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
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Monterey CBOC (116A/MONT)
Marina, CA
Outpatient center offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, including therapy, crisis intervention, and vocational rehabilitation servic...
Valley Star Community Services
San Bernardino, CA
A comprehensive outpatient center for children, adolescents, young adults, and seniors with mental health and substance use disorders.
Valley Star Crisis Residential Treatment Casa Pase
San Bernardino, CA
Valley Star offers comprehensive mental health services including therapy, case management, and vocational rehabilitation for adults and young adults.
Valley Star Desert Hill Center Crisis Residential
Victorville, CA
Private residential and outpatient center specializing in mental health treatment for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder...
Ventura Cnty Behav Hlth SU Servs Alcohol and Drug Programs
Fillmore, CA
Government-funded outpatient center providing comprehensive substance use and mental health services for all ages with sliding fee scale options.
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept North Oxnard Adult Clinic
Oxnard, CA
County mental health facility offering outpatient services for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept Santa Paula Adult Clinic
Santa Paula, CA
Outpatient facility providing court-ordered treatment, intensive case management, and counseling for substance use, mental health, and trauma.
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept Simi Valley Adult Clinic
Simi Valley, CA
Outpatient facility offering integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment, group therapy, and vocational rehabilitation services for adults.
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept Ventura Adult Clinic
Ventura, CA
Outpatient mental health facility providing integrated care for adults with serious mental illness, substance use treatment, and vocational rehabilitation servi...
Villa Center The Villa
Santa Ana, CA
In the heart of Santa Ana, our facility, The Villa, offers a compassionate environment tailored for the local community. We provide integrative residential and...
Waccamaw Mental Health Center Horry County Clinic
Daly City, CA
A mental health center for all ages offering outpatient services, therapy, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment with various funding options.
We Can Recover Counseling Services
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Private counseling center for all ages, offering individual, group, and family therapy with specialized programs for various needs.
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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