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
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
AMFM Mental Health Treatment is an integrative residential mental health treatment provider specializing in primary mental healthcare for adults. This Carlsbad,...
Avalon Malibu
Malibu, CA
Located right on the sunny Pacific coast, Avalon Malibu offers luxury rehab for those struggling with mental disorders and substance abuse, as well as co-occurr...
Community Social Model Advocates Hobie House
Merced, CA
David J. Riordan's Hobie House, located in Merced, California, offers residential treatment for men with substance use concerns. Established in 1991 as part of...
EXIS Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Exis Recovery offers a refuge for adults and adolescents seeking healing from the challenges of addiction, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Located in...
Luna Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Luna Recovery is a family-owned treatment center offering residential care, Day Treatments (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), recovery coaching, and fa...
OBIC Clinic
San Francisco, CA
The Office-Based Integrated Care (OBIC) program is a behavioral health service operated by the Department of Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine (DSAAM) with...
Zion Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Zion Recovery knows first hand that pain and suffering that comes from depression and addiction, founded by Robert Beatty, who has personal knowledge of the pai...
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Pacific Place
San Diego, CA
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been providing comprehensive care for mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders since 1997, treating individuals...
Fred Brown's Recovery Services Outpatient
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located near the I-110 Harbor Freeway in San Pedro, Fred Brown Recovery Services offers an intensive outpatient program for adults facing substance use challeng...
Maxwell Recovery Services
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Maxwell Recovery Services stands as a premier concierge, comprehensive behavioral health, intervention, and consulting company. Based in Colorado, the firm offe...
Neuro Wellness Spa Fresno
Fresno, CA
Neuro Wellness Spa Fresno specializes in virtual treatment for a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, stress, a...
CALDA Clinic
Venice, CA
The CALDA Clinic, located in Zurich, Switzerland, offers private mental health care for individuals facing depression, trauma, or substance abuse. Designed for...
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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