Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Santa Monica, CA

Our directory brings together drug and alcohol treatment providers in Santa Monica so you can compare them in one place. Listings draw on data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), state licensing records, and accreditation bodies including the Joint Commission and CARF.

We prioritize facilities that hold current state licensure and independent accreditation, offer verifiable levels of care, and publish clear information about the payment types and populations they serve. We do not accept payment in exchange for a higher position, and a listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of outcomes. Always verify a program's licensure, services, and insurance details directly with the facility before making a decision.

• Current state licensure and independent accreditation status
• Verified levels of care, from detox through outpatient and aftercare
• Transparency around accepted insurance and payment options
• Specialty programs and the specific populations a facility serves

Santa Monica sits on the Westside of Los Angeles County, and the 23 treatment facilities tracked here are part of one of the largest publicly funded treatment systems in the country. Substance use services across the county are administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC), which operates a network of contracted providers under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System.

If you want to see how local options fit into the wider picture, you can also browse rehab centers across California or read about addiction treatment options more broadly.

Santa Monica has a long-established treatment presence of its own. CLARE|MATRIX, a nonprofit formed from the merger of the CLARE Foundation and the Matrix Institute of Addictions, runs a full continuum of care from its Pico campus in the city, including gender-specific residential programs, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment.

Its roots reflect a broader Westside history of community-based recovery services that predates much of the current county system.

Like the rest of Los Angeles County, Santa Monica has been shaped by the fentanyl-driven overdose crisis. Countywide, fentanyl was involved in 52% of accidental overdose deaths in 2024, and it remains the single most common drug type listed in overdose fatalities.

Anyone weighing options for opioid use disorder should ask prospective programs directly about their approach to medication-assisted treatment and overdose prevention.

Because Santa Monica is compact and well connected by transit within the Westside, many residents also access programs in nearby communities such as West Los Angeles, Venice, Culver City, and West Hollywood. Facility counts on this page reflect programs based in Santa Monica itself, so it is worth considering the surrounding area when comparing availability and wait times.

There is no single price for treatment in Santa Monica. What you pay depends on the level of care, the length of the program, whether medications are involved, and how much of the cost your insurance covers. As a reference point, statewide averages compiled by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics give a sense of the range across California.

Santa Monica sits in one of the higher cost-of-living areas in California, so private-pay and luxury programs on the Westside can run at or above these state averages. Verifying your benefits before you commit is the single most effective way to bring the real cost down, since much of detox, inpatient, and outpatient care may be covered.

You can learn more about using insurance for rehab and how coverage differs between residential treatment and lower-cost outpatient settings.

Of the 23 facilities in Santa Monica, most accept some combination of self-payment, private insurance, and public coverage. The mix below shows how many local programs reported accepting each payment type, which can help you narrow the list before you start making calls.

The right payment path depends on your coverage and income. The sections below outline the most common options for Santa Monica residents.

Santa Monica facilities cover the full continuum of care, from medically supervised detox through residential treatment and flexible outpatient options. Local counts include 7 detox programs, 16 inpatient programs, and 17 outpatient clinics, along with dual diagnosis and sober living options.

Medical detox is often the first step for people who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. Supervised detox manages withdrawal safely and prepares you for ongoing treatment. Learn more about what to expect during medical detox.

Inpatient rehab provides live-in care with 24-hour support, structure, and a break from everyday triggers. With 16 residential programs, Santa Monica has the deepest bench in this category. Read more about residential treatment and who it suits best.

Partial hospitalization offers day-long clinical treatment, usually five days a week, for people who need intensive care but can return home at night. See how partial hospitalization bridges inpatient and outpatient care.

Outpatient rehab lets you keep up with work, school, or family while attending scheduled sessions. With 17 outpatient clinics, it is the most common setting in the city. Explore outpatient and intensive outpatient programs to compare formats.

Dual diagnosis programs treat substance use alongside co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. Seventeen Santa Monica facilities offer this integrated approach, which matters because untreated mental health conditions can undermine recovery. Learn more about co-occurring depression and how it is addressed in treatment.

Sober living homes provide structured, substance-free housing after formal treatment ends. Santa Monica has 5 such homes, which can ease the transition back to daily life. Read about rehab aftercare and continuing care.

Many Santa Monica programs tailor treatment to specific groups, which can improve comfort and engagement. The counts below reflect how many local facilities reported each specialty track.

Nineteen facilities offer alcohol use disorder treatment and 16 provide programs focused on opioid use disorder, reflecting the two substances most reflected in local and countywide data.

Eighteen programs serve young adults, a group that faces distinct pressures around school, work, and social life. Four facilities describe themselves as offering LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, which can matter for people who want treatment that acknowledges their identity and experiences.

If cost, insurance, or immigration status is a barrier, several public and nonprofit resources serve Santa Monica and the surrounding Westside. Los Angeles County residents can access no-cost substance use treatment through the county's provider network if they meet eligibility criteria, and the resources below are a starting point for connecting to care and harm-reduction services.

Santa Monica's treatment landscape reflects countywide trends. Los Angeles County recorded a sharp reversal in overdose deaths in 2024, with the largest single-year decline in county history, though the numbers remain far above pre-crisis levels. The figures below come from the LA County Department of Public Health, which analyzes data from the county Medical Examiner.

The county attributes the recent decline to expanded investment in opioid overdose response, harm reduction, and treatment access. Even so, LA County continues to describe the situation as the worst overdose crisis in its history, which underscores why timely access to treatment and naloxone remains critical for Santa Monica residents. For national context, see our overview of substance use statistics.