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
Phillips Graduate Institute CalFam Counseling
Encino, CA
Private nonprofit outpatient center for adults and children offering integrated mental health and substance use treatment, therapy, and counseling services.
Pittsfield VA Clinic
Venice, CA
Integrated outpatient center providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for adults, veterans, and military families with trauma-informed...
Plumas County Behavioral Health
Quincy, CA
Located in Quincy, CA, Plumas County Behavioral Health offers tailored treatment for both substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The facility pro...
Portia Bell Hume Behav Health and Training Center/Fremont
Fremont, CA
Integrative outpatient mental health center for adults and adolescents with diverse languages, therapy options, and insurance coverage.
Portia Bell Hume Behav Health and Training Center/Pittsburg
Pittsburg, CA
A private non-profit offering outpatient mental health services for adults with serious mental illness, supported housing, and group therapy.
Positive Steps
Downey, CA
Positive Steps, located in Downey, CA, provides a 24-hour residential treatment program for individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental h...
Primary Childrens Hospital Primary Childrens for Counseling
Oakland, CA
Private nonprofit outpatient mental health facility for children/adolescents, offering therapy, case management, and trauma-focused care with diverse services.
Progress House Progress House Counseling Center
Placerville, CA
Progress House Counseling Center, located in Placerville, CA, is focused on providing comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring menta...
Project Hospitality The Recovery Program
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Project Hospitality's Recovery Program in Cardiff by the Sea, CA, specializes in outpatient substance use treatment, including detoxification services tailored...
Project Ninety A Division of Caminar
Palo Alto, CA
A private outpatient center offering comprehensive substance use treatment with therapy, counseling, case management, and trauma-informed care for adults.
Promesa Behavioral Health
Fresno, CA
Promesa Behavioral Health in Fresno, California, specializes in outpatient substance use treatment aimed at young adults and adolescents. The clinic focuses on...
Providence LCM Medical San Pedro Bridges
CA
Providence LCM Medical San Pedro Bridges, located in California, prioritizes holistic wellness for individuals seeking support. While specific treatment modalit...
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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