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
Recovery Ways - Brunswick Place
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Ways Brunswick Place supports adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring disorders. The team provides detox, residen...
SHAWL Women's House
CA
SHAWL (Support for Harbor Area Women’s Lives) is a non-profit residential center located in San Pedro, California. It offers a 4-month structured program for ad...
AppleGate Recovery Monroeville
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located on Northern Pike Street and near Gateway High School in Monroeville, outpatient clinic treats adults with opioid addiction, alcohol dependence, and chro...
BHG Medical Services Knoxville
San Francisco, CA
In the bustling city of San Francisco, California, Behavioral Health Group (BHG) serves as a vital ally in outpatient addiction treatment. As a leader in the fi...
CRF Vista Balboa Crisis Center
San Diego, CA
Vista Balboa Crisis Center, located near San Diego's Balboa Park, is a Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program offering a voluntary, home-like al...
Pacific Clinics Lucerne Valley
Lynwood, CA
Pacific Clinics treats adults, adolescents, children 10+ throughout California who seek help for mental health disorders, as well as eating disorders, insomnia,...
Vista Del Mar Hospital
Ventura, CA
Vista del Mar Hospital, located in Ventura, California, is a dedicated behavioral health facility committed to delivering quality care to clients of all ages. T...
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
Nestled in the serene coastal community of Capistrano Beach, AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides an integrative, gender-specific residential setting for menta...
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
A Mission for Michael (AMFM) is an integrative, gender-specific residential mental health treatment provider specializing in primary mental healthcare for a max...
Artsy Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Artsy Recovery Coaching specializes in providing personalized recovery coaching for individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. The cent...
Bridges to Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Bridges to Recovery has 2 spacious residences in Los Angeles. They specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, personality disor...
Cliffside Malibu
Malibu, CA
Cliffside Malibu treats addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in a safe and luxurious environment. They’ve adopted a unique treatment model, called...
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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