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
Castle Craig
Atwater, CA
Castle Craig is a world-renowned residential rehab clinic treating substance addiction, gambling and gaming addiction, and co-occurring conditions like depressi...
The Happier Life Project
Lake Elsinore, CA
The Happier Life Project is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in Lake Elsinore, California, dedicated to supporting individuals and families affecte...
Symetria Recovery Arlington Outpatient
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Symetria Recovery is a nationally distinguished leader in addiction and mental healthcare, providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services combined with...
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
AMFM Mental Health Treatment is an integrative, gender-specific residential mental health treatment provider specializing in primary mental healthcare for a max...
APN Connection Virtual Therapy
San Diego, CA
APN Connection takes All Points North’s renowned treatment services online. Individual and group therapy offer support for clients coming out of residential add...
JA Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
JA Recovery offers personalized support for individuals and families navigating mental health and addiction challenges. Their services include interventions, t...
Life Works - The Cottage
Hayward, CA
The Cottage is an exclusive residential facility set in the Surrey countryside, offering highly confidential, one-to-one treatment for addiction, mental health,...
MedMark Treatment Centers Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
MedMark Treatment Centers, part of BayMark Health Services, delivers evidence-based care for opioid addiction in Sacramento. With a safe and supportive environm...
RehabHER Recovery House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
RehabHER Recovery House helps adult women recover from drug and alcohol addiction in a safe, structured home. They offer sober living support after inpatient tr...
pH Wellness
Riverside, CA
Tucked into the mountain foothills of Riverside, pH Wellness is a family-run detox, residential, and outpatient center for adults with drug addiction, as well a...
Another Chance
Sacramento, CA
Located just off Interstate 20 and Panola Road in Decatur, Another Chance offers home care and day programs for children, adults, and seniors with cognitive, ph...
Saint Johns Program for Real Change
Sacramento, CA
Saint John's Program for Real Change empowers homeless women and their children to overcome drug addiction, trauma, and mental health concerns. Its 18-month res...
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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