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
Luna Recovery for Women
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Luna Recovery offers a safe, women-only environment where clients can heal from both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The center is designe...
Monarch Recovery
Sacramento, CA
Monarch Recovery is a women-only addiction and mental health recovery center offering a safe, nurturing environment where women reclaim control of their lives....
Muskoka Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Toronto Starinvestigated the services at Muskoka Recovery for being questionable and potentially dangerous. Muskoka Recovery program offers a comprehensive clie...
New Life Marbella
Ukiah, CA
New Life Marbella is a unique program that offers bespoke treatment and aftercare for addiction, executive burnout, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, proce...
Northbound Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA
Northbound Treatment in Garden Grove offers transformational and compassionate care for substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges like anxiety and...
Pacific Breeze Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Pacific Breeze Recovery treats alcohol and drug addictions alongside co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder....
Rio Vista
Rio Vista, CA
Located in El Paso, Texas, Rio Vista Behavioral Health offers a safe and structured setting for adults and adolescents ages 11-17 navigating mental health and c...
The Creed of Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Integrative outpatient care with trauma-informed approach for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, offering various therapies and support.
The Retreat South Coast
Santa Ana, CA
The Retreat South Coast is a premier addiction treatment center located in Santa Ana, California. Founded by a team of healthcare professionals with over 30 yea...
Therapeutic Wellness Services - East Side
Santa Rosa, CA
Conveniently located near Route 40 in Baltimore, Therapeutic Wellness Services helps youth and adults facing serious mental health and substance use challenges....
Toomey Recovery Housing
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Toomey Recovery Housing provides structured and supportive housing for individuals moving from treatment into independent living. Residents stay in fully furnis...
Tradition One
San Diego, CA
Founded in 1971, this provider offers residential treatment for adult men navigating alcohol and drug addiction, including those with co-occurring disorders. Th...
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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