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
AppleGate Recovery Indianapolis
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
AppleGate Recovery Indianapolis offers targeted care for those struggling with opioid addiction. Conveniently located near Castleton Square Mall, the facility s...
Hope is Alive Recovery Homes - Texas
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Hope is Alive (HIA) Ministries provides a Christ-centered approach to substance use treatment. The ministry began with founder Lance Lang's recovery from addict...
McShin Recovery Resource Foundation
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The McShin Foundation, established in 2004, is a leading non-profit Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in Richmond, Virginia. Dedicated to supporting i...
New Existence Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
New Existence Recovery, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a Joint Commission-accredited organization specializing in the treatment of drug and alcohol use....
Rainbow Hill Recovery
Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Hill Recovery is an LGBTQ+ family owned and operated program in Los Angeles, California. They serve LGBTQ+ clients (of all genders) exclusively and thei...
Release Recovery Manhattan Women's Transitional Living
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Release Recovery offers personalized treatment and transitional living services to individuals and their families affected by substance use and mental health di...
Ten16 Recovery Network Eastman House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Eastman House, nestled in the heart of Midland, has served men in recovery since 2013. Once a residential treatment center, it now offers sober living for up to...
Pacific Beach Health
CA
Pacific Beach Health, a coastal mental health treatment center located in Pacific Beach, California provides comprehensive outpatient programs designed to suppo...
Vanity Detox
Reseda, CA
Located in a Los Angeles neighborhood, Vanity Detox Center offers hope for those seeking freedom from addiction. They blend medical care with the comforts of a...
Bright Paths Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Bright Paths Recovery treatment program in Northridge, California offers a source of hope and path to long-term recovery through detox, residential treatment, a...
Carrara Treatment Los Angeles II
Los Angeles, CA
Carrara Treatment, located in Hollywood Hills, is an upscale addiction treatment center offering personalized care in a luxury setting. Their 30-90 day programs...
Charles River Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Charles River Recovery provides detox, clinical stabilization services, and residential treatment for clients with addiction and dual-diagnoses. Their multidisc...
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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