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
Recovery Now - Mayfield
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Now is a substance use and behavioral health care provider based in Mayville, Kentucky. Their team offers structured care through outpatient and telehe...
County of Santa Clara Las Plumas Behavioral Health Center
San Jose, CA
The County of Santa Clara Las Plumas Behavioral Health Clinic provides outpatient services for children, teens, and young adults. KidConnections supports childr...
The Addiction Clinic
Venice, CA
The Addiction Clinic is a specialist treatment provider in New Zealand focusing solely on alcohol addiction. Operating both in-person and via telehealth, the Cl...
North Coast Substance Abuse Council Crossroads - Women's Facility
Eureka, CA
North Coast Substance Abuse Council’s Crossroads Women’s Facility offers residential treatment for adults struggling with substance use. Licensed by the state a...
Arlington Center for Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Arlington Center for Recovery has specialized in treating substance abuse and addiction, providing private outpatient treatment, since 1996. They offer a client...
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Burlingame, CA
Opened in 1851, Edgewood Center for Children and Families is a well-established nonprofit in San Francisco, California offering stabilization and therapeutic se...
Bakersfield Recovery Services - Capistrano Community
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Bakersfield Recovery Services provides comprehensive addiction treatment throughout several gender-specific residential locations and outpatient programs. Capis...
HealthRIGHT 360 START
San Francisco, CA
HealthRIGHT 360 operates over 50 programs in 11 California counties, providing comprehensive treatment services for a diverse range of individuals and families...
California Mental Health Connection
Baldwin Park, CA
California Mental Health Connection offers no-cost mental health services to community members in need who have little or no income. Their treatment services in...
Riverside Latino Commission Bea's Detox
Coachella, CA
Located near the intersection of Van Buren Street and Avenue 50, Bea's Detox for Men offers medically-monitored detox services for men with substance use concer...
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services Walnut Creek
CA
This treatment center offers in person and virtual comprehensive psychiatric services for people of all ages. They offer a range of services and treatments to a...
Progress Foundation Carroll House
San Francisco, CA
Progress Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that has been serving the community since 1969. They provide an array of mental health services, focused on helping...
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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