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
Simple Path Rehab
Pomona, CA
Simple Path Rehab is an outpatient center located in Pomona, California, offering well-rounded care for clients with substance use and mental health conditions....
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare
Bakersfield, CA
Specializing in short-term, personalized psychiatric care for adults experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis using a blend of evidence-based method...
Brightside Recovery Tinley Park
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Brightside Recovery offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP) as well as virtual treatment for adults struggling with addiction. Brightside initially started i...
R&R Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set in Huntington Beach, California, R&R Recovery takes a holistic approach to the treatment of addiction. Recognizing that treatment is not a one-size-fits-all...
Spencer Recovery Centers
Laguna Beach, CA
Nestled in the hills of Laguna Beach, California lies Spencer Recovery, a residential treatment center that offers a personalized, holistic approach to addictio...
Forward Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Forward Recovery treats adults of all ages struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Forward offers a full continuum of care includin...
Lion's Gate Recovery Parowan
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Lions Gate Recovery offers a distinctive rehabilitation experience located in Southern, Utah. They provide a wide range of programs aimed at treating drug and a...
Pure Recovery California
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Pure Recovery specializes in advanced neuroscience and holistic approaches to treatment. They treat men and women who are struggling with alcohol addiction, dru...
Rancho Milagro Recovery
Temecula, CA
Surrounded by 60 acres of California wilderness, Rancho Milagro Recovery offers personalized addiction and mental health care. They offer detox, inpatient, and...
Right Choice Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Opened in 2022, Right Choice Recovery provides a holistic and evidence-based approach to addiction treatment. They offer 3 levels of care: a partial hospitaliza...
The Recovery Grounds
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Recovery Grounds is a residential treatment center located in a serene environment in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Individuals can experience luxury vacational reha...
iRecover Alberta
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
iRecover Addiction Center is a CARF accredited, abstinence-based drug and alcohol treatment program with locations in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. iRec...
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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