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
Action Consultants Therapy
Costa Mesa, CA
Action Consultants Therapy is a court/probation approved program in Orange County offers programs for Batterer's intervention, substance abuse concerns, anger m...
Charlestown Recovery House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Charlestown Recovery House is a residential program that helps adult men recover from alcohol and drug addiction. The program lasts four to six months and serve...
Restart Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Restart Recovery offers detox and residential treatment services for adults with substance use disorders. They use various therapy modalities like hypnotherapy,...
The Recovery Center
Costa Mesa, CA
This center in Oklahoma City supports people struggling with dependencies on alcohol, opioids, sedatives, and stimulants. They offer outpatient programs, medica...
ADR Wellness Carlsbad - Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
Located in beautiful Carlsbad, ADR Wellness is a leading mental health practice that offers therapy and psychological services to the local community. Under the...
Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh - Ensign I
San Francisco, CA
The center helps patients recover from opioid use disorder through methadone-assisted treatment, counseling and behavioral therapies. Located near Saw Mill Run...
Amen Clinics San Francisco
San Bruno, CA
Amen Clinics San Francisco takes a neurological focus to treating mental health disorders, eating disorders, drug addictions, and behavior addictions. They meet...
CASPAR House I Men's Recovery Home
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located in the picturesque coastal town of Cardiff by the Sea, California, Community Action for Safe Alternatives to Prevent Addiction and Recidivism (CASPAR) o...
California Care Recovery Lake Forest
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Located in Lake Forest, California, the center treats mental health and substance use conditions such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PT...
Community Research Foundation IMPACT
San Diego, CA
The Community Research Foundation's IMPACT program, located in San Diego's Linda Vista neighborhood, offers intensive mobile behavioral health and supportive ho...
Complete Wellness Recovery Baltimore
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Complete Wellness Addiction Center helps individuals and families struggling with addiction, including issues with alcohol, prescription drugs, opioids, and co-...
Contact Counseling Recovery Services
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Contact Counseling Recovery Services helps teens and adults recover from drug and alcohol addiction. They offer outpatient treatment at different levels, includ...
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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