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
Northland Recovery Main Center
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Northland Recovery Main Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota offers a full continuum of services for individuals, couples, and families dealing with substance use...
Guardian Recovery - Adolescent Montville
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Offering detox and residential treatment for those aged 13 to 17, Guardian Recovery -Montville Adolescent Center offers an intimate, boutique-style program with...
Indiana Center for Recovery Mishawaka
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Named one of America’s Best Treatment Centers for 4 consecutive years (2021–2024), Indiana Center for Recovery in Mishawaka offers a compassionate, structured r...
Ocean Ridge Treatment and Recovery
San Clemente, CA
Ocean Ridge Treatment and Recovery helps clients escape the spiral of addiction and find solace through detox and 30-45-day residential care. Their highly train...
The Grove Recovery Community
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Whether a client needs to stop everything to focus on recovery or they need treatment that can work with their schedule, The Grove Recovery Community offers a w...
Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Calabasas
La Mesa, CA
Evolve provides adolescent-specific treatment for teens with addiction, acute mental health concerns, and co-occurring conditions. Their Calabasas location prov...
Lost Angels Treatment Center
Los Angeles, CA
In the heart of Sherman Oaks, Lost Angels Treatment Center blends high-end living with whole-person wellness amid peaceful views and discreet surroundings, wher...
First Steps Recovery Cypress Men's Detox
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
First Steps Recovery's Cypress Men's Detox center offers medically supervised detox with an on-site physician and round-the-clock nursing care to help men safel...
Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
San Francisco, CA
Part of the psychiatry department at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute provides residential, day, and int...
Nancy Hanna House at New Directions Cleveland
La Mirada, CA
The Nancy Hanna House offers gender-specific residential treatment for adolescent girls and young women facing substance use and mental health challenges. As pa...
Evolve Teen Treatment - Mount Helix
La Mesa, CA
At Evolve Mount Helix, teens ages 12–17 find a place to be understood and supported while working through mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges...
Indiana Center for Recovery Bedford
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Named one of America’s Best Treatment Centers for 4 consecutive years (2021–2024), Indiana Center for Recovery in Bedford delivers compassionate, innovative out...
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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