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Medi-Cal Rehab Coverage in Los Angeles

Find rehab centers in Los Angeles that accept Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) at no cost to you. Medi-Cal covers comprehensive substance use disorder treatment including detox, residential programs, outpatient therapy, and medication-assisted treatment for eligible California residents.

12 Medi-Cal-accepting facilitiesCovers: detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatientTypical coverage: 60-100%

How Medi-Cal Coverage Works for Rehab

1. Verify Your Benefits

Call the number on the back of your insurance card or use your carrier portal to confirm substance use disorder benefits, including deductible status and out-of-pocket maximums.

2. Choose In-Network

Selecting an in-network facility can significantly reduce your costs. Use our directory to find rehab centers that accept your specific plan in Los Angeles.

3. Get Pre-Authorization

Most insurance plans require prior authorization before admission. The facility or your insurance company can help you complete this step before treatment begins.

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Alcoholism Center for Women - Miracle House facility photo
Alcoholism Center for Women - Miracle House↗ Official website
1147 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA
★★★½☆3.6(27 Google reviews)
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
dual-diagnosisInpatientSober Livingtelehealthpregnant-womenwomen-only
Also accepts:Medi-CalPrivate (Any)1Accreditation(s)Medication+1 more ▾

Alcoholism Center for Women – Miracle House offers long-term residential rehab exclusively for women in a historic Los Angeles home. With specialized programs catering to pregnant and postpartum clients, the program integrates trauma-informed therapy, bilingual support, and practical life skills training. Clients live in a home with outdoor space for holistic activities like gardening and yoga. Wraparound case management and legal system coordination support client recovery by engaging in real-life responsibilities and addressing systemic challenges.

Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Ages Served
Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientTelemedicine
Visit Alcoholism Center for Women - Miracle House Official Website ↗
CO
County of Los Angeles - Harbor UCLA Adult Primary Care/MAT↗ Official website
Torrance, CA
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
Detoxdual-diagnosisOutpatientSober Livingtelehealthpregnant-women
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicare1Accreditation(s)Medication+1 more ▾

County of Los Angeles - Harbor UCLA Adult Primary Care/MAT is located in Torrance, California. They offer special programs for Adult men, Adult women, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Pain management, Seniors and Young adults. They provide payment assistance. They provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.

Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Detox For
opioidsalcoholbenzodiazepines
Ages Served
Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
HospitalOutpatientTelemedicineDetox
DH
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services↗ Official website
1540 East Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91205, Glendale, CA
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
dual-diagnosisOutpatientSober Livingtelehealth
Also accepts:Medi-Cal1Accreditation(s)MedicationLearn More" aria-label="FDA-approved medication is available to assist in treatment. Although no single treatment is right for everyone, people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol are typically more successful with medication-based treatments. Learn More">

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is located in Glendale, California. They offer special programs for Mental health disorders. They do not provide payment assistance. They do not provide a sliding fee scale. They provide medication-based treatments.

Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Ages Served
Seniors (Ages 65+)Adults (Ages 26-64)
Treatment Setting
OutpatientTelemedicine
PC
Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and - Drug Dependence↗ Official website
117, Pasadena, CA 91106, Pasadena, CA
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
dual-diagnosisOutpatientSober LivingtelehealthadolescentsCourt Referralpregnant-womenVeterans
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicarePrivate (Any)

Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and - Drug Dependence is located in Pasadena, California. They offer special programs for Adolescents, Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans, Seniors and Young adults. They do not provide payment assistance. They provide a sliding fee scale. They do not provide medication-based treatments.

Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Ages Served
Youth (Ages 12-17)
Treatment Setting
OutpatientTelemedicine
SR
Safe Refuge↗ Official website
4510 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804, Long Beach, CA
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
dual-diagnosisInpatientSober Livingtelehealth
Also accepts:Medi-CalStateTRICARE2Accreditation(s)
Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Ages Served
Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientTelemedicine
TT
Tarzana Treatment Centers - Long Beach↗ Official website
2101 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806, Long Beach, CA
$Low-cost · Medi-Cal accepted · Payment assistance available
Detoxdual-diagnosisInpatientSober LivingtelehealthCourt Referralspanish-language
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicarePrivate (Any)

Tarzana Treatment Centers – Long Beach provides residential alcohol and drug treatment with medically supervised detox and support for co-occurring mental health disorders. Specialized programs support women, including those with children, and offer family counseling and court-related services. Clients can access transportation assistance, telehealth, and Spanish-language services, with practical resources like case management and links to transitional housing after discharge.

Available Services
Transitional servicesRecovery support servicesTreats alcohol use disorderTreats opioid use disorderMental health treatment
Detox For
opioidsalcoholbenzodiazepinescocainemethamphetamines
Ages Served
Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientTelemedicineDetox
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Long Beach facility photo
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Long Beach↗ Official website
1370 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813, Long Beach, CA
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicareState

Based in central Long Beach, California, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers a free six-month substance use recovery program. Treatment plans include group and individual counseling, education, relapse prevention, and spiritual services. Participants are required to complete up to eight hours of work therapy each day, with housing and all meals provided, and are expected to remain free from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs during their stay. Medical detox or medically assisted treatment is not a standard part of the ARC program. Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25) Gender Female Male

Ages Served
Seniors (Ages 65+)Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
TS
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Pasadena↗ Official website
56 W. Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, Pasadena, CA
DetoxInpatientOutpatienttelehealth
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicareState

Situated near Old Town Pasadena, California, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers a free six-month substance use recovery program. Treatment plans include group and individual counseling, education, relapse prevention, and spiritual services. Participants are required to complete up to eight hours of work therapy each day, with housing and all meals provided, and are expected to remain free from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs during their stay. Medical detox or medically assisted treatment is not a standard part of the ARC program. Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25) Gender Female Male

Ages Served
Seniors (Ages 65+)Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientOutpatientTelemedicineDetox
TS
The Salvation Army DHQ and ARC Command↗ Official website
16941 Keegan Ave, Carson, CA 90746, Carson, CA
DetoxInpatientOutpatienttelehealth
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicareState

Based in Carson, California, just south of Los Angeles, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers a free six-month substance use recovery program. Treatment plans include group and individual counseling, education, relapse prevention, and spiritual services. Participants are required to complete up to eight hours of work therapy each day, with housing and all meals provided, and are expected to remain free from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs during their stay. Medical detox or medically assisted treatment is not a standard part of the ARC program. Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25) Gender Female Male

Ages Served
Seniors (Ages 65+)Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientOutpatientTelemedicineDetox
TS
The Salvation Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center - Army Santa↗ Official website
1665 10th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA
DetoxInpatientOutpatienttelehealth
Also accepts:Medi-CalMedicareState

Based in Santa Monica, California, near the city’s mid-town area, Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers a free six-month substance use recovery program. Treatment plans include group and individual counseling, education, relapse prevention, and spiritual services. Participants are required to complete up to eight hours of work therapy each day, with housing and all meals provided, and are expected to remain free from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs during their stay. Medical detox or medically assisted treatment is not a standard part of the ARC program. Ages Seniors (Ages 65+) Adults (Ages 26-64) Young Adults (Ages 18-25) Gender Female Male

Ages Served
Seniors (Ages 65+)Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Treatment Setting
InpatientOutpatientTelemedicineDetox

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What Medi-Cal Covers for Rehab

Medi-Cal provides comprehensive coverage for substance use disorder treatment at no cost to eligible members. Covered services include withdrawal management (detox), residential treatment, narcotic treatment programs (methadone clinics), outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, case management, and recovery support services.

In Los Angeles County, Medi-Cal substance use disorder treatment is administered through the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division. SAPC contracts with a network of treatment providers throughout LA County to deliver Medi-Cal-funded addiction services.

California expanded Medi-Cal substance use disorder benefits in recent years through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) waiver. This expansion significantly increased access to residential treatment, allowing Medi-Cal members in Los Angeles to access up to two 90-day residential treatment episodes per year when medically necessary.

How to Access Medi-Cal Rehab in LA

To access Medi-Cal-funded addiction treatment in Los Angeles, call the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the LA County Substance Abuse helpline at 1-844-804-7500. You can also visit a Medi-Cal-contracted treatment provider directly — many facilities can verify your Medi-Cal eligibility and begin the intake process on the same day.

If you do not currently have Medi-Cal, you may be eligible to apply. California Medi-Cal covers individuals and families with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, and undocumented residents are now eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status. You can apply at CoveredCA.com, your local DPSS office, or at many community health centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Medi-Cal cover drug rehab?+
Yes, Medi-Cal covers substance use disorder treatment at no cost to eligible members. This includes detox, residential treatment (up to two 90-day episodes per year), outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, and medication-assisted treatment. There are no copays or deductibles for Medi-Cal addiction treatment services.
How do I find Medi-Cal rehab centers in Los Angeles?+
You can find Medi-Cal rehab centers in LA by calling the LA County SAPC helpline at 1-844-804-7500, searching our directory for Medi-Cal-accepting facilities, or contacting SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357. Many community health centers can also connect you with Medi-Cal treatment providers.
Can I get residential treatment with Medi-Cal?+
Yes, Medi-Cal covers residential addiction treatment in Los Angeles through the DMC-ODS waiver program. You can access up to two 90-day residential treatment episodes per year when deemed medically necessary. Your treatment provider will conduct an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care.

RehabLosAngeles.org is an independent directory. Our listings are compiled and verified against publicly available data from SAMHSA's national treatment database and California DHCS licensing records. We do not create or editorially review clinical content — our role is to surface accurate, up-to-date facility information from trusted government and public sources.

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Disclaimer: This site does not provide medical advice. Always verify details directly with the facility. For immediate help call SAMHSA's helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7).

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