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
Pacific Shores Recovery
Newport Beach, CA
Located in Newport Beach, California, Pacific Shores Recovery helps people heal from drug and alcohol addiction. For over 20 years, the center has offered exper...
Progress Foundation Shrader House
San Francisco, CA
Progress Foundation provides crisis residential treatment in San Francisco, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Their programs support patients with mental health diagno...
BAART Programs Carmichael
Carmichael, CA
BAART Programs Carmichael specializes in outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, specifically targeting opioid addiction related to fentanyl, heroin,...
BHG Medical Services - Virginia
San Francisco, CA
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, BHG Medical Services provides comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment grounded in evidence-based practices. Part of...
Heartland House
San Diego, CA
Heartland House helps men recovering from substance use disorders and related co-occurring conditions. The program provides a safe place to live that supports r...
Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs Outpatient Services
Downey, CA
Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs Outpatient Services in Downey offers counseling for men and women struggling with substance use. The center provides...
Community Social Model Advocates Tranquility Village
Merced, CA
The Rose Julia Riordan Tranquility Village in Atwater, California, offers residential treatment focused on helping women recover from substance use disorders. T...
Victory Programs - Living and Recovery Community
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located near I-93 in Boston, Victory Programs’ Living and Recovery Community (LARC) helps adults facing substance use, chronic illness, and relapse. The center...
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) Calhoun Outpatient
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) helps teens and adults overcome addiction. They have multiple outpatient clinics around Panama City, including this l...
Riverside Latino Commission Counseling Center
Coachella, CA
Located near Highway 111 and I-10, Riverside Latino Commission Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents with substance use conce...
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) Holmes Outpatient
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) helps teens and adults overcome addiction. They have multiple outpatient clinics around Panama City, including this l...
Cornerstone Recovery Christian Health Associates
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Integrative outpatient care for young adults with mental health services, trauma counseling, and substance use disorder treatment.
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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