Top Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in California

Here are some statistics concerning drug and alcohol misuse in Hesperia and San Bernardino County:^1,2

Throughout 2019 and 2020, there were 2,987 admissions into San Bernardino County rehabs for opiate use.

There was a 103% increase in admissions to San Bernardino County-funded rehabs due to opiate use.

There were 1,816 admissions into San Bernardino County rehabs due to methamphetamine use.

You may believe that the cost of rehab is too high for you to receive treatment. This is likely not the case. There are free and low-cost drug and alcohol rehab options available in the form of state-funded rehabs, charitable rehabs, and rehab scholarships.

State-Funded Rehabs

Some rehab programs receive funding from the state of California to provide treatment to individuals with a low income. These rehabs are called state-funded rehabs. State-funded rehabs usually require you to fill out an application proving that you have a low income to be admitted into the program.

Charitable Organizations

Some charities have a mission is to provide free or low-cost alcohol and drug rehab to individuals who can’t pay for rehab themselves. These charitable organizations can provide treatment due to donations. Just like a state-funded rehab, you may have to fill out an application providing proof of income.

Rehab Scholarships

Some rehab centers set aside a certain amount of money to be put into a fund used to pay for rehab for individuals who show extraordinary need. These funds are called rehab scholarships. Rehab scholarships aren’t openly announced, so you may have to contact your chosen rehab to get more information.

Here are some free and low-cost options for alcohol and drug rehab centers in and near Hesperia:

• Inland Empire Teen Challenge
• Aegis Treatment Center LLC Hesperia
• County of San Bernardino Victorville CHOICE SUD Treatment

Private Insurance

If state-funded and charitable rehabs are full or otherwise unavailable to you, you may still be able to attend alcohol and drug rehab at a low cost or even no cost at all.

If you have private health insurance, you can use your insurance to pay for the costs of rehab. Private insurance like Cigna and United Healthcare will pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, allowing you to get the quality care you need. Checking with your insurance provider to see which rehabs are in-network is a good way to reduce the costs of rehab.

Medicare

If you don’t have private health insurance, you may be able to pay for rehab using Medicare.

Medicare is a health benefits program available to anyone who is 65 or older. Medicare will only pay for licensed alcohol and drug rehabs.

Treatments that Medicare covers include:³

• Inpatient rehab
• Outpatient rehab
• Medications like methadone
• Substance abuse-related hospitalizations
• Educational resources on the effects of drug and alcohol misuse

You may receive Medicare if you are 65 years old or older or you have a qualifying disability.

Medi-Cal

If you don’t qualify for Medicare, you may be able to pay for rehab using Medi-Cal.

Medi-Cal is a program that receives both state and federal funding. Medi-Cal offers health coverage to anyone who has a low income. Just like Medicare, Medi-Cal will pay for the costs of alcohol and drug rehab. Therapies that Medi-Cal covers includes:⁴

• Inpatient/residential rehab
• Outpatient rehab
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Detox
• Individual therapy and group therapy

You may qualify for Medi-Cal if you have a low income.

• San Bernandino County. (2022). Substance Abuse.
• University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). County Health Rankings and Roadmaps: California-San Bernardino.
• Center for Medicare Advocacy. (2022). Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2022). Substance Use Disorders.