Expert Insights
Did you know drug and alcohol overdose is the leading cause of death for people experiencing homelessness in Glendale’s Los Angeles County? Meth and fentanyl are the top killers in recent years.
Fortunately, organizations in the area aren’t ignoring this at-risk population. Los Angeles County created the Homeless Mortality Prevention Initiative Workgroup, which is working to provide better addiction resources for the homeless population. Their action plans include expanding recovery-oriented housing options, providing more field-based services, and reducing the amount of time to access recovery services.
It’s good to see the county stepping up and making positive efforts to get help to those who need it most. This is exactly what we need in Glendale.
~ Kerry Nenn
Cost of Drug Rehab in Glendale
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Glendale varies considerably, depending on the type of program and the kinds of payment individual facilities will accept. Those costs can range from zero for a free, government-run program to thousands of dollars for a stay in a luxury drug or alcohol facility.
Inpatient or residential rehabs are generally the most expensive treatment programs since they provide room, board, and other amenities alongside a full slate of counseling, therapy, and other support for recovery from addiction. Outpatient programs usually involve regular meetings with a counselor, therapist, or group and typically cost considerably less than inpatient.
If you are struggling with low income, you may qualify for a free inpatient or outpatient program covered by state or federal funding or by nonprofit organizations using donations and grants. Private facilities make their own decisions about the payment options they accept, but most take some form of insurance or offer financial help in the form of payment plans, sliding fee scales, or scholarships.
Resources
- California Health Care Foundation.27 Jan 2022. California Health Care Almanac, 2022 Edition: Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). What is Naltrexone?
- National Library of Medicine Drug Information. (n.d.). Medline Plus.
- City of Glendale, California. (n.d.). Glendale, CA: Places and Neighborhoods.
- California Department of Healthcare Services. (n.d.) Naloxone Distribution Project.ca.gov.
