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
Rancho San Antonio Boys Home
Chatsworth, CA
Rancho San Antonio's Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) is a trauma-informed initiative designed to support court-referred male youth aged 13 to...
Recovery Coaching Services
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Coaching Services, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, provides peer-to-peer support and coaching for individuals and families navigating substance use rec...
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery-Rochelle
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Rochelle, with its strong community ties, is home to Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery (SVVOR), a peer-led nonprofit Recovery Community Organization (RCO) focused...
Three Bridges Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Three Bridges Recovery, based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, specializes in supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Their services incl...
Center for Discovery Torrance
Torrance, CA
Center for Discovery Torrance provides day treatment and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for clients of all genders, ages 10 and up, serving individuals thr...
New Day Wellness and Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
New Day Wellness & Recovery Center, located in Aberdeen, Maryland, is a peer-led nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families navigating substance...
SPIRITT Family Services
South El Monte, CA
In the heart of South El Monte, SPIRITT Family Services, which stands for Skills for Prevention, Intervention, Recovery, Individual Treatment, and Training, is...
Young People In Recovery-Orange County
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Young People in Recovery (YPR) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults, ages 18-24, in achieving long-term recovery from subst...
New Directions Mental Health - Robinson
La Mirada, CA
New Directions Mental Health's clinic offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, including individual and group therapy, psychiatry, and medication...
BAART Programs Southeast Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Nestled in the vibrant community of Southeast Los Angeles, BAART Programs are committed to providing effective counseling and medication-assisted treatment (MAT...
Miami Recovery Project
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Miami Recovery Project (MRP) is a nonprofit organization in Miami, Florida, dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journeys from substance use an...
Nystrom & Associates Cottage Grove
Hayward, CA
Nystrom & Associates' Cottage Grove clinic, in the southeast suburbs of the Cities, is a mental health clinic that offers personalized, private counseling to cl...
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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