3,031 SAMHSA-verified addiction treatment facilities across 8+ cities in the West region. Los Angeles alone lists 126 centers. Filter by insurance carrier, level of care, or substance — then call the program directly or our free helpline if you want help narrowing down.
California has 3,031 licensed addiction treatment centers sourced from the SAMHSA federal registry. Medicaid is expanded here, covering detox, residential, IOP, and MAT programs for eligible residents. Top treatment hubs: Los Angeles (126 centers), San Diego (82 centers), San Francisco (64 centers), San Mateo (53 centers). Filter by insurance carrier, level of care, or substance, or call (833) 567-5838 for a free placement consultation with a licensed specialist.
Three to eight metros concentrate most California addiction treatment capacity. Pick a city to see its full facility list with insurance filters.
All 3,034 verified California listings. Showing 1873–1896 below; use the button on the right to filter by insurance, level of care, or substance.
Located in Newport Beach, California, Pacific Shores Recovery helps people heal from drug and alcohol addiction. For ove…
This addiction treatment center offers high levels of outpatient care that offer flexibility for the daily demands of th…
AToN is a peaceful, private retreat in sunny California, designed to help residents break free from struggles with subst…
Pacific Quest Hawaii provides two therapy programs for adolescents and young adults, both with a wilderness component. T…
Situated in the heart of Charleston, this outpatient center provides evidence-based treatment for patients struggling wi…
This detox center provides clinically managed detox services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Th…
ANR, or Accelerated Neuro-Regulation, is a medical treatment for opioid addiction. It swiftly reverses the brain alterat…
Located near the Fiserv Forum, Sirona Recovery Access Point offers comprehensive assessments to help connect adults with…
Outpatient mental health facility offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for adults and children/adolescents. Accept…
Located on E Los Angeles Avenue, All in Solutions California Outpatient Center offers day treatment and an intensive out…
Nestled in the picturesque San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs, California, the Outpatient Center at Michael’s House o…
Set in southwest Connecticut, The LightHouse's Recovery 365 provides Connecticuter, New Yorkers, and New Jerseyans indiv…
Since 1990, Recovery Beach has offered comprehensive services for substance use disorder, including medical detox with m…
This center, located in Clermont, Florida, is an outpatient behavioral health treatment center specializing in substance…
Holistic Recovery Bali offers personalized rehabilitation retreats for individuals and couples seeking treatment for add…
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) helps individuals and families overcome addiction. They offer prevention serv…
Lightfully Westwood is a mental health treatment program for adults with mental health challenges. Their levels of care …
Cielomar Recovery offers an immersive virtual treatment program for eating disorders, utilizing a combination of videoco…
Comprehensive outpatient center offering substance use assessment, individual and group counseling, trauma-related couns…
OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach, CA, offers specialized mental health services for children, adolescents, and youn…
Non-profit outpatient facility offering therapy, group sessions, and individualized treatment plans for substance use an…
Community Action for Safe Alternatives to Prevent Addiction and Recidivism (CASPAR), part of Bay Cove Human Services, pr…
Miami Recovery Project (MRP) is a nonprofit organization in Miami, Florida, dedicated to supporting individuals on their…
Five ASAM-defined levels match treatment intensity to clinical need. All are available in California through the centers listed above.
5–10 days of medically-supervised withdrawal management. Required for severe alcohol, benzo, or opioid dependence.
Learn more →30–90 days living onsite with 24/7 clinical supervision. Best for unstable home environments.
Learn more →9–20 hours/week of structured therapy while living at home. Step-down from residential.
Learn more →Weekly sessions fitting around work and family. Long-term relapse prevention.
Learn more →Buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone combined with counseling. Gold-standard for opioid use disorder.
Learn more →Co-occurring mental health + addiction treatment. Integrated care for depression, PTSD, anxiety + SUD.
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Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), commercial insurers in California must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Because California expanded Medicaid under the ACA, residents at or below 138% of the federal poverty line have broad coverage for detox, residential, outpatient, and MAT programs.
Filter centers by specific carrier to see in-network options:
Five self-pay ranges map to the ASAM care levels — from $1,000/month outpatient to $80,000/month luxury residential. California programs cluster toward the upper end in major metros and the lower end in rural areas. Sliding-scale options are available in roughly 15% of listings.
| Level of care | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Outpatient | $1,000–$3,000/month |
| IOP / PHP | $3,500–$10,000/month |
| 30-day residential | $5,000–$20,000 |
| 90-day inpatient | $12,000–$60,000 |
| Luxury residential | $30,000–$80,000/mo |
Four public-health indicators that directly affect treatment access and overdose risk in California: overdose rate, substance use prevalence, naloxone availability, and Good Samaritan legal protection. Data updated April 2026.
Rank #28 of 50. 7,385 opioid deaths in 2022.
Adults with substance use disorder (NSDUH 2023).
Free from pharmacies, health departments, and harm-reduction orgs.
Legal protection when calling 911 during overdose.
In crisis? Help is immediate.
Immediate danger: call 911. Suicide or mental-health emergency: dial or text 988. Free SAMHSA treatment referrals 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Placement help: (833) 567-5838.
Three steps separate "I need help" from "I’m in a program." Most placements finish step three within 24–72 hours — faster with our helpline.
Two questions sort it: can you stop safely for 24 hours without medical help (if no, start with medical detox), and is home stable (if no, residential; if yes, outpatient or IOP).
Under MHPAEA, commercial plans cover addiction care at parity with medical. Use the form below for a 5-minute confidential benefits check, or call us directly.
Pick a facility from the listing above or let a placement specialist narrow down 3,031 options by your insurance, location, and preferred level of care — free, confidential.
A licensed placement specialist will verify in-network options in California, typical out-of-pocket costs, and level-of-care eligibility. Results in under 10 minutes.
All 3,031 facilities listed above are pulled from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, which every licensed addiction and mental-health program must report to. We sync the roster monthly, cross-check contact numbers quarterly, and drop facilities that close, disconnect, or leave the SAMHSA registry within a single sync cycle. Each listing carries the same three baseline checks: the center is active in SAMHSA, its phone number answered on our last call, and its level-of-care and insurance tags mirror what the facility self-reports federally.
The right level of care depends on two clinical variables placement specialists assess first: withdrawal severity and home-environment stability. If alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids have been used daily in the past month, medical detox is usually required before any other step — withdrawal from those three classes can be dangerous without supervision. If the home environment is supportive (family sober, no trigger access, work or school flexible), outpatient or IOP usually covers it. If home is chaotic or actively triggering, residential makes the rest of treatment possible by removing the immediate access problem.
Because California expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, adults earning at or below 138% of the federal poverty line qualify automatically. Coverage includes detox, residential, PHP/IOP, standard outpatient, and MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone). Prior authorization is usually required for residential stays beyond 30 days, but MAT is normally covered without it. Filter the directory by Medicaid to see centers in the California provider network, or call (833) 567-5838 for a free, zero-commitment benefits check.
Under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA, 2008), commercial insurers that cover mental-health or addiction services must do so at parity with medical care — the same copay tier, the same day limits, the same prior-auth requirements. In practice, this means Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare plans sold in California generally cover residential, IOP, and MAT when medically necessary. Verification takes under five minutes if you have the member ID handy.
Three questions separate legitimate programs from pay-to-play marketers. First, is the center accredited by JCAHO or CARF? Both are national bodies that audit clinical protocols, medication handling, and patient outcomes — accreditation is not required by law but is the strongest non-government quality signal. Second, does the center employ licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, MD) rather than only "recovery coaches" or peers? Peer support has value, but clinical care requires licensed staff. Third, does the center disclose outcomes data — completion rates, 30/90/365-day sobriety rates, readmission rates? Most will hedge; the few that publish numbers are worth a closer look. For independent outcome benchmarks by treatment type, review NIDA's research-based principles.
Five reasons residents consider cross-border programs: wider provider networks, specialized luxury or gender-specific facilities, insurance portability via MHPAEA, out-of-state privacy, and shorter waitlists. All listings below are SAMHSA-verified.
Last verified April 2026. Directory sync: monthly. This page is informational and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always call 911 in an emergency.
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Call (833) 567-5838Listings are sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and cross-checked against public CDC and NIDA data. This page is informational, not medical advice — see our editorial policy for how we verify and update facts.
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