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
Insight Recovery School
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Insight Recovery School, part of White Bear Lake Area Learning Center, admits high students in grades 10 to 12 who have completed detox. Their learning environm...
Northeast Health Services - Attleboro
San Mateo, CA
Northeast Health Services in Attleboro, MA offers comprehensive outpatient mental health care services. Located in the Bronson Building on North Main Street, th...
Polaris Teen Center
Oakland, CA
The Polaris Teen Center aims to provide adolescents with a safe haven for recovery. They believe that teen mental health issues can be caused by a variety of fa...
Beaches Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Beaches Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis addiction treatment for men, women, and young adults using a holistic approach. Beaches Recovery provides a full...
Focus on Recovery Uganda
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
In Kampala, Uganda, Focus on Recovery Uganda is a nonprofit organization providing addiction treatment and education services since 2015. Their range of service...
Soledad House
San Diego, CA
Located in sunny San Diego, Soledad House provides high-quality substance abuse treatment tailored specifically to women. They offer comprehensive substance abu...
The Gooden Center
Pasadena, CA
Established in 1962, the Gooden Center has numerous years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Mental health treatment at the Gooden C...
Vantage Point
Thousand Oaks, CA
Vantage Point is a premier behavioral health and trauma healing center that specializes in depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, phobias...
Sirona Recovery United House West Bend
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Housed in the Washington County Public Agency Center, Sirona Recovery’s Peer Support services offer support for individuals with substance use concerns, led by...
Casa Palmera
Del Mar, CA
Just a 10 minute drive from the beach, Casa Palmera is a treatment center that works to help those struggling with substance abuse disorder and co-occurring dis...
FOY Wellness and Recovery
Agoura Hills, CA
FOY Wellness and Recovery is an outpatient mental health and addiction recovery program in Agoura Hills, California. They treat substance abuse, mood disorders,...
New Life Bali
Ukiah, CA
Housed at the gorgeous Legian Seminyak hotel, New Life Bali offers bespoke treatment and aftercare for substance, executive burnout, anxiety, depression, proces...
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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