Find Treatment Centers in California
3,031 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 7,385 annual opioid deaths. Help is available — and it works.
Quick answer: California has 3,031 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 30.4/100k (#28 nationally, below the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in California
3,029 facilities found
Pax House Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Pax House Recovery provides an intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) for drug and alcohol addiction near Los Angeles, California. Clients can stay on-sit...
Practical Recovery
La Jolla, CA
Since 1985, Practical Recovery has been treating clients at their beautiful facility located in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hovarth, the founder and owner of Prac...
Robin Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located in Whitehall, just east of Columbus, Robin Recovery offers outpatient detox and substance use treatment to clients throughout the Columbus metro area, a...
Stages of Recovery Lubbock
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Stages of Recovery is an outpatient treatment facility specializing in the treatment of alcohol addiction and substance misuse disorder. They offer a full conti...
The Way Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Way Recovery provides medical detox, residential treatment, and a sober living option for those struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. The program is 28 da...
Cambridge Recovery Estates
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Cambridge Recovery Estates provides a luxury home-like atmosphere for men to practice sober living from drug and alcohol addiction. On-site, men learn life skil...
Lightfully San Jose Teen Outpatient
San Jose, CA
Lightfully San Jose Teen Outpatient is a mental health treatment program for adolescents ages 12-17 with mental health challenges. Their levels of care include...
Shoreline Recovery Center San Diego
Encinitas, CA
Located in San Diego, Shoreline Recovery Center offers outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns in a coastal setting. Trea...
Waterfront Recovery Services
Eureka, CA
Located in Eureka, California, Waterfront Recovery Services offers evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to substance use disorder treatment. They offer...
Avenues Recovery at Baton Rouge
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Avenues Recovery at Baton Rouge is a client-centric treatment program that focuses on providing personalized care for each patient. They offer customizable medi...
Hathaway Recovery
Claremont, CA
Hathaway Recovery is a residential center for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. They provide a combination of drug, alcohol, psychiatric, and psycholo...
Laguna View Detox
Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna View Detox offers luxury, home-style addiction treatment and detox therapy for men and women. Laguna View Detox provides medication-assisted detoxificati...
Addiction Treatment in California: What You Need to Know
California has 3,031 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 38,965,000. That's approximately 7.8 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 30.4 per 100,000 is below the national average of 33.1 — ranking #28 nationally. With 7,385 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in California
California has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in California
California reports 7,385 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 30.4/100k (below the 33.1 national average by 8%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 8.2% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). California has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in California, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in California
Treatment facilities in California are concentrated in urban areas, with Los Angeles leading with 126 centers, followed by San Diego (82) and San Francisco (64). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full California directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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