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
HealthRIGHT 360 San Mateo Clinic
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...
Redemption Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located in Ontario, Ohio, Redemption Recovery is an outpatient center treating drug addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer 3 levels of...
Crestwood Center at Napa Valley
Angwin, CA
Crestwood Center at Napa Valley is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) that helps adults with serious mental health needs. Part of the Crestwood Behavi...
Casa Aztlan
San Bruno, CA
Casa Aztlan, a men only residential program operated by the Latino Commission, is a bilingual addiction treatment program in Belmont, California. For over 30 ye...
CATCH Recovery Dublin
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
CATCH Recovery Dublin, near Merrion Square Park, provides both online and in-person outpatient services for substance and process addictions (sex, gambling, gam...
Brite Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Brite Recovery is a dedicated mental health center located in Newport Beach, California, specializing in personalized care for women. Founded by individuals who...
Magnolia Women's Recovery Programs
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Magnolia Recovery is a residential treatment program located in Alameda County, California, specifically designed for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as...
Rebel Care
Los Angeles, CA
This treatment center offers a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adolescent girls who struggle with mental health conditions. The program is design...
WestCare California
Bakersfield, CA
WestCare California offers a wide range of health and human services, focusing on substance abuse treatment, mental health support, and housing services. They p...
Recovery Now - Louisville
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Now Services is a substance use and behavioral health care provider based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their team offers structured care through outpatient...
Recovery Ways Idaho
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Ways Idaho is a full service outpatient program offering quality care focused on behavioral health. Their diverse team of providers cover a wide range...
Teen Challenge - Sunnybrae
Oakland, CA
This program is designed specifically for men with drug or alcohol addiction. The program is broken up into four parts throughout the course of 12-18 months: sp...
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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