Free Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers In California

If you have developed a dependence on alcohol or drugs and are seeking treatment and are without funds, then you are in the right place. We provide free, sliding scale, and affordable addiction treatment centers in California. Our listings include all types of addiction treatment. This ranges from alcohol and drug treatment to many other types of addiction centers. Our main goal is to provide free locations, but we also list sliding scale and other 'almost free' treatment locations. The services differ on each listing some provide outpatient and inpatient and others just provide one or the other.

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Here is a list of free or low-budget rehabilitation programs in California, CA. The list can be incomplete so if you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact one of our counselors.

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Top Reviewed Free or Low-Cost Addiction Rehabs in California

Finding hard to locate resources for the top reviewed substance abuse treatment and detox facilities that provide rehabilitation services for little to no cost in California CA. These facilities use sliding scales, grants, and government and county funds to finance the rehabilitation services they provide.

This list is constantly updating, as some facilities exhaust available funding, new grants or scholarships become available, and non-profits open and close. Currently, the top free or low-cost drug rehabilitation centers in California CA include:

Beacon House

4.5

Great

(8 Reviews)

468 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950

Center Description: Intensive Outpatient is a half-day program that focuses on accountability and affords clients the opportunity to check in with staff and peers while navigating day to day life. This program can be accessed by clients stepping down from Partial Hospit

User Reviews: Beacon House is definitely an amazing treatment experience! My son had been to 3 other inpatient drug rehabs over the past few years, all of which made many promises and rarely followed through. After spending 4 months at Beacon House I have seen changes in him unlike anything ever before...thank you for giving me my son back!

A Step Up

4.3

Great

(5 Reviews)

420 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati 94931

Center Description: A Step Up is a live-in program in Cotati for adults with addiction and mental health issues. A safe and supportive 11-bed home where residents live for up to 3-12 months, A Step Up is a place for improving emotional and physical health, and learning

User Reviews: This place was amazing. The staff is more than the helpful and very understanding of addiction. They have shown me a whole new way to live and I am very thankful for everyone one of them and all that they have taught me. I will be back to visit and to carry the message for sure!!

VCC The Gary Center

4.4

Great

(5 Reviews)

341 South Hillcrest Street, La Habra 90631

Center Description: Cognitive behavioral therapy,Substance abuse counseling approach,Trauma-related counseling,12-step facilitation approach,Motivational interviewing,Anger management,Martix Model,Relapse prevention

User Reviews: Ample one on one counselor services with clients. It offers whatever is needed to completely handle the addiction and get the person back to be a happy drug free individual who has a second chance at life ! They are the real deal! The chef bakes amazing cookies every day! It was good. Counters and staff are very helpful. VCC The Gary Center has changed my life.

Above it All Treatment Center

4.5

Great

(36 Reviews)

27482 North Bay Road P.O. Box 1502, Lake Arrowhead 92352

Center Description: Treatment for addiction recovery is a process—one that varies depending on your particular needs. The goal of recovery is always the same, to provide tools for lifelong recovery, and to demonstrate how to have fun and enjoy life even without the effe

User Reviews: Amazing staff, really warm environment. Incredible chef and meals too.

Lake Hughes Recovery

4.3

Great

(12 Reviews)

48745 Three Points Road, Lake Hughes 93532

Center Description: LAKE HUGHES RECOVERY is home to California’s Largest Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Campus and handles all levels of care such as Detoxification, Residential Treatment and Aftercare. Located in the Antelope Valley, Lake Hughes Recovery has a 37-acre

User Reviews: Awesome place to recover excellent treatment excellent staff and the most beautiful and peaceful place I've seen for this kind of setting

New Found Life

4.5

Great

(14 Reviews)

2211 and 2137 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 90803

Center Description: New Found Life is a gender specific, residential addiction treatment center for men and women recovering from the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. We offer Primary Care, Extended Care, and Residential Continuing Care. For 20 years New Fou

User Reviews: It was a very good program. I learned a lot about myself. The staff is helpful and the community is great. The facility is magical, if you are looking to change your life and focus on yourself, it is worth it. I dealt with my core issues and still remain clean. They also set you up with continuing care in your city so you can continue to work a program after you leave. You will be assigned a case manager and meet 1:1 with a therapist.

Infinity Malibu

4.3

Great

(7 Reviews)

27475 Winding Way, Malibu 90265

Center Description: At Infinity Treatment Centers we treat adult men and women of all ages and help them to pursue genuine, lasting change at our drug and alcohol Southern California rehab facilities. Infinity’s luxury accommodations invite privacy and seclusion while o

User Reviews: The staff, the doctors, the therapists, the gym facility, the showers were great. I have learned so much about addiction from my experience here.

Paradigm Malibu

4.5

Great

(19 Reviews)

6323 Via Escondido Drive, Malibu 90265

Center Description: At Paradigm Malibu we provide treatment services to adolescents from throughout the United States and abroad. Young people come to us for treatment for issues ranging from depression to anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, addiction, eat

User Reviews: I am writing to you to personally express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your amazing services. I am eternally grateful for Paradigm Malibu, it was an amazing facility with the best level of care I could have asked for, the administration and counselors were just amazing and essential in my recovery. I would not be where I am today without caring support and words of wisdom I received during my stay, thank you so much. In my opinion, Paradigm Malibu is by far the best and most effective rehab facility in which I will forever credit in saving my life, it will always have a special place in my heart. A special thanks to everyone and the nurse. Words can not express the level of appreciation I have for all of you and all you have done in helping me get my life back. Much respect to you all.

Veterans Village of San Diego

4.5

Great

(6 Reviews)

4141 Pacific Highway, San Diego 92110

Center Description: VVSD assists homeless veterans who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues, including men and women who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. At the heart of VVSD's programs are five pillars of success: Prevention, Intervention,

User Reviews: This was a very good experience in the world of sobriety and no complaints. Friendly and helpful staff, always available. Meals were excellent. Enjoyed my stay here and would recommend this facility.

Hope by the Sea

4.4

Great

(47 Reviews)

33171 Paseo Cerveza, San Juan Capistrano 92675

Center Description: We are a Southern California Drug Rehab center located in San Juan Capistrano. Our facility serves many local communities like Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, and other Orange County California communities. In fact, many of our patients se

User Reviews: Great staff and program. I am employed at this facility and it is great! Offers detox, residential, IOP, and family program, will also help find sober living. Hope by the Sea is very accomadating to their clients.

StarVista Insights Adolescent Substance Abuse Program

610 Elm Street

San Carlos, CA 94070

These programs provide a temporary home for young people who are unable to live with their family due to family crisis, alcohol and/or drug use, domestic violence, or homelessness. Whenever possible, our goal is to reunify the whole family. For child

Elevate Addiction Services

262 Gaffey Road

Watsonville, CA 95076

Elevate Addiction Services provides a mixture of mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adult men and women in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, indivi

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services - Culver-Palms Center

11133 Washington Blvd

Culver City, CA 90232

SERVICESCaregivers Support GroupsWe offer support groups for the caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementiaCrisis Residential CareJump Street and Excelsior House are crisis residential treatment centers, prov

Fort Help LLC

915 Bryant Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

Our conviction is that outpatient methadone maintenance and detoxification services are an effective medication assisted therapy for treating individuals who are physically dependent upon opiates. Concurrently, we believe that evidence-based couns

Pyramid Alternatives Inc

480 Manor Plaza

Pacifica, CA 94044

The PACE Program traineeship provides a rich, challenging, and supportive community based clinical training and didactic experience that prepares pre-licensure level mental health professionals in the provision of competent, strength based, client dr

Genesis Programs Inc Ventura

1732 Palma Drive

Ventura, CA 93003

As an outpatient addiction treatment program, we are dedicated to helping those seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug use. We provide treatment programs to help people build a foundation in sobriety while continuing to function in their day

Aegis Chico

590 Rio Lindo Ave

Chico, CA 95926

Hours of Operation:05:00am to 03:30pm (Mon-Fri)06:00am to 10:00am (Sat/Sun/Holidays)Dispensary Hours:05:00am to 03:00pm (Mon-Fri)06:00am to 10:00am (Weekends) Aegis' multi-disciplinary evidence-based treatment model has consistently produced the bes

Project Eden A Program of Horizon Services Inc

22646 2nd Street

Hayward, CA 94541

Our programs have identified an increasing need for services for youth who are already using or abusing alcohol or other drugs, or who are exhibiting behavior which puts them at extremely high risk for abusing alcohol or other drugs.Youth and Family

Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services - Inglewood Center

111 North La Brea Avenue - 5th and 7th Floors

Inglewood, CA 90301

Tarzana Treatment Center Inc Tarzana Treatment Center

18700 Oxnard Street

Tarzana, CA 91356

Location services description: Substance abuse treatment. Treatment received at location: Outpatient Types of patients treated: Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice client

BHS Redgate Memorial Recovery Center

1775 Chestnut Avenue

Beach, CA 90813

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment provides the opportunity for clients to work intensively on life issues which, if left unaddressed, often lead to relapse to substance abuse. While the average length of treatment (3 – 6 months) is generally not

Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services Glendale Center

1540 East Colorado Street

Glendale, CA 91205

Epiphany Residential

100 Masonic Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94118

Epiphany Residential provides substance abuse treatment services to adult men and women in a residential setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, individual and group counseling, family and

WeCare Recovery

2525 West Woodland Drive

Anaheim, CA 92801

WeCare is not a one size fits all program. Our treatment modality is designed to treat adult men and woman struggling with addiction and dual diagnosis. We provide one-on-one therapy sessions with a therapist who is expertly trained in treating the u

Western Pacific Medical Corp OP Western Pacific Fullerton Medical

218 East Commonwealth Avenue

Fullerton, CA 92832

Location services description: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification. Treatment received at location: Outpatient Types of patients treated: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women

Los Angeles New Life Center Inc

1828 South Western Avenue, Suite 21

Angeles, CA 90006

Location services description: Substance abuse treatment. Treatment received at location: Outpatient Types of patients treated: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults,

New Life Research Substance Abuse Treatment

3748 Sunset Lane

San Ysidro, CA 92173

Provides a 20-bed drug rehabilitation facility for males offering a 9-month to 1-year drug-free detoxification program and individual and family counseling. Will sometimes place females in private parish homes or other outreach centers.Phone or wa

A New Way of Life Reentry Project

836 East 91st St

Los Angeles, CA 90002

A New Way of Life advances multi-dimensional solutions to the effects of incarceration. We provide housing and support to formerly incarcerated women for successful community re-entry, family reunification and individual healing. We

Yellowstone Recovery Boston House

3132 Boston Way

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Our low cost alcohol treatment center provides alcoholics and other addicts with a great start as they embark on their own personal journey down the road to recovery. Our plan is to help boost them up into a life that is free of chaos, endless tempta

Antioch Substance Abuse Programs

3838 North West Avenue

Fresno, CA 93705

Programs: Substance Abuse TreatmentLevel of Care: Partial Hospitalization / Day Treatment and Outpatient Methadone/Buprenorphine or VivitrolPayment Methods: Medicaid, State Insurance (Other than Medicaid), Military Insurance, and Access to Recovery (

Latest Reviews Of Rehab Centers In California CA

When I arrived at Phoenix House Adolescent Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, with everything that it had to offer, it wasn’t much hard to fall in love with this facility and yes, it made my recovery a lot easier than I had imagined it could’ve been. They serve you with a lot of exotic food options that are plain awesome and you also get to have free ice cream and cigarettes, if you smoke. I very much liked the staff too as they did everything in their power to make me feel at home. You can actually feel that they genuinely care about your recovery and well-being. You always have fun activities to participate in at the facility beside the regular BBQs, movie nights and trips to the beach. I loved the arts and crafts sessions and the group therapy session was also great and felt like a deep bonding experience with other people struggling with the same problems as me. I have been recommending their services to the people and I know and will keep on spreading the word. Thanks!

- January Hostetler

Overall Rating(4.4 of 5)

Descanso, CA

The counselors have an open door policy and they provide stellar support as well as a variety of lectures and group discussions. It is set in a beautiful location on a lake in the middle of nature. solid and effective groups...incredible staff...loving and caring vibe… Small but is good for one on one attention. The therapists and doctors are simply world class. Our son has maintained sobriety and currently works for the facility he attended.

- Felecia Huff

Overall Rating(4.5 of 5)

Hanford, CA

Enjoyed the program and working with the staff and helped me with my addiction.

- Elane Osullivan

Overall Rating(4.7 of 5)

Vista, CA

This facility is the reason I am drug-free as of today. I owe so many thanks to them I do not even know where to begin. Everything about this place has changed my life for the better, and I owe thanks to everyone here. Not just the head of the facility but the counselors, cooks, security, trainers and even the people that were in recovery themselves. The fact that the lady that runs this place takes time out of her day to interact with all of us means a lot and I can not say thank you enough.

- Miquel

Overall Rating(4.6 of 5)

Panorama City, CA

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Sliding Scale Treatment

Fees that are variable based on the clients ability to pay. Fees are reduced for lower income persons or have less money due to high expenses.
Non Profit Treatment

Many non profit treatment programs are free or are lower cost due to the non profit organizations status.
Faith Based Treatment

Many religious organizations offer drug and alcohol recovery treatment at no cost as part of their ministry services. Many also offer payment assistance for those that qualify.
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Payment assistance is available at a large group of treatment centers. We list this detail in the description. Payment assistance programs are often structured due to the situation. You will need to call the location to find out specific details on payment assistance programs.

CA Substance Abuse Facts

Californians tend to use certain illicit drugs at higher rates than the nation as a whole. For example:

Californians age 12 and older had higher rates of past-year marijuana use and past-year cocaine use than the national average in 2014-2015 (15.25% vs. 13.35% and 2.16% vs. 1.75%, respectively).
Past-month illicit drug use among teens has consistently been above national averages since 2010, and it increased between 2012 and 2014.
The rate of past-year alcohol use disorders among those 12 and older in California was also slightly higher than the nation as a whole in 2014-2015 (6.6% vs. 6.1%).

Despite the prevalence of substance abuse in California, on average, only 7.2% of those aged 12 and older who needed treatment for alcohol dependence or abuse received it during 2010-2014. During the same period, on average, only 11.7% of those aged 12 and older with illicit drug dependence or abuse received the treatment they needed.

The state has seen its share of drug overdose deaths, like the rest of the country. About 4,500 Californians died from drug overdoses in 2014, a 50% increase from 2002.

In Los Angeles County, nearly 400 deaths involved prescription opioids each year from 2006-2013, and prescription opioids were involved in about 60% of all drug-related deaths during that time period.

Getting Addiction Treatment Help

Many residents and nonresidents seek addiction treatment in California. The state is well-known for the number of rehab centers it offers. No matter what kind of program you’re looking for—be it inpatient/residential or outpatient—you have a good chance of finding it here.

If you are thinking of traveling for treatment, find out whether your insurance will cover treatment out of state. If you’re already in the state, see if there’s a local program that will meet your needs or whether getting help in another part of the state is a better option.

Where Else Can I Find Help?

Many people use insurance to pay for drug and alcohol abuse treatment. However, not having insurance doesn’t necessarily preclude you from getting help.

Other ways to pay for treatment include taking out a loan, borrowing from savings, and seeing whether you qualify for public insurance programs such as Medi-Cal and Medicare. In many cases, you may even be able to work out a payment plan with the center.

You can contact us anytime for questions about treatment programs and payment options.

Resources in California

California Alcoholics Anonymous: AA hosts meetings in every region of the state. The program uses a step-by-step recovery method to help people achieve sobriety.
California Narcotics Anonymous (North, South, Central): NA also has meetings available in most California cities. The program is based on AA but focuses specifically on drugs other than alcohol.
Medi-Cal: Medi-Cal provides healthcare to needy individuals and families. Many rehab centers in the state (though not all) accept Medi-Cal as payment.
California Youth Crisis Line: This helpline is available 24/7 to assist youth and families who are struggling with trauma, depression, drug use, bullying, and other problems.
California Department of Health Care Services: Get information about many different health care and behavioral health services for residents, including youth mental health programs, suicide prevention, substance use disorders, and services for seniors, women, and veterans.
Narcotic treatment programs in California: Use this interactive map from the California Department of Health Care Services to find programs in the state that provide medication-assisted treatment to people who are addicted to opioids.
NAMI California: Get support, help others, and learn more about mental illness in the Golden State.

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