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Los Angeles County recorded 2,438 drug overdose deaths in 2024, down 22% from 3,137 in 2023. Within 30 miles of Los Angeles, FindTreatment.gov lists 301 substance use facilities, including 122 offering detoxification. Here is how to start treatment.
Last updated: Thu Oct 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Los Angeles is Southern California's largest city and the Los Angeles County seat. Within 30 miles of downtown Los Angeles, the federal treatment locator lists 301 substance use facilities, from medical detox to outpatient medication clinics. This guide covers the local overdose numbers, the public front door for treatment, and how to pay for care.
What the local overdose data show
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 2,438 drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in 2024, down 22% from 3,137 in 2023 and the lowest total since 2019. Its Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program's latest overdose report counts 2,298 accidental overdose deaths in 2025, a further decline. Fentanyl was involved in about 52% of 2024 accidental overdose deaths, and methamphetamine remains a major contributor, often in combination.
Treatment near Los Angeles by the numbers
The SAMHSA treatment locator lists 301 substance use facilities within 30 miles of downtown Los Angeles (ZIP 90012):
- 122 offering detoxification (withdrawal management)
- 123 with residential programs
- 188 offering outpatient services
- 37 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) and 182 that prescribe buprenorphine
- 163 that administer or prescribe medication for alcohol use disorder
Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current openings by phone.
Who provides public treatment in Los Angeles
The LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500, run by the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program, screens callers and connects them to county-contracted treatment. SAPC runs Los Angeles County's Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System, so Medi-Cal members can be assessed and placed through the county network.
You can also search findtreatment.gov from ZIP code 90012 and filter by level of care, medication, and payment option.
Levels of care to expect
Care is matched to the person, usually after an assessment. Options near Los Angeles range from medically supervised detox and residential treatment to intensive outpatient programs, regular outpatient counseling, and medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so ask about medical withdrawal management before stopping heavy use.
Paying for treatment
California expanded Medi-Cal to most low-income adults. Medi-Cal covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment through participating providers, and Los Angeles County delivers it through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System run by SAPC. That system covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient care, and medications for addiction treatment.
If you have private insurance, federal parity rules require your plan to cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to medical care; ask about in-network programs and prior authorization. If you are uninsured, ask the LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline about publicly funded programs or help applying for Medi-Cal.
How to start today
- In a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to speak with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Call the LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500, or search findtreatment.gov from ZIP code 90012 to compare programs.
- If someone uses opioids, keep naloxone (Narcan) on hand. Pharmacies can dispense it without a prescription.
Treatment by substance in Los Angeles
Questions about rehab in Los Angeles
How many addiction treatment facilities are near Los Angeles?
The SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov locator lists 301 substance use treatment facilities within 30 miles of downtown Los Angeles, including 122 offering detoxification, 123 with residential programs, and 188 offering outpatient care. Counts change as programs open and close.
How many people die of drug overdose in Los Angeles County?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports 2,438 drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in 2024, down 22% from 3,137 in 2023. SAPC's latest report counts 2,298 accidental overdose deaths in 2025.
Who do I call for addiction help in Los Angeles?
The LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline (1-844-804-7500), run by Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control program, can help with screening and placement in county-contracted programs. For a crisis, call or text 988.
Does Medi-Cal cover rehab in Los Angeles?
Medi-Cal covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment when you are eligible. Los Angeles County runs a Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System through SAPC, so Medi-Cal members can be screened and placed through the county network. Confirm networks and authorization rules before you commit.
Is alcohol or opioid withdrawal dangerous?
Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens and should be managed with medical supervision. Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own, but the risk of overdose after a break is high, so start with a plan for medication and naloxone. Call 911 if someone is unresponsive or struggling to breathe.