Drug and alcohol rehab in Stockton, California connects San Joaquin County residents with 23 local treatment providers spanning detox, inpatient, and outpatient care. Compare programs by level of care, insurance and Drug Medi-Cal coverage, and specialty services so you can find the right fit for yourself or someone you love.
How We Rank Listings
Our Stockton directory is built to help you compare real treatment options, not to sell placement. Listings are organized around the information that matters most when someone is choosing care: the levels of care a facility offers, the payment types and insurance it accepts, the populations it serves, and its accreditation and licensing status.
We prioritize facilities that publish verifiable details, hold recognized accreditation such as CARF, and offer the continuum of services people typically need across recovery. When a facility’s information is incomplete or unverified, we note that rather than fill the gap with assumptions. Our goal is a directory you can trust to reflect what each program actually provides, so the next step you take is an informed one.
Our directory covers:
- Levels of care and treatment settings offered
- Accepted insurance, Medi-Cal, and self-pay or sliding-scale options
- Populations and specialty programs served
- Accreditation and state licensing status
Rehab in Stockton: What to Know
Stockton is the seat of San Joaquin County and the largest city in California’s northern San Joaquin Valley, an inland agricultural region east of the Bay Area. The directory currently lists 23 drug and alcohol treatment providers in the Stockton area, ranging from medical detox and residential programs to outpatient clinics and sober living homes. For a broader view of options across the state, you can also browse the full California rehab directory.
Public treatment in the region runs through San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services (BHS), which operates a Substance Use Disorder System of Care for county residents. Its Central Intake and Chemical Dependency Counseling Center on North Aurora Street in Stockton screens clients and refers them into county and contracted programs.
Specialty programs include gender-specific residential treatment with withdrawal management and the Family Ties program for pregnant and parenting women. Access to Drug Medi-Cal services and medication-assisted treatment starts with the county Access Line.
Understanding the full range of addiction treatment options can help you decide which setting fits before you call.
The most urgent substance use issue locally is the opioid and fentanyl crisis. San Joaquin County recorded 191 opioid-related deaths in 2023, and fentanyl was involved in 175 of them, roughly 92 percent, according to county Public Health Services.
County leaders have responded with a dedicated Fentanyl Intervention and Response Safety Team and an ongoing Opioid Safety Coalition. At the same time, behavioral health officials have reported that heroin remains one of the most common drugs seen in county treatment, so many local programs are built around opioid use disorder and long-term recovery support.
Because Stockton sits within about 90 minutes of Sacramento and the East Bay, some residents also weigh treatment options in neighboring counties, particularly for specialized inpatient or dual diagnosis care that may have limited local capacity.
Cost of Rehab in Stockton
There is no single price for rehab, and what you pay in Stockton depends on the level of care, the length of the program, and whether you use insurance or Drug Medi-Cal. As a general anchor, California treatment costs tend to land in the middle of the national range. The figures below reflect commonly cited statewide averages by care level. Your actual cost may be lower with public coverage or higher at a private residential facility.
Because Stockton’s cost of living sits below that of the nearby Bay Area, private-pay treatment locally often falls at or below comparable coastal-metro pricing, though luxury and specialized programs still command higher fees. Several factors drive the final number:
Before you rule out any program on price, it is worth verifying your rehab benefits, since coverage often makes options affordable that look out of reach at sticker price.
How to Pay for Rehab in Stockton
Across the 23 Stockton-area providers in our directory, payment options include self-pay, private insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, sliding-scale fees, and financial assistance. The information below shows how many local facilities accept each type, so you can quickly see what is realistic for your situation.
Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program, and it covers substance use treatment through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. Eligible San Joaquin County residents can access detox, residential treatment, outpatient and intensive outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment at little or no cost.
Eight Stockton-area providers in our directory accept Medi-Cal. The county Access Line handles screening and referral. Where opioid use disorder is involved, coverage commonly includes medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine.
Medicare
Medicare can help cover addiction treatment for adults who qualify by age or disability, including inpatient stays and certain outpatient services. Four local providers accept Medicare. Covered services and cost-sharing depend on the specific plan and setting, so it helps to confirm exactly what a given program bills to Medicare before you enroll.
Military Benefits
Five Stockton-area facilities accept TRICARE, the health program for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Veterans in San Joaquin County may also qualify for VA-covered treatment through the regional VA system, which can cover detox, residential, and outpatient care at no cost for eligible former service members.
Insurance and Private Pay
Twenty local providers accept self-payment and seven accept private insurance. If you carry a commercial plan, your benefits may cover a substantial share of detox, inpatient, or outpatient care once you confirm in-network status and any prior-authorization requirements.
Other Low-Cost Options
Eight facilities offer sliding-scale fees based on income and six offer some form of financial assistance, which can bring private programs within reach for people without full coverage. Payment plans and financing are available at a small number of local providers as well.
Free Treatment Programs
One Stockton-area provider in our directory offers fully free treatment, and county-operated services reach many more residents at no cost through public funding. If cost is the main barrier, you can also explore rehab scholarships that help offset the price of private care.
Major insurance carriers accepted across California treatment providers include:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Health Plan of San Joaquin
- Kaiser Permanente
- UnitedHealthcare
Levels of Care Available in Stockton
Stockton-area providers cover the core continuum of addiction treatment, including six medical detox facilities, seven inpatient rehab programs, 14 standard outpatient clinics, and 11 dual diagnosis programs for co-occurring conditions. The infomation below shows what is available locally.
Medical detox. Detox is usually the first step for anyone with physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. It provides medical monitoring during withdrawal. Six local facilities offer this level of care, and several county residential programs include withdrawal management on intake. Learn more about what to expect during medical detox.
Inpatient rehab. Residential programs provide structured, around-the-clock care and are often recommended for more severe or long-standing substance use. Seven Stockton-area programs offer this setting. Read more about inpatient rehab and who it tends to fit best.
Outpatient care. Fourteen outpatient clinics locally let people attend treatment while living at home, which suits those with work, school, or family obligations or who are stepping down from residential care. Explore how outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs are structured.
Dual diagnosis. Eleven local programs treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use, which is important because untreated co-occurring depression or anxiety can undermine recovery. Integrated care addresses both at once.
Sober living. Six sober living homes in the area offer structured, substance-free housing that supports the transition back to daily life. This kind of continuing care helps many people protect early recovery after a formal program ends.
Specialty Programs in Stockton
Beyond core levels of care, many Stockton providers tailor treatment to specific populations and needs. The counts below reflect local programs offering each specialty.
Eighteen local programs focus on alcohol use disorder, and 18 address opioid use disorder, reflecting the two substances driving the most demand for care in San Joaquin County. Twenty-one young adult programs make Stockton relatively strong for that age group, which matters given that county officials report about half of local fentanyl deaths occur among people aged 14 to 35. Some of these overlap with young adult and college student substance use support.
Five providers offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and one offers a dedicated program with rehab resources for veterans and military members. Gender-specific options are widely available, with 18 men’s and 15 women’s programs across the area.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Stockton
If cost or coverage is a barrier, San Joaquin County has a network of public and nonprofit resources that provide crisis help, treatment access, harm reduction, and recovery support at little or no cost. The most relevant options are listed below with verified contact information.
Crisis and Access Lines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. See our crisis and suicide prevention resources for more. - SAMHSA National Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
Free and confidential treatment referral, 24/7 - San Joaquin County BHS 24-Hour Crisis Line
https://www.sjcbhs.org/crisis_intervention.aspx
Crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services. - San Joaquin County Access Line
https://www.sjcbhs.org/GettingHelp.aspx
Screening and referral into Drug Medi-Cal treatment and MAT - 211 San Joaquin
https://211sj.org/
Dial 211 or text your ZIP to 898211 for local health and social service referrals. - Peer-Run Warmline
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/warm-line
Non-crisis peer support, available 24/7
County and Community Programs
- San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services, Central Intake
https://www.sjcbhs.org/
620 N. Aurora Street, Stockton; Assessment and referral into county substance use programs - Family Ties
(209) 468-6208
500 West Hospital Road, French Camp; Residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women - Community Medical Centers Recovery Center
https://www.cmcenters.org/locations/cmc-waterloo-rc/
Free mental health and substance use assessments
Harm Reduction
- Stockton Harm Reduction Program (SHRP)
https://theshrp.org/
Sterile syringes, naloxone (Narcan), and referrals to MAT and other services through mobile outreach - San Joaquin County Opioid Safety Coalition
https://sjcphs.org/
County harm reduction information and free naloxone distribution events.
Recovery Support
- Alcoholics Anonymous, Delta Central Office
https://www.aadelta.org/
24-hour helpline (209) 464-1594; Free peer meetings across Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, and Tracy
Explore 12-step and peer support groups.
Drug & Alcohol Use Statistics in Stockton
San Joaquin County continues to face a severe opioid and fentanyl crisis, alongside persistent heroin and alcohol use. The most recent county data shows fentanyl now driving the overwhelming majority of opioid deaths, a pattern that has reshaped local treatment demand. For national context, see our overview of national substance use statistics.
Behavioral health officials have noted that heroin remains one of the most frequently seen drugs in county treatment even as fentanyl drives fatal overdoses. Fentanyl was involved in 92% of opioid-related daeths in San Joaquin County in 2023. In response, the county established a Fentanyl Intervention and Response Safety Team and expanded naloxone access through the Opioid Safety Coalition.
Resources
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services. (2025). Overdose Dashboard: Opioid-Related and Fentanyl-Involved Deaths, 2023. https://www.sjcphs.org/
- Stocktonia News. (2025). San Joaquin County highlights dangers of fentanyl. https://stocktonia.org/news/health/2025/07/18/san-joaquin-county-highlights-dangers-of-fentanyl-as-trump-signs-law-cracking-down-on-drug/
- CA overdose dashboard. (n.d.). Retrieved July 29, 2026, from https://skylab.cdph.ca.gov/ODdash/?tab=CTY
