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
New Directions Sober Living
La Mirada, CA
New Directions Sober Living is a program operated by New Directions Addiction Recovery Services (NDARS), a nonprofit based in Woodstock, Illinois. NDARS’s broad...
Milestones Ranch
Malibu, CA
Milestones Ranch is located on a beautiful 160-acre ranch in Malibu, California and is a premier residential treatment facility for substance abuse and dual dia...
Alpine Recovery
Bishop, CA
Alpine Recovery Services is a licensed chemical dependency treatment facility, providing high-quality and individualized addiction treatment since 1992. Clients...
Raymond J. Lesniak Recovery High School
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength and Hope Recovery High School (ESH) is an alternative high school in New Jersey that serves high school-aged student...
Resolute Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
This treatment facility is an addiction and alcohol rehab center in Massachusetts. It offers tailored treatment programs including day treatment, half day treat...
Sonas Wellness & Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Sonas Recovery is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental...
Serenity Malibu
Malibu, CA
Serenity Malibu provides world-class addiction treatment with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The focus of their program is on helpi...
Magnolia Medical Group Wheat Ridge
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Wheat Ridge, Magnolia Medical Group stands at the forefront of medication-assisted treatment and substance use counseling, embracing a harm-reduction...
Painted Grove Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Painted Grove Recovery is an addiction treatment center located in Louisville, Kentucky that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and CARF. They focus on...
Palm House Residential Treatment and Recovery Services
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
This residential treatment center provides quality care and supportive services to men affected with drugs and alcohol use disorder. The men must be 18 years of...
Reno Tahoe Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Reno Tahoe Recovery is an outpatient clinic in Reno, Nevada providing discreet and personalized medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Their MAT services help cli...
Rize OC
Lake Forest, CA
Rize OC is a Telehealth provider dedicated to offering accessible, individualized addiction and mental health care from home. They focus on long-term sobriety a...
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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