Substance Abuse Statistics in Novato, CA
The County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services and California Department of Public Health has broken down alcohol and drug use statistics for Marin County and Novato:
Marin County reported 42 drug overdose deaths in 2021.
There were 101 emergency department visits in the county in 2021 related to opioid overdose and 36 hospitalizations.
One of the zip codes that make up Novato had one of the top 10 opioid-related overdose death rates in the county in 2021 at 23.20 per 100,000 residents.
In 2020, Marin County had a death rate due to synthetic opioid overdose of 10.4 per 100,000 residents, which is a significant increase from the previous rate of 5.3.
Between 2017 and 2019, 20% of 11th graders in Marin County reported using recreational prescription drugs.
Between 2016 and 2020, 26% of car crash fatalities in the county involved alcohol.
How to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment in California
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider in the U.S. is required by law to provide at least some coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment. In California, residents should contact their insurance provider to confirm specific coverage with their carrier, including applicable copays.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Funded by federal and state taxes, this program pays for medical services for children and adults who have limited income. To qualify for Medi-Cal, California residents must meet income requirements and be one of the following: pregnant, responsible for a child under 21 years old, blind, disabled or a disabled family member, or 65 years or older.
California Medicare
California Medicare is a government program providing coverage to residents who are over the age of 65 or who have end-stage renal disease. California residents can use Medicare to cover the cost of rehab and other addiction treatment services; however, not all rehabs accept Medicare insurance.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
Sliding scale payment plans only charge California residents what they can afford, based on their income. To qualify, residents typically need to provide proof of income and assets.
TRICARE in California
California TRICARE (West Region) is a government program that provides health insurance for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehab programs funded by the Indian Health Service provide free addiction treatment to California Natives and Indigenous peoples in the U.S.
Resources
- City of Novato Police. (n.d.). 2021 Annual Report.
- The County of Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Community Health Dashboards.
- California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). County Health Rankings – Marin.