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
Last Door Recovery Centre
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Last Door Recovery Centreoffers comprehensive addiction treatment services for males aged 14 and older, with separate programmes for teens and adults over age 1...
Pines Recovery Life
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Pines Recovery Life is an addiction treatment center located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Their medical team is comprised of doctors, therapists, and addiction s...
Recovery First Outpatient Treatment Center
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery First Treatment Center in Hollywood, Florida, provides outpatient programs for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring men...
Serenity Path Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set in northeast Los Angeles, Serenity Path Recovery offers personalized treatment plans for substance use that combines medical support, proven therapies, like...
Shoreline Recovery - Branford II
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Nestled in the scenic coastal town of Cardiff by the Sea, Shoreline Recovery offers a dedicated women's recovery home tailored to the needs of our vibrant commu...
Woodhaven Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Woodhaven Recovery is designed for adolescent extended care. They focus on helping teen boys overcome substance use disorders by offering a comprehensive treatm...
Carroll Institute Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Center
Downey, CA
The Carroll Institute offers professional counseling and treatment for a range of behavioral health concerns. They provide individual counseling for adults faci...
Coastal Detox
San Diego, CA
Healing at Coastal Detox begins with compassionate care and unmatched comfort. Specializing in both 14-day residential and longer-term outpatient detox, their t...
Northwoods Haven Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Featured in CBS news for removing barriers to treatment, Northwoods Haven offers practical, compassionate care for people navigating substance use and co-occurr...
Seven Arrows Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Seven Arrows Recovery treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with a unique holistic approach. They use a personalized blend of evidence-base...
Shore Point Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located just over an hour south of Boston, near the gateway to Cape Cod, Shore Point Recovery delivers medically supervised detox and residential addiction trea...
The Orchid Recovery Thailand
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Orchid Recovery provides personalised recovery programs for substance use, mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as process add...
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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