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
Sea Grove Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
At Sea Grove Recovery, they believe that healing from substance use disorder is about more than achieving sobriety—it’s about rebuilding a meaningful, fulfillin...
Vanity Wellness Center
Woodland Hills, CA
Vanity Wellness Center treats the mental and physical effects of addiction with proven therapy techniques across detox, residential, and outpatient care. They p...
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides tailored outpatient care that helps clients break free from the weight of mental health challenges and rediscover balance...
First Steps Recovery Juniper Women's Residential
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
First Steps Recovery's Juniper Women's Residential center, in Clovis, California, offers women a path to long-term recovery from substance use. They offer medic...
Newport Academy North Carolina - Male Residential
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s North Carolina location treats teenage boys ages 12-18 in gender-specific homes. They address a wide range of conditions and challenges, inclu...
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Behavioral Health Services
San Diego, CA
Situated in lively San Diego, our hospital offers vital support for individuals grappling with mental health and substance use challenges. We are committed to d...
Mission Connection
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mission Connection extends A Mission for Michael’s compassion-driven, evidence-based clinical program through an online platform and in-person outpatient care....
Newport Academy - Teen OCD Program
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s OCD program treats obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions, including agoraphobia, panic disorders, social anxiety,...
Rock View Recovery Residential
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Rock View Recovery treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges through a root-cause approach. With levels of care that include resi...
Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center
Murrieta, CA
In the scenic area of Murrieta, our center specializes in offering personalized outpatient opioid addiction treatment featuring Medication-Assisted Treatment (M...
The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu
Hayward, CA
The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu helps clients in achieving lasting relief from mental health conditions with care that honors their story, just moments a...
Villa Kali Ma Outpatient Treatment for Women
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Just 1 mile off the freeway in Del Mar, Villa Kali Ma treats women facing trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges through outpatient care, including par...
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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