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
Roger Ray Bird Recovery Coaching
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Roger Ray Bird is dedicated to empowering individuals through authentic, experienced-based recovery insights and motivational guidance. Drawing from his own jou...
Sierra Vista Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Located in Sacramento, this hospital delivers 24/7 inpatient care for adults and adolescents experiencing mental illness, addiction, or both. Programs include a...
South Shores Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
South Shores Recovery is an addiction treatment center located in Southern California, dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care in a supportive...
Teen Challenge Kansas City Girls Academy
Oakland, CA
Kansas City Girls Academy is a Christian boarding school on the Missouri side of the state border for girls ages 12-17 with behavioral concerns, including subst...
The Garden Recovery and Wellness
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Just ten minutes from Center City Philadelphia, this outpatient center supports adults and families facing substance use and emotional health challenges. It off...
Tree House Recovery PDX for Men
Costa Mesa, CA
Tree House Recovery PDX helps treat men who are struggling with addictions such as alcohol and drugs as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. Tree House...
Wildflower Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Wildflower Recovery is a women's sober living community dedicated to providing a holistic approach to recovery. Located in Austin, Texas the center emphasizes n...
Windward Way Recovery Newport Beach
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Windward Way Recovery is an accredited addiction treatment center based in Newport Beach, California. They were founded in 2008 and provide a continuum of care...
Woodglen Recovery Junction Daylight Again
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Woodglen Recovery Junction, Inc. is a nonprofit residential treatment center located in Fullerton, California, dedicated to supporting adults struggling with su...
pH Wellness
Riverside, CA
pH Wellness is a luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation center located in Riverside, California. Their team includes master’s and Ph.D.-level clinicians and add...
Enlightened Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Enlightened Recovery provides a place where healing for mental health and addiction begins withcompassion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to each perso...
Purple Mountain Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Purple Mountain Recovery Inc., located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community in...
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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