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Sober livingCall firstTakes Medicaid

Amity Foundation

Los Angeles, CA · Call for intake

Long-term community housing and recovery support, including people coming out of custody.

For: Adults, People leaving prison or jail, Low income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Work & incomeWalk-in

Chrysalis

Los Angeles, CA · Weekdays

Free job readiness and paid transitional work. No cost.

For: Adults, People leaving incarceration

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingWalk-in

Covenant House California

Los Angeles, CA · Open 24 hours

Shelter and housing for young people 18–24. Walk in any time.

For: Under 25, Youth

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

CRI-Help

Los Angeles, CA · 24 hours

Long-standing nonprofit in North Hollywood: detox, residential treatment and recovery housing.

For: Adults, LGBTQ+, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Work & incomeCall first

Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles, CA · Weekdays

Jobs, record clearing and support for people leaving incarceration or gang life.

For: People leaving incarceration, Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Medical careWalk-inTakes Medicaid

Homeless Health Care Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Mon–Fri, call for hours

Low-barrier health and recovery services in LA. No judgment, Medi-Cal welcome, walk-ins accepted.

For: People without housing, People who use drugs

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall firstTakes Medicaid

HOPICS (Special Service for Groups)

Los Angeles, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

South LA hub for housing help and benefits, including signing up for Medi-Cal and CalFresh.

For: Adults, Families, South LA residents

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline

Los Angeles, CA · 24 hours

One LA County number that finds you an open detox or treatment bed. Free.

For: Anyone in LA County, Medi-Cal, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingWalk-in

Los Angeles Mission

Los Angeles, CA · Meals daily — call for intake

Emergency shelter, three meals a day and a long-term recovery program.

For: Adults, Men

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Tarzana Treatment Centers

Los Angeles, CA · 24 hours

Nonprofit with sites in Tarzana, Reseda, Northridge, Lancaster and Long Beach. Detox, residential and clinics.

For: Adults, Teens, Women with children, Veterans

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingWalk-in

The Midnight Mission

Los Angeles, CA · Meals and showers daily

Walk in for meals and showers. Also runs a long-term recovery program.

For: Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingWalk-inPets OK

Union Rescue Mission

Los Angeles, CA · Open 24 hours — intake in the evening

One of the largest shelters on Skid Row. Beds, meals and showers.

For: Adults, Families, Women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall firstTakes Medicaid

CRI-Help — recovery housing

North Hollywood, CA · Call for admission

Nonprofit LA program with recovery housing after residential. Medi-Cal and low-cost beds.

For: Adults, Men, Women, Low income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Sober Living Network

Santa Monica, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

Southern California network of member sober living houses. They can point you to houses with open beds.

For: Adults, Men, Women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Tarzana Treatment Centers — admissions

Tarzana, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Full-service LA nonprofit: detox, residential, outpatient and medical care, with Medi-Cal accepted.

For: Adults, Youth, Families, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Action Alliance Sober Living

Fullerton, CA · 24 hours, 7 days

Affordable men's and women's sober living with 24+ houses across Orange County. Takes people with no job and no money — you must get work and pay what you owe.

For: Adult men, Adult women, People leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS line

Oakland, CA · 24 hours

Alameda County's 24-hour line for Medi-Cal treatment and mental health referrals.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in Alameda County

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall first

Anaheim Lighthouse

Anaheim, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Detox and residential treatment in a home-like Anaheim campus. Ask what your insurance covers.

For: Adults, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidTakes Medicaid

Apply for Medi-Cal (BenefitsCal)

Santa Ana, CA · Online, any time

Apply for Medi-Cal and CalFresh in one place. Treatment is covered once you're enrolled — do this before discharge.

For: Low income, No insurance, People leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall first

Bakersfield Homeless Center

Bakersfield, CA · Open 24 hours — call first

Emergency shelter for adults and families, meals included.

For: Adults, Families

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidCall firstTakes Medicaid

CalOptima Health (Orange County Medi-Cal)

Orange, CA · Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm

The Medi-Cal plan for Orange County. Ask them what treatment, medication and rides your plan covers.

For: Orange County Medi-Cal members

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Casa Capri Recovery (women)

Newport Beach, CA · Admissions 24/7

Women-only treatment and sober living. Admissions line answers 24/7.

For: Women 18+, Trauma, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

CCAPP certified recovery residences (California)

Santa Ana, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

California's certifying body for sober living homes. Use this list to avoid unlicensed houses.

For: Anyone leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Outreach & navigationCall first

City Net

Anaheim, CA · Leave a message — a worker calls back

Street outreach teams that find you a bed. Santa Ana: (714) 242-3706.

For: Adults, People living outside

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Clean Path Recovery

Santa Ana, CA · Call for admission

Residential treatment that takes pregnant and parenting clients. Drug Medi-Cal.

For: Pregnant and parenting women, Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Clean Path Recovery — sober living

Costa Mesa, CA · Call for openings

Step-down sober living after treatment. Ask about beds, rent and house rules before your discharge date.

For: Adults, Pregnant and parenting women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Cornerstone of Southern California

Tustin, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Tustin program with detox through outpatient. Ask about Drug Medi-Cal coverage when you call.

For: Adults, Men, Women, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Daylight Again

Fullerton, CA · Intake Tue & Thu 8–11am

Adult residential treatment. Takes Drug Medi-Cal and some clients with no funding.

For: Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall firstTakes Medicaid

Father Joe's Villages

San Diego, CA · Call for intake

The biggest homeless services campus in San Diego. Beds, meals, clinic.

For: Adults, Families, Veterans

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Fresno County substance use treatment

Fresno, CA · Call for hours

Fresno County's covered treatment system. Call 211 to be connected to the current access line.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall first

Fresno Mission

Fresno, CA · Call for intake

Shelter, meals and a long-term recovery program in central Fresno.

For: Adults, Men, Women with children

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Gerry House

Santa Ana, CA · Intake Mon–Fri 7am–2pm

Adult residential treatment a few blocks from downtown Santa Ana. Takes Drug Medi-Cal.

For: Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

FoodWalk-in

GLIDE

San Francisco, CA · Three meals a day

Three free meals a day, no questions asked, plus health and case support.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

HealthRIGHT 360

San Francisco, CA · Call for admission

Large California nonprofit with treatment and medical care in several counties. Medi-Cal accepted.

For: Adults, Women with children, Reentry, Low income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Hope by the Sea

San Juan Capistrano, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

South Orange County program with sober living after residential. Ask about the step-down houses.

For: Adults, Men, Women, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Hope House

Anaheim, CA · Intake Mon–Fri 9–11am

Residential program for men. Takes Drug Medi-Cal. Walk in for intake weekday mornings.

For: Adult men

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall firstPets OKTakes Medicaid

Illumination Foundation — navigation centers

Santa Ana, CA · Open 24 hours — call before you go

Low-barrier shelter beds in Santa Ana and Fullerton. Families: (714) 507-2490.

For: Adults, Families, Couples

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall first

Lighthouse Treatment Center

Anaheim, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Long-running Orange County program: detox through long-term residential, plus aftercare.

For: Adults, Dual diagnosis

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Mariposa Women & Family Center

Orange, CA · Mon–Fri, call for intake

Long-running Orange County nonprofit for women and families. Drug Medi-Cal and sliding-scale fees.

For: Women, Teens, Families, Survivors of abuse

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

McAlister Institute

El Cajon, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

San Diego County nonprofit with two dozen programs, most taking Medi-Cal.

For: Adults, Women with children, Teens

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall firstTakes Medicaid

McAlister Institute — recovery residences

El Cajon, CA · Call for openings

San Diego County nonprofit with treatment and sober living beds. Medi-Cal accepted.

For: Adults, Women with children, Youth

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Medi-Cal treatment access line for your county

Santa Ana, CA · Most county lines answer 24 hours

Official list of every California county's 24-hour Medi-Cal treatment line. Your county line can place you in a covered bed.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in California

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

OC Behavioral Health access line

Santa Ana, CA · 24 hours

One county number that screens you and sends you to an open treatment bed. Medi-Cal and no insurance both OK.

For: Anyone in Orange County, Medi-Cal, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall first

Orange County Rescue Mission — Village of Hope

Tustin, CA · Call for intake

Transitional housing campus with meals, job training and a clinic.

For: Adults, Families, Veterans

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Phoenix House Orange County

Santa Ana, CA · Call for admission

Residential and outpatient substance use treatment. Takes Medi-Cal.

For: Adults, Teens

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Riverside County substance use helpline

Riverside, CA · 24 hours

Riverside County's 24-hour line for covered treatment. They screen you and find an open bed.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in Riverside County

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Sacramento County alcohol & drug services

Sacramento, CA · Call for hours

Sacramento County's Drug Medi-Cal treatment system. 211 will connect you to the current access line.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

FoodWalk-in

Sacramento Loaves & Fishes

Sacramento, CA · Daytime, most days

Daily lunch, showers, mail and a safe place to sit during the day.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

Santa Ana, CA · Call for intake

Free six-month live-in recovery program with work therapy. No insurance needed — call to ask about a bed.

For: Adult men, Adult women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

San Bernardino County Behavioral Health access line

San Bernardino, CA · 24 hours

One 24-hour county number for Medi-Cal covered treatment and crisis help in San Bernardino County.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in the county

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Crisis lineCall firstTakes Medicaid

San Diego Access & Crisis Line

San Diego, CA · 24 hours

County line for crisis help and for getting into detox or treatment. Free, 24 hours.

For: Anyone in San Diego County

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housingCall first

San Diego Rescue Mission

San Diego, CA · Call for intake

Shelter, meals and a year-long recovery program.

For: Adults, Women with children

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabWalk-inTakes Medicaid

San Francisco Behavioral Health Access Center

San Francisco, CA · 24 hours by phone

Walk in or call. The city's front door for covered treatment, including medication for opioid use.

For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Santa Ana Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

Santa Ana, CA · Mon–Fri business hours

County outpatient drug and alcohol clinic in downtown Santa Ana. Low cost or free.

For: Adults, Pregnant and parenting clients

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Sober Living by the Sea

Newport Beach, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Long-running Newport Beach program with treatment plus sober living houses. Ask what your insurance covers.

For: Adults, Men, Women, Eating disorders

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

FoodWalk-inTakes Medicaid

St. Anthony Foundation

San Francisco, CA · Dining room daily — call for clinic hours

Walk in for a free meal, a shower, clothes or the free clinic.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

StepHouse Recovery — Costa Mesa (women)

Costa Mesa, CA · Intake Mon & Wed 8–10am

Women's residential program in Costa Mesa. Drug Medi-Cal and some unfunded beds.

For: Adult women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

StepHouse Recovery — Fountain Valley (men)

Fountain Valley, CA · Intake Mon & Wed 8–10am

Men's residential program in Fountain Valley. Drug Medi-Cal and some unfunded beds.

For: Adult men

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall firstTakes Medicaid

StepHouse Recovery — sober living

Fountain Valley, CA · Call for openings

Sober living paired with outpatient treatment, so you keep your groups after residential.

For: Adult men, Adult women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

The Ohio House

Costa Mesa, CA · Call for openings

Men's structured sober living in Costa Mesa. Work or school is expected — ask about rent and the wait list.

For: Adult men

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

The Villa

Santa Ana, CA · Intake by appointment Mon–Fri 9–11am

Women's residential treatment in Santa Ana. Call for a morning intake appointment.

For: Adult women

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Vera's Sanctuary

Trabuco Canyon, CA · Call for admission

Residential treatment for young women, ages 18 to 30. Drug Medi-Cal.

For: Women 18–30

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall first

Volunteers of America — Alcoholism & Drug Services Center

San Diego, CA · Call for admission

Downtown San Diego detox and residential treatment with sliding-scale fees.

For: Adults, Dual diagnosis, LGBTQ+

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Medical careCall firstTakes Medicaid

Western Pacific Rehab (methadone)

Fullerton, CA · Dosing early mornings — call for hours

Outpatient methadone clinic for opioid use. Call about intake and dosing hours.

For: Adults using opioids

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Woodglen Recovery Junction

Fullerton, CA · Intake Tue & Thu 8–11am

Adult residential treatment in Fullerton. Takes Drug Medi-Cal.

For: Adults

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Yellowstone Recovery

Costa Mesa, CA · Call for admission — 24 hours

Affordable Costa Mesa program: detox and residential, then sober living to finish out. Ask about their low-cost rate.

For: Adults, Low income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Outreach & navigation

211 — local help in your area

Works in every city · 24 hours in most areas

One call connects you to shelter, food, rent help and health services where you are.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Crisis line

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Works in every city · 24 hours, every day

Call or text 988 if you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, or just need someone now.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Recovery meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting finder

Works in every city · Meetings all day, every day

Find an AA meeting near you. Free. No sign-up.

For: Anyone who wants to stop drinking

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aid

Benefits.gov

Works in every city · Online, any time

Answer a few questions and it lists benefits you may qualify for.

For: Anyone

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

ID & documents

Birth certificates & state ID

Works in every city · Online, any time

Order your birth certificate, then get a state ID at the DMV. Shelters can hold mail for you.

For: Anyone without documents

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober living

Find a certified sober living home (NARR states)

Works in every city · Online, any time

Pick your state, then search that state's certified recovery residences. Certification means the house was inspected.

For: Anyone leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid

Find treatment that takes Medicaid (any state)

Works in every city · 24 hours

Search treatment and check the 'Medicaid' payment filter, or call the free 24-hour line and ask.

For: Medicaid members, No insurance, Anyone in the US

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabTakes Medicaid

FindTreatment.gov

Works in every city · Online, any time

Government search for licensed treatment programs, including ones that take Medicaid.

For: Anyone needing treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housing

HUD Find Shelter

Works in every city · Online, any time

Map of shelters, food and clinics run by the federal housing department.

For: Anyone without housing

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aidTakes Medicaid

Medicaid & healthcare.gov

Works in every city · Online, any time

Free or low-cost health coverage. Medicaid pays for most detox and rehab.

For: Low or no income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Medical care

NAMI HelpLine

Works in every city · Weekdays, 10am–10pm ET

Mental health information and referrals for you or someone you care about.

For: Anyone with a mental health question

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Recovery meetings

Narcotics Anonymous meeting finder

Works in every city · Meetings all day, every day

Find an NA meeting near you. Free. No sign-up.

For: Anyone recovering from drug use

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober living

National Alliance for Recovery Residences

Works in every city · Online, any time

Find certified recovery residences — sober living that meets a real standard.

For: People leaving treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Shelter & housing

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Works in every city · 24 hours, every day

For veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing. Free and confidential.

For: Veterans

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Crisis line

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Works in every city · 24 hours, every day

Help if someone is hurting you or you are not safe where you sleep.

For: Anyone experiencing abuse

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober living

Oxford House sober living

Works in every city · Online vacancy list, any time

Self-run sober houses across the country. Search vacancies and call the house.

For: People in recovery

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Crisis line

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

Works in every city · 24 hours, every day

Confidential support after sexual assault, any time, free.

For: Survivors of sexual assault

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

RehabTakes Medicaid

SAMHSA National Helpline

Works in every city · 24 hours, every day

Free, confidential treatment referral for drug and alcohol problems. Also 1-800-662-HELP.

For: Anyone needing treatment

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Benefits & aid

SNAP food assistance

Works in every city · Online, any time

Apply for monthly food money in your state. You can apply with no income and no address.

For: Low or no income

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Sober livingCall first

Sober Living America

Works in every city · Call for openings

Nonprofit sober living in several states, often with help getting a job and the first month covered. Call to ask what's open.

For: Adults, Men, Women, No money for rent

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.

Food

USDA National Hunger Hotline

Works in every city · Weekdays, 7am–10pm ET

Tells you where to get food today and how to apply for food assistance.

For: Anyone who needs food

Verify by calling — hours and openings change.