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
Brain Balance Center of Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
The Brain Balance Center in Encinitas, California, offers a non-medical program for children and adults to improve focus, behavior, social skills, academic perf...
Kansas City Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Kansas City Recovery (KCR) was founded by Angela Pugh, who after her own journey with alcoholism, became sober and dedicated her life to helping others seek rec...
Ken Starr MD Wellness Group
Arroyo Grande, CA
Ken Starr MD Wellness Group in Arroyo Grande, California, is an innovative addiction treatment and wellness center specializing in medical detox, intensive outp...
Neurish Wellness
Newport Beach, CA
Neurish Wellness stands out in the mental health field due to its holistic and innovative approach, which emphasizes long-term quality of life improvements and...
New England Medical Group Milford Aviv
Los Angeles, CA
Aviv at New England Medical Group (NEMG) Milford offers outpatient treatment for teens with mental health concerns. Their mission focuses on destigmatizing ment...
Prospect Hill Recovery and Wellness
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Prospect Hill Recovery provides all-inclusive care for primary mental health, addiction, and co-occurring conditions, including complex and hard-to-treat cases....
RS Recovery Services
Claremont, CA
RS Recovery Services, based in Claremont, California, provides support for adults, couples, and families looking to work through challenges and improve their ov...
Shoreline Recovery - Branford I
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Situated in the beautiful Cardiff by the Sea, Shoreline Recovery proudly presents a women's sober living house designed with our local community in mind. This i...
Shoreline Recovery - East Haven
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Shoreline Recovery is a sober living organization offering a men's recovery house in East Haven, Connecticut. This spacious residence is situated within walking...
Teen Challenge Pine Mountain Boys Academy
Oakland, CA
Teen Challenge's Pine Mountain Boys Academy (formerly called Prayer Mountain Boys Academy) is a Christian-centered boarding school in central Georgia dedicated...
The Recovery Academy Men's Transitional Living
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Recovery Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota offers structured sober living for men with substance use disorders. Since 2017, they have provided a supportive env...
ARC Yellow Banks Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Yellow Banks Recovery is a women-only detox and residential center located in Owensboro, Kentucky, that treats substance use disorders. Its holistic program off...
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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