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
Silvermist Recovery for Women
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Silvermist Recovery's Poconos facility is a specialized residential treatment center dedicated to adult women facing mental health challenges. Nestled in the se...
Skyway House
Chico, CA
Skyway House, established in 1993 and located in Chico, California, is a comprehensive provider of drug and alcohol treatment services. Their mission is to trea...
SoCal Empowered Mission Viejo
CA
Located in a residential area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, just off Los Alisos Boulevard and Brussels Avenue, the center serves young adults ages 18–25 to s...
South Shores Detox
Dana Point, CA
South Shores Detox & Recovery is a Joint Commission‑ and DHCS‑accredited residential treatment provider located in Dana Point, California. The center emphasizes...
Summers House - Gambit Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Summers House, part of Gambit Recovery, is a premier sober living residence in Chandler, Arizona, offering an upscale and structured environment for men in reco...
The Best Treatment - California
Los Angeles, CA
The Best Treatment is a private addiction rehabilitation center located in North Hollywood, California. As a premier dual-diagnosis facility, it aims to deliver...
The Practice OC
Laguna Niguel, CA
The Practice OC is a specialized residential treatment center located in Laguna Niguel, California, dedicated exclusively to physicians facing challenges such a...
Altus Rehab & Wellness Center
Encino, CA
Nestled in the heart of Encino, CA, Altus Rehab & Wellness Center specializes in non-medical detox and customized residential treatment for those facing addicti...
Oro House Recovery
Malibu, CA
Oro House Recovery treats drug and alcohol addiction through detox, residential, and outpatient care, all grounded in their Compassionate Care Model®—a non-12-S...
Ripple Ranch Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set on a serene Texas estate, Ripple Ranch offers detox, residential, and intensive outpatient care for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Thro...
AKUA Mind Body - Detox Addiction Treatment San Diego
Newport Beach, CA
Full-service treatment center AKUA Mind Body of Mission Hills provides a variety of "east meets west" treatment approaches. One of their facilities, located in...
AppleGate Recovery Mt. Carmel
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located on Pennsylvania Route 61 in Mt. Carmel, this outpatient clinic helps adults address opioid and alcohol use disorders. AppleGate Recovery Monroeville del...
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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