Buprenorphine Treatment Centers in California
Medically reviewed by NWVCIL Editorial TeamLast reviewed: May 2026
Our directory lists 769 buprenorphine providers across California, with the largest concentrations in Los Angeles (22), Malibu (10) and San Diego (10).
California recorded 11,378 drug overdose deaths in 2023 — the highest absolute count in the country and a 27.9-per-100,000 age-adjusted rate. The state's response is built on two pillars: the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), which delivers SUD treatment as a Medi-Cal benefit in most counties, and the California Bridge program, which has funded rapid-start buprenorphine teams in more than 200 emergency departments. NWVCIL's directory tracks 655 buprenorphine providers across California — the largest network on this site — with 43 in Los Angeles, 20 in Costa Mesa, and 20 in Long Beach. Medi-Cal covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, including the counseling component of MAT and care coordination, under DMC-ODS. California permits Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs) to admit patients the same day, and the state operates one of the nation's largest OTP networks (105 methadone programs) under California Code of Regulations Title 9. 810 of the 1,140 facilities in our directory offer telehealth, and 529 accept Medi-Cal — both reflecting the state's investment in low-barrier access. If you're starting buprenorphine in California, the most direct paths are: walking into a California Bridge ED for same-day induction, calling 2-1-1 for warm-handoff to a DMC-ODS provider in your county, scheduling a telehealth intake with a licensed California prescriber, or visiting a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers MAT. Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv, and the monthly Sublocade injection are all routinely prescribed. The SAMHSA Helpline (1-800-662-4357) and 988 are available 24/7.
Treatment landscape in California:
- California reported 11,378 drug overdose deaths in 2023 at an age-adjusted rate of 27.9 per 100,000 (CDC NCHS).
- 655 buprenorphine providers and 105 methadone Opioid Treatment Programs serve the state, with Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and Long Beach holding the deepest provider density.
- Medi-Cal covers MAT under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), including counseling and care coordination, in most counties.
- 810 of 1,140 verified facilities offer telehealth therapy and 529 accept Medicaid — the largest such network in the country.
Buprenorphine in California — By the Numbers
27.9
per 100,000 drug overdose mortality (CDC 2023)
11,378
total overdose deaths in California (2023)
655
buprenorphine providers in our directory
810 / 1,140
facilities offering telehealth
529
accept Medicaid for treatment
105
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs
Top cities by buprenorphine provider density
Los Angeles (43) · Costa Mesa (20) · Long Beach (20)
Sources: CDC NCHS Drug Overdose Mortality (2023) · SAMHSA Treatment Locator · NWVCIL directory snapshot, May 2026
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) in most counties, including counseling and care coordination.
State regulations
California permits Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs) to admit patients the same day and offers one of the nation’s largest OTP networks under California Code of Regulations Title 9.
How to access MAT in California
DMC-ODS counties offer same-day NTP admission; California Bridge program funds rapid buprenorphine starts in 200+ emergency departments.
- Cash or self-payment279
- Private health insurance237
- Medicaid144
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)134
- Medicare123
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid108
- Outpatient178
- Regular outpatient treatment154
- Residential/24-hour residential143
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment140
- Short-term residential131
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Buprenorphine Treatment Providers in California
Buprenorphine providers in California
Los Angeles · 22 centers
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Los Angeles, CA
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Bienestar Human Services
Los Angeles, CA
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CNV Detox Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Haven House Addiction Treatment
Los Angeles, CA
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HiFi Recovery Corps
Los Angeles, CA
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Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Clinica Monsenor Oscar A Romero
Los Angeles, CA
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Heights Treatment
Los Angeles, CA
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Betty Ford Center
Los Angeles, CA
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Exodus Recovery Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Amity Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
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Clinica Monsenor Oscar A Romero
Los Angeles, CA
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BAART Programs Southeast
Los Angeles, CA
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CLARE Matrix
Los Angeles, CA
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County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
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Cri Help Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Malibu · 10 centers
6390 Meadows Court LLC
Malibu, CA
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Cliffside Malibu
Malibu, CA
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Cliffside Malibu 2
Malibu, CA
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Grasshopper House LLC
Malibu, CA
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Cliffside Malibu 3
Malibu, CA
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Federal Recovery Systems LLC
Malibu, CA
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Federal Recovery Systems LLC
Malibu, CA
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Grasshopper House LLC
Malibu, CA
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Grasshopper House LLC
Malibu, CA
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San Diego · 10 centers
ABC Sober Living LLC
San Diego, CA
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Betty Ford Center
San Diego, CA
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Detox Center of San Diego LLC
San Diego, CA
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Boardwalk Recovery Center
San Diego, CA
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Amity Behavioral Health Network
San Diego, CA
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Element Q Healing Center
San Diego, CA
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Healing Oaks Clinic
San Diego, CA
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El Dorado Community Service Center
San Diego, CA
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CRASH Inc
San Diego, CA
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Golden Hill House I
San Diego, CA
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Bakersfield · 9 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Bakersfield, CA
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Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Bakersfield, CA
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Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Bakersfield, CA
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Aspire Counseling Services
Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare
Bakersfield, CA
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American Health Services LLC
Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA
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San Francisco · 9 centers
Foundations San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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Epiphany Residential
San Francisco, CA
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Fort Help Mission
San Francisco, CA
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Bayview Hunters Point Foundation
San Francisco, CA
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Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
San Francisco, CA
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City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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Pasadena · 6 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Pasadena, CA
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Elijahs House Treatment Center
Pasadena, CA
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Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
Pasadena, CA
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Grandview Foundation Inc
Pasadena, CA
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HealthRIGHT 360
Pasadena, CA
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Costa Mesa · 5 centers
Asana Recovery
Costa Mesa, CA
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Asana Recovery Center
Costa Mesa, CA
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Breakaway Health Corporation
Costa Mesa, CA
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Divine Bliss
Costa Mesa, CA
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Huntington Beach · 5 centers
Asana Recovery
Huntington Beach, CA
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Beachview Treatment LLC
Huntington Beach, CA
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Amity Behavioral Health Network
Huntington Beach, CA
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San Rafael · 5 centers
Helen Vine Recovery Center
San Rafael, CA
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Bayside Marin Treatment Center
San Rafael, CA
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Center Point Inc
San Rafael, CA
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Center Point Inc
San Rafael, CA
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CenterLink
San Rafael, CA
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Santa Monica · 5 centers
Mission Viejo · 4 centers
449 Recovery
Mission Viejo, CA
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California Care Detox and Treatment
Mission Viejo, CA
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California Wellness Center Inc
Mission Viejo, CA
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Capo Canyon Recovery
Mission Viejo, CA
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San Juan Capistrano · 4 centers
Able to Change Recovery Inc
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Casa Recovery
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Covenant Hills Treatment Center
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Capo by the Sea
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cathedral City · 3 centers
Banyan Palm Springs
Cathedral City, CA
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California Behavioral Health LLC
Cathedral City, CA
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Coachella Valley Recovery Ctr
Cathedral City, CA
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Corona · 3 centers
Caring Hands Recovery LLC
Corona, CA
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AMATA LLC
Corona, CA
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Evexia Health Services
Corona, CA
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Encino · 3 centers
Ascend Healthcare
Encino, CA
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Foundations Recovery Center
Encino, CA
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Altus Rehab
Encino, CA
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Hemet · 3 centers
Hemet Valley Recovery Center and
Hemet, CA
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Evexia Health Services
Hemet, CA
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Indio · 3 centers
ABC Recovery Center Inc
Indio, CA
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ABC Recovery Center Inc
Indio, CA
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Coachella Valley Treatment Center
Indio, CA
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Lancaster · 3 centers
Alpha Recovery Center
Lancaster, CA
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Design for Change
Lancaster, CA
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County of Los Angeles
Lancaster, CA
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Newport Beach · 3 centers
Elite Care Inc
Newport Beach, CA
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Ontario · 3 centers
Embrace Life Change
Ontario, CA
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Aegis Treatment Center
Ontario, CA
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Oxnard · 3 centers
Channel Islands Rehab
Oxnard, CA
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Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Oxnard, CA
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HealthRIGHT 360
Oxnard, CA
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Roseville · 3 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Roseville, CA
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California Recovery Center
Roseville, CA
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California Recovery Center
Roseville, CA
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Sacramento · 3 centers
Diamond House Detox
Sacramento, CA
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BAART Behavioral Health Services Inc
Sacramento, CA
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CORE Medical Clinic Inc
Sacramento, CA
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Salinas · 3 centers
Community Human Services
Salinas, CA
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Community Human Services
Salinas, CA
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Door to Hope
Salinas, CA
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Santa Rosa · 3 centers
Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC)
Santa Rosa, CA
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Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC)
Santa Rosa, CA
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Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC)
Santa Rosa, CA
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Simi Valley · 3 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Simi Valley, CA
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All In Solutions California
Simi Valley, CA
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All In Solutions Detox
Simi Valley, CA
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Van Nuys · 3 centers
Gloria Detox and Rehab Center
Van Nuys, CA
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American Health Services LLC
Van Nuys, CA
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Woodland Hills · 3 centers
Dolorosa Operations LLC
Woodland Hills, CA
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Agoura Hills · 2 centers
BNI Treatment Centers
Agoura Hills, CA
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Found Recovery
Agoura Hills, CA
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Anaheim · 2 centers
Anaheim Lighthouse
Anaheim, CA
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Anaheim Lighthouse
Anaheim, CA
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Atascadero · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Atascadero, CA
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Calexico · 2 centers
County of Imperial
Calexico, CA
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County of Imperial
Calexico, CA
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Capistrano Beach · 2 centers
Capo by the Sea
Capistrano Beach, CA
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Covenant Hills Treatment Center
Capistrano Beach, CA
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Chatsworth · 2 centers
Golden Road Recovery LLC
Chatsworth, CA
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Healing and Recovery Wellness Center
Chatsworth, CA
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Colton · 2 centers
Colton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Colton, CA
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G and C Swan Inc
Colton, CA
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Concord · 2 centers
Central County Adult MH Services
Concord, CA
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Del Mar · 2 centers
El Centro · 2 centers
County of Imperial
El Centro, CA
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County of Imperial
El Centro, CA
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Elk Grove · 2 centers
Diamond House Detox
Elk Grove, CA
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Diamond House Detox
Elk Grove, CA
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Escondido · 2 centers
Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Escondido, CA
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Harmony Grove Recovery
Escondido, CA
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Eureka · 2 centers
Alcohol/Drug Care Services Inc
Eureka, CA
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Fairfield · 2 centers
Archway Recovery Services Inc
Fairfield, CA
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Fountain Valley · 2 centers
California Prime Recovery
Fountain Valley, CA
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Crescent Moon Recovery
Fountain Valley, CA
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Fremont · 2 centers
Carnales Unidos Reformando Adictos
Fremont, CA
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City of Fremont Youth and Family Servs
Fremont, CA
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Fresno · 2 centers
Aspire Counseling Services
Fresno, CA
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Herndon Recovery Center
Fresno, CA
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Galt · 2 centers
GLOM Substance Abuse Program
Galt, CA
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GLOM Substance Abuse Program
Galt, CA
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Glendale · 2 centers
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Glendale, CA
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Higher Vision Wellness Center
Glendale, CA
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Inglewood · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Inglewood, CA
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El Dorado Community Service Center
Inglewood, CA
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Laguna Beach · 2 centers
Crystal Cove Recovery
Laguna Beach, CA
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Long Beach · 2 centers
American Indian Changing Spirits
Long Beach, CA
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Marysville · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Marysville, CA
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Mission Hills · 2 centers
Exclusive Recovery Center Inc
Mission Hills, CA
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Modesto · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Modesto, CA
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Monterey · 2 centers
Community Hospital of the Monterey
Monterey, CA
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Community Human Services
Monterey, CA
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Northridge · 2 centers
Bright Paths Recovery
Northridge, CA
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Crossroad Transitional Inc
Northridge, CA
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Oakland · 2 centers
Addiction Research and Treatment
Oakland, CA
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HAART
Oakland, CA
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Palm Springs · 2 centers
Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center
Palm Springs, CA
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Desert Willow Wellness
Palm Springs, CA
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Rancho Mirage · 2 centers
Addiction Therapeutic Services
Rancho Mirage, CA
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Rancho Mirage, CA
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Redlands · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Redlands, CA
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Destiny Recovery Center LLC
Redlands, CA
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Santa Clarita · 2 centers
Healthy Living Residential Program
Santa Clarita, CA
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Child and Family Center
Santa Clarita, CA
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Stockton · 2 centers
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Stockton, CA
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Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Stockton, CA
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Walnut Creek · 2 centers
Harmonic Solutions
Walnut Creek, CA
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Bright Heart Health
Walnut Creek, CA
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Acton · 1 center
Bright Mission Recovery
Acton, CA
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Angels Camp · 1 center
Antioch · 1 center
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
Antioch, CA
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Apple Valley · 1 center
County of San Bernardino
Apple Valley, CA
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Auburn · 1 center
Chapa de Indian Health Program Inc
Auburn, CA
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Belmont · 1 center
Berkeley · 1 center
Berkeley Addiction Treatment Services
Berkeley, CA
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Burbank · 1 center
Absolute Control Transitional
Burbank, CA
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Calistoga · 1 center
Duffys Napa Valley Treatment Center
Calistoga, CA
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Canoga Park · 1 center
Clear View Canyon Inc
Canoga Park, CA
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Carmichael · 1 center
BAART Behavioral Health Services Inc
Carmichael, CA
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Chico · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Chico, CA
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Claremont · 1 center
Hathaway Recovery
Claremont, CA
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Clayton · 1 center
Diablo Valley Ranch
Clayton, CA
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Covina · 1 center
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
Covina, CA
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Culver City · 1 center
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Culver City, CA
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Dana Point · 1 center
California Rehab Campus LLC
Dana Point, CA
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Delano · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Delano, CA
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Desert Hot Springs · 1 center
Affinity Recovery
Desert Hot Springs, CA
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El Cajon · 1 center
El Cajon Comprehensive Trt Center
El Cajon, CA
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El Monte · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
El Monte, CA
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Encinitas · 1 center
AToN Center
Encinitas, CA
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Folsom · 1 center
Bella Nirvana Center Inc
Folsom, CA
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Fontana · 1 center
Grace Hope Treatment and
Fontana, CA
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Grass Valley · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Grass Valley, CA
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Harbor City · 1 center
Hawaiian Gardens · 1 center
American Health Services LLC
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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Hawthorne · 1 center
Hayward · 1 center
Hesperia · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Hesperia, CA
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Imperial Beach · 1 center
Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc
Imperial Beach, CA
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La Mesa · 1 center
Alvarado Parkway Institute
La Mesa, CA
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La Puente · 1 center
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
La Puente, CA
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Laguna Hills · 1 center
Compassion Recovery Centers
Laguna Hills, CA
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Lake Forest · 1 center
Lodi · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Lodi, CA
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Loomis · 1 center
CDT Service Corporation
Loomis, CA
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Lynwood · 1 center
BAART Behavioral Health Services Inc
Lynwood, CA
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Menlo Park · 1 center
BAART Behavioral Health Services Inc
Menlo Park, CA
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Merced · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Merced, CA
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Midway City · 1 center
Brighter Beginnings Health Services
Midway City, CA
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Moorpark · 1 center
AAA Treatment Solutions LLC
Moorpark, CA
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Mount Shasta · 1 center
County of Siskiyou
Mount Shasta, CA
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North Hollywood · 1 center
Oceanside · 1 center
Orange · 1 center
Chapman House Inc
Orange, CA
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Oroville · 1 center
Behavioral Health Services
Oroville, CA
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Pacoima · 1 center
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Pacoima, CA
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Palm Desert · 1 center
Banyan Palm Springs LLC
Palm Desert, CA
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Palmdale · 1 center
American Health Services LLC
Palmdale, CA
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Placentia · 1 center
Forward Wellness Family Therapy Inc
Placentia, CA
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Placerville · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Placerville, CA
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Pomona · 1 center
HealthRIGHT 360
Pomona, CA
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Porterville · 1 center
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
Porterville, CA
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Redding · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Redding, CA
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Redwood Valley · 1 center
Consolidated Tribal Health Project Inc
Redwood Valley, CA
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Reseda · 1 center
Richmond · 1 center
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
Richmond, CA
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Ridgecrest · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Ridgecrest, CA
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Riverside · 1 center
Everlast Recovery Center
Riverside, CA
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San Bernardino · 1 center
San Clemente · 1 center
San Jose · 1 center
San Marcos · 1 center
Capalina Comprehensive Treatment
San Marcos, CA
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San Ramon · 1 center
Diablo Valley Treatment and
San Ramon, CA
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Santa Ana · 1 center
Santa Barbara · 1 center
Santa Cruz · 1 center
Santa Maria · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Santa Maria, CA
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Sausalito · 1 center
Alta Mira Recovery Center LLC
Sausalito, CA
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Seaside · 1 center
Community Human Services
Seaside, CA
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Sherman Oaks · 1 center
Crosspointe Recovery
Sherman Oaks, CA
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Sonoma · 1 center
Align Recovery Centers
Sonoma, CA
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Sun Valley · 1 center
Tehachapi · 1 center
Cornerstone Center for Counseling and
Tehachapi, CA
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Thousand Oaks · 1 center
A Wildwood Recovery
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Torrance · 1 center
County of Los Angeles
Torrance, CA
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Travis AFB · 1 center
Tustin · 1 center
Cornerstone of Southern California
Tustin, CA
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Vallejo · 1 center
Bi Bett Corp
Vallejo, CA
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Venice · 1 center
American Health Services LLC
Venice, CA
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Ventura · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
Ventura, CA
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Victorville · 1 center
Aspire Counseling Services
Victorville, CA
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Visalia · 1 center
BAART Programs Visalia Inc
Visalia, CA
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Watsonville · 1 center
Encompass Community Center
Watsonville, CA
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West Covina · 1 center
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
West Covina, CA
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West Hollywood · 1 center
West Sacramento · 1 center
CORE Medical Clinic Inc
West Sacramento, CA
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Wilmington · 1 center
Coastal Comprehensive Treatment Center
Wilmington, CA
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Yuba City · 1 center
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buprenorphine in California
Can I start buprenorphine while I am on probation or parole in California?
Yes. Federal guidance and California law protect your right to continue FDA-approved MAT while under community supervision. Share your probation-officer contact with the clinic so they can document treatment — probation cannot legally require you to stop buprenorphine.
How much does long-acting buprenorphine injection cost without insurance in California?
Cash-pay monthly cost for Sublocade in California typically runs $1,400–$1,900 per injection, plus administration fees. Manufacturer savings programs, 340B pricing at FQHCs, and State Opioid Response grants can significantly reduce this out-of-pocket cost.
Do Medi-Cal members pay for drug screens?
No. Drug screens performed as part of an MAT program are covered by Medi-Cal without an additional patient copay. The clinic bills Medi-Cal directly; patients should not receive separate drug-screen bills.
Will my private insurance cover buprenorphine treatment in California?
Yes — under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act, marketplace and employer health plans must cover MAT for OUD, including buprenorphine. Specific cost-sharing (copay, coinsurance, deductible) depends on your plan tier.
What federal rules govern buprenorphine providers in California?
Opioid Treatment Programs dispensing methadone must meet 42 CFR Part 8 standards for admission, dosing, counseling, and take-home criteria. Buprenorphine prescribing follows DEA Schedule III rules for controlled substances, and naltrexone has no scheduling requirement. SAMHSA and California licensing agencies conduct periodic inspections at all MAT sites.
Does the length of time in buprenorphine affect my probation or custody case?
Typically no — California family and criminal courts increasingly recognize MAT as standard medical care. Longer continuous treatment is often viewed favorably by courts as evidence of stability. Share treatment documentation with your attorney for court proceedings.
Can I walk in without an appointment to a California buprenorphine clinic?
Many California OTPs and low-barrier clinics accept walk-ins during intake hours. Others require an appointment; call first to confirm. Walk-in availability is most common at federally qualified health centers and State Opioid Response–funded bridge clinics.
How soon after the first visit do I come back?
Follow-up within 3–7 days is standard after the first buprenorphine visit to confirm response and titrate the dose. California clinics may see stable patients weekly for the first month, then space visits out as stability is achieved.
Can buprenorphine affect my liver?
Routine liver-function tests are monitored at MAT intake and periodically thereafter. Buprenorphine and methadone are hepatically cleared; naltrexone carries a liver-toxicity warning in high doses. California clinicians adjust dosing or select alternatives for patients with pre-existing liver disease.
Does California have perinatal-MAT programs?
Yes. Most California regions have perinatal-addiction programs coordinating OB care, MAT, and social support. Call 988 or SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 for California-specific referral. Los Angeles-area hospitals typically have dedicated perinatal-addiction coordinators.
Is telehealth counseling available with buprenorphine in California?
Yes. California MAT programs routinely deliver individual counseling and group therapy by video. Telehealth counseling is reimbursed at parity by Medi-Cal and most commercial insurers under current state and federal parity rules.
Do my pharmacy records show that I’m on buprenorphine in California?
Buprenorphine and naltrexone prescriptions appear on pharmacy records like other prescriptions and are visible to dispensing pharmacies and authorized users of the PDMP. Methadone dispensed at an OTP is not reported to retail pharmacy systems.
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