Find Treatment Centers in California
3,031 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities across California. 7,385 annual opioid deaths — ranked #28 nationally. Compare programs, check insurance, get connected.
California at a glance
3,031
Treatment centers
30.4
OD rate / 100k
7,385
Opioid deaths/yr
#28
National rank
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
Crossroads Treatment Center W Tabor Road (Philadelphia)
Fountain Valley, CA
Crossroads Treatment Center W Tabor Road offers outpatient opioid treatment for clients across North Philadelphia, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and most commer...
Great Lakes Recovery: New Hope Men's
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Great Lakes Recovery Men’s New Hope House is a residential facility offering evidence-based, gender-specific care with clinically managed withdrawal management...
Synergy Empowering Recovery Concierge Treatment - Tanger Chateau
Beverly Hills, CA
Set in West Hollywood, Synergy Empowering Recovery (also known as Synergy Health) provides concierge residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at the...
Aspire Counseling Services - Bakersfield (Addiction)
Victorville, CA
Aspire Counseling Services provides substance use disorder (SUD) treatment with multiple levels of outpatient care, mainly intensive outpatient (IOP) and partia...
Crossroads Treatment Center South Philadelphia
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the Society Hill neighborhood near I-95, Crossroads Treatment Center offers outpatient opioid treatment for clients throughout south Philadelphia, ac...
New Directions Mental Health Wexford - VIP Drive
La Mirada, CA
Set in the Northridge Office Plaza, New Directions Mental Health Wexford at VIP Drive treats children, adolescents, and adults with these conditions: anxiety, d...
Synergy Empowering Recovery Center
Beverly Hills, CA
Set in the Sydenham Clinic in luxurious Beverly Hills, Synergy Empowering Recovery (also known as Synergy Health) provides detox and residential, day, and inten...
Anchored Recovery Community
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Anchored Recovery Community (ARC) is a comprehensive day treatment center that specializes in addiction treatment and recovery services. They offer various prog...
California Centers for Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
California Centers for Recovery (CCR) is a boutique home offering medical detox and residential treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health condition...
Recovery Homes of Minnesota - Iglehart II Men's House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Homes of Minnesota provides quality, gender-specific sober living programs with convenient and safe, centrally located homes, placed throughout residen...
ReConnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center
Pacific Palisades, CA
ReConnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center is a dual-diagnosis intensive mental health treatment program for adolescents and adults. They specialize in treat...
Alsana Santa Barbara Outpatient
Santa Barbara, CA
Alsana Santa Barbara - Outpatient is an outpatient facility whose primary objective is to help those struggling with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa...
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 · Sourced from SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
Check Your Insurance Coverage in California
Medicaid expanded — most plans cover treatment. Verify your benefits — free and confidential.
Understanding Treatment Options in California
Effective addiction treatment requires at least 90 days in a structured program, according to NIDA research. In California, treatment centers offer multiple levels of care along a continuum — from medically supervised detoxification (3-10 days) through residential inpatient programs (30-90 days), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient counseling.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% (CDC data). Many California facilities now integrate MAT with behavioral therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing for comprehensive dual-diagnosis care.
Treatment centers that match program intensity to individual patient needs achieve the strongest long-term recovery outcomes, according to NIH research. Most insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment under federal parity law. under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial plans and Medicaid must cover substance abuse treatment at parity with medical care.
Sources: NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.), CDC MMWR Vol. 72, NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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