Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Oakland, CA
37 treatment centers in and around Oakland, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here, how to pay for it, and a note from one of our experts.
- 29 outpatient programs
- 18 inpatient rehabs
- 10 detox clinics
All 37 centers in Oakland
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East Bay Community Recovery Project Oakland |
2545 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 In Oakland, Project Pride is a drug and alcohol rehab for women only. It admits adult and young adult women, including pregnant women, women who are parenting and postpartum women after a birth. It also serves women with a mental health disorder along with a substance use disorder. Women’s Residential Care in Oakland Project Pride is a 24-hou |
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HAART Oakland |
10850 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 HAART Oakland is an opioid treatment program serving adults in Oakland, California. The center specializes in outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkiller dependence, with support for co-occurring mental health conditions. HAART emphasizes humanistic, low-barrier care designed to meet people where they are on their recovery journey. Medication-Assisted Treatment HAART includes medication-assisted treatment for opioid… |
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La Familia El Chante Recovery Home |
425 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610 La Familia El Chante Recovery Home is a residential substance use treatment program in Oakland, California that offers men a structured, community-centered path to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Operated by La Familia, this 20-bed recovery home offers 24-hour support, individualized counseling and culturally responsive care rooted in connection, stability and long-term sobriety. Residential Addiction Treatment Treatment at El… |
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Teen Challenge Oakland Mens Center |
2221 90th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603 The Teen Challenge Oakland Men’s Center, also known as East Bay Teen Challenge (EBTC), is a long term residential rehab that’s located in eastern Oakland, California. Here, they offer men aged 18 and older a safe place to live and recover from drug and alcohol addictions with their faith based, nonmedical rehab program. Recovery That Develops You At EBTC, they… |
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BACS Bay Area Community Services |
390 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is a behavioral health and community services organization in Oakland, California for adults across the Bay Area. The organization focuses on crisis stabilization, residential support, co-occurring mental health and substance use needs and wraparound services including housing, employment and healthcare navigation. BACS operates with a "whatever it takes" philosophy, meeting people where they are and… |
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Seneca Family of Agencies – Center for Innovation & Excellence |
8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605 Seneca in Oakland, California, uses the unconditional care model in treating children and their families. They seek to transform the lives of children and youth to promote a happy and healthy adult life. The organization accepts Medicaid and other state funded programs. They accept donations and receive funds and grants to help families with financial need. As an agency that… |
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New Bridge Foundation |
2323 Hearst Ave, Oakland, CA 94709 New Bridge Foundation provides substance use treatment for adults 18 and older in Oakland, California. They offer a nurturing, compassionate environment for residential guests and include telehealth options for more convenience. Specialized Programming The team at New Bridge understands that addiction can happen to anyone. They offer treatment to everyone who needs recovery assistance, including the LGBTQ+ community. These members… |
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Baywell Health |
700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607 Baywell Health is an addiction treatment center in Oakland, California. People of all ages can use the outpatient mental health services, and adult outpatient behavioral health is for people 18 and over. The adult program includes individual and group therapy, along with case management and crisis intervention. Outpatient mental health care here is for moderate and severe symptoms. Opioid Treatment… |
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BAART Programs Oakland |
1124 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 BAART Programs is an outpatient rehab in Oakland, California. It provides care for adults 18 and older and it treats dependence on heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid pain medications. What is offered in Oakland? BAART Programs offers medication assisted treatment with methadone and buprenorphine. Methadone stops other opioids from working and eases cravings and withdrawal. Buprenorphine is available through office… |
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Lifelong East Bay Community Recovery Project |
2577 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 LifeLong East Bay Community Recovery Project is a nonprofit substance use and mental health treatment organization serving Oakland and Hayward, California. The program provides residential and outpatient services for low income individuals and families with co-occurring disorders. The organization accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and several private insurance plans. Sliding scale fees and payment assistance are available and are based on income.… |
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Magnolia Womens Recovery |
17 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94607 If you’re a pregnant or postpartum woman seeking mental health or addiction care in Oakland, California, Magnolia Women’s Recovery may be a good option for you. The center offers residential programs for women who are pregnant or postpartum and women who have children under age seven. The environment is smoke and vape free. I noticed that this is a nonprofit,… |
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Saint Marys Center Transitional Housing |
925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA 94608 Saint Marys Center Transitional Housing is a rehab located in Oakland, California. Saint Marys Center Transitional Housing specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic |
525 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic is a VA-operated clinic in downtown Oakland serving Veterans across the San Francisco VA Health Care System. The clinic offers a full range of mental health and substance use services, including co-occurring disorder care, PTSD and trauma treatment and medication-supported recovery. Its mission centers on delivering Veteran-focused care that addresses both behavioral health and the practical… |
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Options Recovery Services Oakland |
1630 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 COPE Community Services runs their Villa Verde Integrated Care Clinic from northern Green Valley, Arizona. They offer mental health counseling and substance use treatment, which includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. Counseling Centered on Relapse Prevention One thing I like about COPE’s MAT program is that they combine medication with counseling services that are specifically geared toward long-term… |
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Kaiser Permanente Oakland Addiction Medicine |
380 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94609 Kaiser Permanente Oakland Addiction Medicine and Recovery Services is an outpatient addiction treatment program in Oakland, California. The program offers day treatment, early recovery, and continuing recovery services for adolescents and adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. As part of an integrated health system, Kaiser Permanente coordinates addiction treatment with primary care and other medical services. Outpatient… |
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American Health Services – Lifeline Treatment Services |
10429 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94603 Lifeline Treatment Services is an arm of American Health Services and Eldorado Community Service Centers in Oakland, California. They are part of a large network that provides mental health and addiction treatment services throughout Southern and Northern California. They do accept Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. They also offer self payment and sliding scale options when you qualify. The facility… |
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East Bay Agency for Children |
2828 Ford Street, Oakland, CA 94601 East Bay Agency for Children, located in Oakland, California, offers behavioral health services for children. Their programs are outpatient in nature, including school based services provided on site at the client’s place of learning. Specialized support is available for trauma survivors and their families. Individualized care plans are created for each client and providers use an array of treatments and… |
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Horizon Services Chrysalis |
3837-3845 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 Horizon Services Chrysalis provides mental health and addiction recovery services for adult women in Oakland, California. They provide residential treatment and aftercare services to help clients overcome their challenges and set the foundation for long term recovery. Specialized services are available for clients with co-occurring conditions. Horizon Services Chrysalis is state licensed and accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental… |
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La Cheim Behavioral Health Services |
3031 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609 Located in Oakland, California, La Cheim Behavioral Health Services provides mental health and behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. They offer partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs as well as aftercare services. Treatments include evidence based therapies, telehealth services and counseling services. Clients requiring addiction recovery services can receive referrals to alcohol and drug rehab centers for additional support. |
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Lifeline Treatment Services |
10429 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94603 Lifeline Treatment Services is located in Oakland, California, and operates in conjunction with the El Dorado Community Service Center. Men and women can turn to the Oakland location and receive drug rehab services for their drug or opioid dependence. Their facility takes both appointments and walk-ins and will connect you to substance abuse treatments including narcotics replacement therapy. They accept… |
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MPI Treatment Services |
3012 Summit Street 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94609 MPI Treatment Services provides alcohol and drug rehab services and behavioral health care for teenagers and adults in Oakland, California. They offer inpatient treatment in addition to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and general outpatient programs Specialized services are available for clients with co-occurring conditions. MPI Treatment Services is accredited by The Joint Commission. |
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Native American Health Center Community Wellness |
3124 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601 Located in Oakland, California, Native American Health Center Community Wellness is a mental health and behavioral health treatment center for children, adolescents and adults. They provide outpatient programs designed to help clients overcome past traumas and restore their overall wellness. Specialized services are available for pregnant and mothering women. Treatments include evidence based therapies as well as services based on… |
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Community Recovery Center |
7501 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94621 West Oakland Health Community Recovery Center provides addiction recovery services for adults in Oakland, California. They offer medication assisted treatment and behavioral health care to clients. MAT uses FDA approved medication to help clients who misuse opioids manage cravings and avoid relapse. West Oakland Health Community Recovery Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and the Substance Abuse and Mental… |
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Friendship House Women's Lodge |
1815 39th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 Friendship House Women's Lodge is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program in Oakland, California. It's for pregnant women and mothers of children ages 0 to 5. The rehab offers six months of residential rehab and then they have an extended reentry phase. They incorporate counseling, assessments and medication for addiction treatment. What sets it apart is a mother and… |
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Alta Bates Summit Outpatient Rehabilitation |
3100 Summit Street, Oakland, CA 94609 Alta Bates Summit Outpatient Rehabilitation is a rehab located in Oakland, California. Alta Bates Summit Outpatient Rehabilitation specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Expert insight
“We’ll save more lives and get more people into addiction treatment, which will save our resources in the long run.”
I am a big supporter of making medication-assisted treatment more available to treat opioid addiction, and I think we are making great strides in Oakland through MAT programs. But we also need to turn our attention to meth, in my opinion.
Major cities on the West Coast, including Oakland and Portland, are experiencing major problems with meth use. It's a cheap drug that is becoming more widely available and deadly, often unknowingly to the people using it. While it can help people experiencing homelessness be more alert and survive extreme poverty, the supply is killing people because it is laced with fentanyl.
The media are not giving this issue enough attention because they want to pretend it's an issue for unhoused people undeserving of attention. These people deserve care and treatment. It would make more sense to put resources into providing more shelters, safe drug supplies and fentanyl testing kits, in my opinion.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about rehab in Oakland
How We Rank Listings
The 39 treatment providers listed for Oakland are drawn from verified public records maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Each listing reflects facility-reported data on levels of care, accepted payment types, specialty populations served and accreditation status.
Facilities holding national accreditation from the Joint Commission or CARF appear higher among results because independent accreditation confirms a program meets evidence-based clinical standards. We also weigh breadth of services — including whether a facility provides medical detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or dual-diagnosis support — alongside the range of payment options accepted. No facility pays for placement, and ranking cannot be purchased.
Rehab in Oakland: What to Know
Oakland is Alameda County's largest city and the population center of the East Bay, part of the broader San Francisco Bay Area metro. The city's treatment network combines hospital-affiliated programs, nonprofit and faith-based providers and a network of county-funded clinics that collectively serve the full range of clinical needs, from medically supervised withdrawal management through long-term outpatient care. The 39 facilities in our Oakland directory represent a cross-section of that mix; families looking for a broader view of options across the region can browse the full California rehab directory or learn more about how addiction treatment programs work before reaching out to a specific facility.
The county behavioral health infrastructure is anchored by Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH), which operates the largest publicly funded substance use treatment network in the county. ACBH's ACCESS program provides telephone screening and referral, Monday through Friday, connecting Alameda County residents to outpatient clinics, residential placements and MAT programs based on clinical need and insurance status. Additional significant providers in Oakland include programs affiliated with Sutter Health's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Bonita House and the VA's Twenty-First Street Clinic, which serves enrolled veterans.
Opioid use disorder is the county's most pressing public health crisis. Alameda County recorded 309 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, an age-adjusted rate of 21.82 per 100,000 residents and a 65 percent increase from 2022. That placed Alameda in the second-worst quartile of California counties for opioid mortality, even as some neighboring Bay Area counties saw rates stabilize. People experiencing homelessness account for an estimated 30 percent of overdose deaths in the county, and Black residents die at rates roughly three times the county average, according to Alameda County health reporting. These disparities make access to low-barrier detox and medication-assisted treatment a particular priority for Oakland's treatment community.
Geographically, Oakland's treatment facilities are distributed across the flatlands and hill neighborhoods and are accessible via BART from across the East Bay. The proximity to the Fruitvale, San Antonio and West Oakland districts, areas with documented high rates of substance use and overdoses, means that community-based outpatient care and harm reduction services are embedded close to the populations that need them most.
Cost of Rehab in Oakland
Treatment costs in Oakland track at or above California state averages. The Bay Area's higher cost of living and elevated staffing overhead push residential and outpatient programs toward the upper end of statewide ranges for comparable services. That said, cost is not a barrier to care for most Oakland residents: 18 facilities in our directory accept Medi-Cal, and the county's Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) covers detox, residential treatment and outpatient services at little or no cost for qualifying individuals. For residents using private insurance, verifying your rehab benefits before admission is the fastest way to understand your out-of-pocket exposure. The figures below reflect typical California ranges for self-pay, private treatment and should not be treated as quotes for any individual program.
Several factors move costs higher or lower than these baseline figures:
How to Pay for Rehab in Oakland
All 39 treatment providers in Oakland's directory accept at least one insurance or funding type. Thirty-five accept self-payment or cash — the most widely available option — and the majority also report accepting public insurance or offering some form of financial assistance. The breakdown below covers each major payment pathway and what it covers for Oakland residents.
Medicare
Medicare covers meaningful portions of substance use disorder treatment for eligible individuals aged 65 and older, and for younger adults who qualify through disability. Part A covers inpatient detox in a hospital setting. Part B covers outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and certain physician-administered medications. Part D covers oral MAT prescriptions, including buprenorphine. Seventeen Oakland facilities accept Medicare. Coverage is subject to deductibles and coinsurance, and some programs may require prior authorization. Calling the facility directly to confirm Medicare acceptance and get a cost estimate before admission is worth the time.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program and the most comprehensive coverage option for low-income residents. Alameda County participates in the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), which extends coverage to residential treatment up to 90 days per year, medical detox, outpatient counseling, IOPs and medication-assisted treatment including buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone. As of January 2024, all California residents who meet income requirements qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status. In Alameda County, Medi-Cal managed care is administered through Alameda Alliance for Health and Anthem Blue Cross. Eighteen Oakland facilities in our directory accept Medi-Cal. Income-eligible residents can apply through BenefitsCal or by calling 1-866-613-3777.
Military Benefits
Five Oakland facilities accept TRICARE, the federal insurance program for active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members and their families. TRICARE covers detox, inpatient residential care, outpatient programs and MAT at authorized facilities. Active-duty members typically need a referral from their primary care manager for non-emergency residential care; retirees and dependents have more flexibility depending on their TRICARE plan. Veterans enrolled in VA health care may also access SUD treatment directly through the VA system. For a full overview of coverage options and resources available to service members and their families, see our guide to rehab resources for veterans and active-duty military.
Insurance and Private Pay
Twenty-one Oakland facilities accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, all marketplace plans must cover substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit — this includes detox, inpatient, outpatient and MAT. The specifics of what you owe depend on your deductible, copay and whether the facility is in-network. Major insurers serving the Bay Area include:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- HealthNet
- Kaiser Permanente
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
Other Low-Cost Options
Fifteen Oakland facilities offer sliding-scale fees, 18 provide some form of financial assistance, and 13 offer financing to spread treatment costs over time. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Oakland, including LifeLong Medical Care and La Clínica de La Raza, use sliding-fee schedules based on federal poverty guidelines to provide affordable outpatient treatment and MAT to uninsured and underinsured residents. Alameda County also participates in California's contingency management program, which provides gift cards of up to $599 over 24 weeks to participants who test negative for stimulants, creating an additional financial incentive for people working through methamphetamine or cocaine use.
Free Treatment Programs
Three facilities in Oakland offer treatment at no cost to clients. Free programs are typically funded through county contracts, state grants or nonprofit endowments and may have eligibility requirements or waitlists. Rehab scholarships can also cover part or all of treatment costs at private facilities that participate in scholarship programs. The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center at 601 Webster Street offers a free, six-month residential recovery program for adults with no insurance required.
Levels of Care Available in Oakland
Oakland's 39 treatment providers span five active levels of care, from medically supervised withdrawal management through transitional sober living housing, giving families a range of settings that can match clinical need, work schedules and family obligations.
Medical detox is the medically supervised process of clearing substances from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms safely. Withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and benzodiazepines can be life-threatening without clinical oversight, and stopping without support carries serious risks. Ten Oakland facilities provide medical detox. Programs range from hospital-based settings with 24-hour nursing and physician oversight to residential detox units where medication protocols ease the process before transitioning to the next level of care.
Inpatient rehab (also called residential treatment) provides structured, 24-hour care in a live-in setting, typically lasting 28 to 90 days. Nineteen Oakland facilities offer this level of care. Residential programs remove people from the environments and relationships that can fuel continued use and provide daily individual therapy, group sessions and clinical monitoring. This is the appropriate level of care following detox for people with moderate to severe substance use disorders, unstable living situations or prior failed attempts at outpatient treatment. Learn about what to expect in residential rehab before choosing a program.
Outpatient rehab allows people to live at home while attending treatment sessions a few times per week. Thirty Oakland facilities offer outpatient services, making this the most widely available level of care in the directory. Standard outpatient programs work well for people with stable housing and strong support systems, mild to moderate substance use disorders or those stepping down from residential treatment. The flexibility of outpatient care also makes it compatible with work and parenting responsibilities.
Dual diagnosis programs treat substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. With 27 Oakland facilities providing this specialized care, dual diagnosis is the most widely available specialty in the directory. Conditions commonly treated alongside substance use include depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder. Research consistently shows that treating both conditions together produces better outcomes than addressing them sequentially, since untreated mental health symptoms are a frequent trigger for relapse.
Sober living provides a structured, substance-free residential environment intended to bridge the gap between intensive treatment and independent living. Three Oakland facilities offer sober living. Residents typically attend outpatient treatment or support groups, contribute to household responsibilities and meet with house managers regularly. Longer stays in structured sober living environments are consistently linked to better long-term recovery outcomes. For guidance on planning life after treatment, see our overview of rehab aftercare and continuing care.
Specialty Programs in Oakland
Oakland's treatment network includes programs designed for specific populations, with particularly strong representation for young adults and people working through alcohol or opioid use disorders alongside other life challenges. The counts below reflect facility self-reporting in our directory.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Oakland
When insurance or savings don't cover the full cost of care, Oakland has a network of county-funded, harm reduction, VA and nonprofit resources that can fill the gap. If you or someone you're supporting is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 — it connects directly to local mental health and substance use support, available around the clock. See our crisis support and suicide prevention resources for additional options.
Crisis and Referral Lines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988. Available 24/7 for mental health crises, substance use emergencies, and connection to local resources.
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 (HELP). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information in English and Spanish. samhsa.gov.
- ACBH ACCESS Hotline — 1-800-491-9099. Alameda County Behavioral Health's 24/7 multilingual line for mental health and substance use screening and referrals for county residents.
County Behavioral Health
- Alameda County Behavioral Health Department — health.alamedacountyca.gov | Phone: 1-800-491-9099. ACBH operates the county's largest public SUD treatment network, including outpatient clinics throughout Oakland, MAT programs and specialized youth and older adult services. Treatment is available for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and uninsured residents. Access begins with a phone screening through the ACCESS line.
Harm Reduction
- HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC) — 5323 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 | (510) 434-0307 | heppac.org. HEPPAC distributes free naloxone kits after a brief training session, provides syringe services at fixed Oakland sites and runs a mobile unit that visits Fruitvale, West Oakland and Deep East Oakland three times per week. Staff can also connect participants to MAT referrals and other community resources.
Veterans and Military
- Twenty-First Street VA Clinic — 525 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 587-3400 | va.gov. This San Francisco VA Health Care System clinic offers outpatient substance use treatment, MAT including methadone and buprenorphine, individual and group therapy and homeless outreach programs for enrolled veterans. Referrals are not required; call to schedule an appointment.
Nonprofit and Faith-Based Programs
- Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center — 601 Webster Street, Oakland, CA | (510) 451-4514 | salvationarmyusa.org. Offers a free, six-month residential recovery program for adults with no insurance required. The program includes housing, meals, work therapy, individual and group counseling and life skills development. Open to men and women 18 and older who have completed or do not require medical detox.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Oakland
Oakland sits within Alameda County, where the synthetic opioid crisis has driven some of the steepest overdose increases in the Bay Area over the past several years. The role of fentanyl in driving those deaths is well-documented locally, with East Bay drug checking data showing fentanyl appearing even in non-opioid drug supplies. The statistics below are drawn from Alameda County Health's public health reporting and the county's Board of Supervisors records.
For national context on substance use mortality trends, national substance use statistics from SAMHSA and the CDC provide a broader comparison point.
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