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
Compassion Recovery Centers
Laguna Hills, CA
Compassion Recovery Center is a mental health and substance abuse treatment center located in the beautiful Laguna Hills, California. Compassion Recovery offers...
Jewel City Treatment Center
Glendale, CA
Jewel City Treatment Center aims to provide not just services, but answers. Their outpatient treatment programs help individuals find long-term sobriety while a...
Lightfully San Jose
San Jose, CA
Lightfully San Jose is a mental health treatment program for adults with mental health challenges. Their levels of care include a partial hospitalization progra...
Two Chairs San Jose
San Jose, CA
Opened in 2017, Two Chairs San Jose is a modern therapy practice offering both in person and virtual care. They treat a variety of mental health concerns with a...
Gaudenzia Recovery Campus at Park Heights
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located in downtown Baltimore, Gaudenzia’s Recovery Campus at Park Heights is a crisis, outpatient and residential facility offering services for children and a...
All American Detox
Woodland Hills, CA
All American Detox is a 6-bed facility in Woodland Hills, California committed to providing evidence-based treatment for those struggling with substance use dis...
By the Sea Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
By the Sea Recovery is a men's only sober living home in California known f or its unique sober living environment. By the Sea Recovery has been featured multip...
Clearview Clinic
Venice, CA
Clearview Clinic is a private dual diagnosis drug and alcohol retreat, offering treatment for adolescents and adults in a tropical, lush setting. They offer med...
Ocean Recovery Centre
Newport Beach, CA
Ocean Recovery is a drug and alcohol treatment center operated by Step One Recovery, a company dedicated to providing a collection of excellent treatment and re...
Bakersfield Recovery Services - Jason's Retreat
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Bakersfield Recovery Services provides comprehensive addiction treatment throughout several gender-specific residential locations and outpatient programs. Jason...
Mercui Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Mercui Recovery provides a broad range of leading edge psychotherapeutic methods with an integrated approach to treatment. The Mercui Recovery team is confident...
Passages Malibu
Malibu, CA
For over 20 years, Passages Malibu has been a predominant rehabilitation facility. It was founded by Chris and Pax Prentiss, a father and son duo. Chris Prentis...
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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