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Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.
California handles custody in superior courts across all 58 counties. The Department of Child Support Services runs enforcement through local child support agencies (LCSAs) in every county. Los Angeles County operates the largest family court system in the US. Major metros include LA, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, and Sacramento. LA County's LAFLA, Bay Area Legal Aid, and Legal Aid Society of San Diego are the largest legal aid programs.
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Available in English and Spanish. Connects callers to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations across California. No insurance required to call. Operators can help identify sliding-scale and free treatment options in your county.
1-800-662-4357 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
California Department of Health Care Services oversees Drug Medi-Cal and the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), providing Medi-Cal-covered substance use treatment statewide. Includes residential, outpatient, and medically assisted treatment. County-level programs in all 58 counties. Call (916) 445-0255 or contact your county behavioral health department to start the intake process.
(916) 445-0255 · 1501 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95814 · Mon-Fri 8-5
AA has over 9,000 meetings statewide across Northern California, Southern California, and Central California intergroups. Free peer support for alcohol addiction using the 12-step program. No requirement to commit to sobriety to attend — all are welcome. Find local meetings at AA.org by ZIP code. Both in-person and online meetings available. Call the Southern CA Intergroup at (323) 936-4343 for local meeting info.
(323) 936-4343 · 4311 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90010 · Meetings available 24/7 statewide · Visit Website
Narcotics Anonymous holds thousands of weekly meetings across California through regional service areas including Southern California, Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, and more. Free peer support for any drug addiction using the 12-step program. Find local meetings by ZIP at na.org. Call (818) 773-9999 for meeting information. In-person and online meetings available. No fees or requirements to attend.
(818) 773-9999 · 19737 Nordhoff Place, Chatsworth, CA 91311 · Meetings available daily statewide · Visit Website
One of the nation's leading nonprofit substance abuse treatment providers with residential and outpatient programs across California. Evidence-based treatment for teens and adults. Programs include medically supervised detox, residential rehabilitation, and structured continuing care. Call (888) 671-9392 for 24/7 admissions. Multiple California locations. Accepts most insurance plans and offers financial assistance.
(888) 671-9392 · Multiple CA locations · 24/7 admissions · Visit Website
Comprehensive nonprofit substance abuse and mental health treatment provider in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles. Outpatient, residential, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs for adults and adolescents. Sliding-scale fees; accepts Medi-Cal and most insurance plans. Call (888) 777-8565 for intake or crisis support. Located in Tarzana. Crisis line available 24/7 for emergencies.
(888) 777-8565 · 18646 Oxnard St., Tarzana, CA 91356 · Mon-Fri 8-5; crisis line 24/7 · Visit Website
World-renowned residential addiction treatment center offering medically supervised detox, residential rehabilitation, and structured continuing care in Rancho Mirage, CA. Accepts many major insurance plans; financial assistance available for qualifying patients. Call (866) 831-5700 for 24/7 admissions. Part of the Hazelden Betty Ford network, the nation's largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider.
(866) 831-5700 · 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 · 24/7 admissions · Visit Website
California operates 190+ drug courts statewide, the largest drug court system in the nation. Drug courts divert eligible defendants into treatment instead of incarceration, with success rates that cut recidivism by up to 50%. Contact your county superior court clerk to learn if you qualify. Call (415) 865-4200 for information. Completion of treatment results in reduced charges or dismissal.
(415) 865-4200 · 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102 · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
California's statewide peer emotional support program staffed by trained peer counselors with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. Free non-crisis support for recovery and coping. No registration required. Call (833) 317-4673 Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7am-11pm, Thursday 8am-10pm. Available to any California resident seeking emotional support or guidance on their recovery journey.
(833) 317-4673 · Mon-Wed & Fri 7am-11pm; Thu 8am-10pm · Visit Website
Science-based alternative to 12-step programs for alcohol, drug, and behavioral addictions. Free in-person and online meetings throughout California. SMART Recovery uses cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing techniques. No higher power requirement. Call (440) 951-5357 or visit smartrecovery.org to find California meetings. Online meetings available daily. Open to anyone seeking evidence-based recovery support.
(440) 951-5357 · CA meetings statewide · Meetings available daily · Visit Website
Faith-based recovery program for hurts, habits, and hang-ups including substance abuse, codependency, and behavioral addictions. Free meetings at hundreds of California churches, typically Friday evenings. Based on Christian principles but welcoming to anyone seeking recovery. Visit celebraterecovery.com to find a meeting near you. Combines biblical principles with recovery programming. No cost to attend — donations are voluntary.
Church-based meetings statewide · Weekly meetings, usually Friday evenings · Visit Website
Free 24/7 helpline connecting callers to county-funded substance abuse treatment programs throughout Los Angeles County. Provides telephone assessment, placement coordination, and referral to outpatient, residential, and detox programs. Call (844) 804-7500 anytime. No insurance required for many county-funded programs. Spanish-speaking counselors available. A single entry point to the entire LA County treatment system.
(844) 804-7500 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
County-funded substance abuse treatment for San Bernardino County residents including outpatient counseling, residential rehabilitation, and medical detox programs with sliding-scale fees. Call the 24/7 helpline at (888) 743-1478 for assessment and placement. Multiple Inland Empire clinic locations. Accepts Medi-Cal and provides services on a sliding scale for uninsured residents. Spanish-language services available.
(888) 743-1478 · Multiple Inland Empire locations · Helpline 24/7; clinics Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
Nonprofit substance abuse treatment and reentry services in San Diego offering residential and outpatient programs. Specializes in helping justice-involved individuals transition from incarceration to stable, sober living. Call (619) 234-8888 for admissions Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Located in South San Diego. Accepts Medi-Cal and offers sliding-scale fees. Programs address addiction, employment, housing, and life skills.
(619) 234-8888 · 6145 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114 · Admissions Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
Women's residential substance abuse treatment in Los Angeles with programs allowing children to live on-site with their mothers. Comprehensive services include addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and trauma-informed care. Call (800) 400-3400 for admissions Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Located in Pomona. Accepts Medi-Cal. Serves women across LA County with a focus on keeping mothers and children together during recovery.
(800) 400-3400 · 845 E. Arrow Hwy, Pomona, CA 91767 · Admissions Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
Culturally responsive substance abuse treatment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles. Offers residential, outpatient, and youth-focused programs with services provided in multiple Asian languages. Call (323) 293-6284 for intake Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Located in South LA on Western Avenue. Accepts Medi-Cal and offers sliding-scale fees. One of the few providers specifically serving AAPI communities in Southern California.
(323) 293-6284 · 5318 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062 · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
Free 6-month residential substance abuse recovery program at 17 California locations. Work therapy model provides housing, meals, counseling, and job readiness training at no cost to participants. Call 1-800-725-2769 for the nearest California Adult Rehabilitation Center. Participants work in Salvation Army thrift stores as part of treatment. No insurance needed. One of the most accessible free residential recovery programs in California.
1-800-725-2769 · 17 CA locations statewide · Admissions Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website