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
Guardian Recovery - Dallas Addiction Center
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Featuring highly tailored treatment plans and whole-person healing, Dallas Addiction Center offers medical detox and short-term residential treatment that help...
Healing Pines Recovery for Men
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Healing Pines Recovery provides residential treatment for men on a 40-acre ranch. They welcome a small group of men at a time for highly personalized care. Heal...
Sacramento Comprehensive Treatment Center
Sacramento, CA
In the heart of Sacramento, we offer personalized outpatient opioid addiction treatment using Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with choices including methado...
First Steps Recovery Sequoia Men's Detox
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Test change First Steps Recovery provides high-quality, individualized drug and alcohol treatment in Fresno County, California. Their Sequoia Men's Detox center...
Mission Prep Teen Treatment
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Located in beautiful San Juan Capistrano, Mission Prep Teen Treatment is dedicated to fostering mental health resilience among local adolescents. Our facility p...
Align Adolescent Recovery for Boys
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Align helps teenage boys in grades 9-12 who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, substance use addiction, difficu...
California Detox
San Juan Capistrano, CA
California Detox and Treatment offers supervised medical detox & inpatient treatment for addiction recovery, and partners with local programs to provide outpati...
Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Center
Escondido, CA
In Escondido, our treatment center focuses on providing personalized outpatient care for individuals dealing with opioid addiction. We offer Medication-Assisted...
Mission Prep Teen Treatment
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mission Prep stands as a sanctuary of healing, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Waterford. A versatile mental health oasis offering residential, outpatie...
Newport Academy North Carolina - Female Residential
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s North Carolina locations treat teens 12-18 in gender specific homes. They strive to treat teens as a whole, addressing their mind, body, and s...
Oceanside Comprehensive Treatment Center
Oceanside, CA
Located in beautiful Oceanside, we are dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction. Our facility provides personalized outpatient opioid addiction treat...
San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center
San Diego, CA
In sunny San Diego, we are proud to offer personalized outpatient opioid addiction treatment that caters to our community's diverse needs. Our Medication-Assist...
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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