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
AppleGate Recovery Monroe
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set in the Midtown neighborhood, AppleGate Recovery Monroe provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking freedom from opioid addiction. The...
Asana Recovery
Costa Mesa, CA
Asana Recovery treats addiction and dual diagnoses throughout Orange County. They offer outpatient services including day treatment, intensive outpatient, and g...
Aurora Recovery Centre
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located an hour north of Winnipeg on 25 scenic lakeside acres, Aurora Recovery Centre delivers full-service care for addiction and co-occurring mental health co...
BAART Programs Sun Valley
Sun Valley, CA
In the scenic Sun Valley, BAART Programs stand ready to assist through counseling and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), merging FDA-approved medications like...
Camino Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Camino Recovery, located near Málaga on Spain’s southern coast, empowers clients with substance use, behavioural, and mental health challenges to improve their...
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) Detox
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) helps individuals and families overcome addiction. They offer prevention services, detox, residential treatment, and...
Creekside Recovery Residences
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Creekside Recovery provides upscale, private sober living apartments for men and women participating in their treatment program. Designed specifically for profe...
Crestview Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Crestview Recovery Center specializes in returning hope to the hopeless. They treat addiction and mental health conditions throughout multiple levels of care, i...
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Vista
San Diego, CA
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been providing comprehensive care for mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders since 1997, treating individuals...
Eudaimonia Recovery Homes Houston
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Eudaimonia Recovery Homes in Houston offers affordable, structured sober living for men where they can receive support as they are integrating back into the com...
Foundations San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Foundations San Francisco offers intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and day treatment for addiction and mental health. Their abstinence-based program treats d...
Ikon Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Ikon Recovery Center, located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is an outpatient facility dedicated to providing treatment for individuals with substance use and co-...
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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