California services you can call directly. Hours change, so always call first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.