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
Ocean Recovery
Newport Beach, CA
Since 2002, Ocean Recovery has been treating addiction, co-occurring disorders, and eating disorders with gender-specific treatment plans. They have a 1-to-1 ra...
Urban Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Urban Recovery Center provides patients with substance use disorders with the highest caliber medical care and evidence-based therapy. The rooftop lounge at...
Wavelengths Sonoma
CA
Wavelengths Sonoma, also known as The Mill, was opened in 2020 in Petaluma, California, the founder Warren Boyd’s hometown. This location serves Sonoma County,...
Wolf Creek Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Wolf Creek Recovery provides outpatient care for those struggling with addiction, grief, trauma, mood disorders and other co-occurring conditions. What makes Wo...
Women's Recovery Association - Elms House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
HealthRIGHT360 operates over 50 programs in 11 California counties, providing comprehensive treatment services for a diverse range of individuals and families s...
New Directions Mental Health Greensburg
La Mirada, CA
Set in the Greensburg Business District, New Directions Mental Health Greensburg treats children, adolescents, and adults with these conditions: anxiety, depres...
Still Waters Recovery and Wellness
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
. With an emphasis on virtual care options, Still Waters Recovery and Wellness offers online substance use evaluations, web-based therapy, and internet group me...
Cast Centers of West Hollywood
CA
CAST Centers in West Hollywood is an integrated and comprehensive resource center for anyone who is going through hard times. This includes substance abuse prob...
Eden Recovery Centre
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Eden Recovery Center offers residential addiction treatment and medical or non medical detox services in a tranquil, home-like environment. Eden Recovery provid...
Mandometer Clinic
Venice, CA
Mandometer is a unique clinic in Sweden that has successfully treated patients struggling with eating disorders using their researched backed device called the...
Recovery at the Crossroads
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery at the Crossroads is a premier, trauma-informed outpatient facility located in South New Jersey. They provide partial hospitalization (PHP), an intensi...
The Lakes Treatment Center
Copperopolis, CA
Located on Lake Tulloch in Northern California, The Lakes Treatment Center treats substance misuse and co-occurring disorders. Their mission is to offer clients...
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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