Does Medi-Cal cover rehab in California?

Yes, Medi-Cal covers substance use disorder treatment for eligible members. Counties that take part in the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) offer a continuum of care based on the ASAM Criteria. Services are usually arranged through your county, so contacting your county behavioral health department is a good first step.

Who licenses rehabs in California?

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) licenses residential addiction treatment facilities and separately certifies programs that meet its quality standards. You can confirm a program's license status with DHCS before admission.

What is California SB 43?

SB 43, signed in October 2023, updated the state's Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act. It expanded the definition of "gravely disabled" to include people who can't provide for their basic personal needs because of a severe substance use disorder, alone or with a mental health condition. Counties could delay putting it into effect until January 1, 2026, at the latest.

Is patient brokering illegal in California?

Yes. SB 1228, signed in 2018, bars DHCS-licensed and certified addiction treatment programs from giving or receiving anything of value in exchange for patient referrals. Programs that break the rule can lose their license or certification.

Can I use Medi-Cal for rehab in another state?

Medi-Cal generally covers care from California providers who accept Medi-Cal. Out-of-state treatment is usually not covered except in limited circumstances, so check with your plan or county before making plans to travel.

How many drug and alcohol rehab centers are in California?

Our directory lists 948 licensed substance use treatment facilities in California, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.

Are there detox centers in California?

Yes. 356 programs in California offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.

Which rehabs in California accept Medi-Cal?

501 facilities in California report accepting Medicaid (Medi-Cal). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.

Do rehabs in California take private insurance?

596 facilities in California accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (877) 847-2855 for a free insurance check.

Is there inpatient rehab in California?

350 facilities in California offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.

Can I get medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in California?

Yes. 634 programs in California use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.

Drug & Alcohol Rehab in California – Page 21

948Treatment facilities
356Offer detox
350Inpatient / residential
501Accept Medicaid

Treatment centers in California

VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System

Oakland, CA 94612

Joint Commission accredited

Setting: Outpatient
Operator: Public
MAT: Offered

Levels of care

Outpatient
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Methadone Clinic
+2 more

Payment accepted

TRICARE