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
Newport Academy Fairfax
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s Fairfax outpatient center welcomes teens ages 12-18 who need therapeutic support for depression, anxiety, and difficult social functioning. Th...
Newport Academy Washington State
Orange, CA
Founded in 1996, Gray Wolf Ranch recently joined the Newport Academy family and is an evidence-based mental health treatment facility for young men. Gray Wolf R...
Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
OCARTA (Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families aff...
Arista Recovery Overland Park
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Arista Recovery at Overland Park, Kansas offers a bridge to a gap in outpatient care for substance use disorders in the area. They have a synergistic recovery p...
Champions Recovery Alternative Program
Hanford, CA
Champions Recovery Alternative Program serves youth and adults in Kings and Tulare Counties facing substance use, mental health challenges, and homelessness. Th...
Community Human Services Genesis House
Seaside, CA
Genesis House provides 24/7 residential substance use treatment for adults 18 and older in a structured, gender-specific setting. With 28 beds for co-ed groups...
Enlightened Recovery Pennsylvania
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Enlightened Recovery Pennsylvania, set in the northwest Philly suburbs, offers a holistic approach to addiction treatment while still including 12-Step programm...
No Matter What Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set in Los Angeles, No Matter What Recovery provides addiction and mental health treatment. They offer sober living homes, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs),...
Rawhide Youth Services New London
Placerville, CA
Rawhide Youth Services New London campus helps young men struggling with behavioral, mental, and emotional health, including ADHD, depression, and substance abu...
Restore Health and Wellness Center
Canoga Park, CA
Restore Health and Wellness Center, located in Southern California, provides comprehensive addiction treatment in a serene, luxury setting accredited by the Joi...
Start Up Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
At Start Up Recovery and Wellness, each client’s recovery is approached with the same vigor the founders brought to launching startups and turning around compan...
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys
Oakland, CA
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch offers a holistic and Christ-centered residential program for boys aged 14-17, designed to address a wide range of challenges. Co...
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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