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 Clinics Multicultural Family Center
Lynwood, CA
Pacific Clinics treats adults, adolescents, children 10+ throughout California who seek help for mental health disorders, as well as eating disorders, insomnia,...
Park Bench Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Park Bench Recovery provides a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery, blending evidence-based therapies with personalized care. The center employs method...
Stand for Families Free of Violence
Concord, CA
STAND! For Families Free of Violence offers a Children's Counseling Program designed to support children who have witnessed or experienced family violence or ab...
Straight Talk Clinics Gerry House
Santa Ana, CA
Straight Talk’s Gerry House is a nonprofit residential center that helps adults 18 and older recover from alcohol and substance abuse. They also support clients...
Buckelew Programs - Orenda Center
Santa Rosa, CA
Located in Santa Rosa and serving Sonoma County, Buckelew’s Orenda Center is a co-ed, non-medical residential detox program for adults experiencing moderate wit...
Crestwood Santa Barbara Crisis Residential
CA
Crestwood’s Santa Barbara Crisis Residential Treatment Program offers a short-term, voluntary haven for adults aged 18–59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Locat...
People Engaged in Recovery - Brewton
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
People Engaged in Recovery (PEIR) is a peer-led organization based in Alabama, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders. PEIR pro...
Prototypes Oxnard Women's Center
Oxnard, CA
HealthRIGHT 360 operates over 50 programs in 11 California counties, providing comprehensive treatment services for a diverse range of individuals and families...
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization (RCO), located in Southern Ocean County, New Jersey, is a peer-led nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and...
Teen Challenge Southern Nevada Men's Center
Oakland, CA
Situated in Downtown Las Vegas, just north of the iconic Las Vegas Strip, Teen Challenge Southern Nevada Men’s Center provides a long-term, residential program...
Addictions Recovery Singapore
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Addictions Recovery Singapore serves the Banshan area and offers 1-on-1 counseling and intensive outpatient programming for individuals with addictions. Clinici...
Buckelew Programs - Athena House
Santa Rosa, CA
This center helps women and nonbinary adults in Sonoma County recover from substance use in a safe, caring place. The center offers a 30 to 90 days intensive re...
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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