Who Answers
Schedule a Call
DRS helpline phone number
Who Answers?

Calls to the website’s main helpline are answered by Wert Inc., a call center that specializes in helping individuals and families across the United States find resources for substance use disorder.

Addicted.org and Wert Inc. do not own any rehab or addiction services. This means our helpline can provide completely independent and unbiased advice to help you find the rehab service most suitable for you or your loved one.

Please note that if you are calling from California, your call will be answered by Alli Intervention, an intervention service based in California. However, when calling the helpline, you are under no obligation to use any of their services.

Our helpline comes at no cost to the caller and offers complete confidentiality.

You can also browse our comprehensive list of addiction treatments by state by visiting our homepage. Don’t hesitate to reach out by calling our helpline or filling out our contact form if you need help finding the right rehab center or detox program. However, if you believe you have a medical emergency, you should immediately call 911.

For more information, visit our What Happens When You Call Our Helpline page.

Schedule a call with
a rehab specialist

California Teen Drug Rehab Centers

Last Updated: Thursday, 20 August 2026

At DRS, we are committed to helping you find the best rehab center for teenagers for your needs. Our research and quality team has reviewed numerous drug treatment programs for adolescents in California and dedicated countless hours to curating this list through research and our thorough vetting process. The result is our selection of the 51 best rehab programs for teens in the state, continuously updated to ensure accurate, high-quality information.

List of Drug Rehabs for Teens in California

Center for Human Services – Community Counseling Clinic

Center for Human Services offers substance use treatment for adolescents, adults, and families, with a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, education, intervention, and recovery support. Their services—such as counseling, support groups, and community resource referrals—are tailored to each client's needs. With a strong focus on teens and adolescents, the center promotes resilience and holistic healing for young people overcoming addiction.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Modesto, CA

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Associates in Counseling & Mediation, Inc. (ACM) – Santa Ana

Associates in Counseling & Mediation (ACM Inc) in Santa Ana provides outpatient substance use and behavioral support for adults in Central Orange County whose alcohol or drug use has begun to disrupt daily stability, including work attendance, family roles, housing, or legal standing. This location offers a structured, court-recognized outpatient setting where recovery work happens while people remain embedded in their everyday lives.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

Languages

- English
- Spanish

960 West 17th Street, Suite C, Santa Ana, CA

Key details about ACM - Santa Ana

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Common Goals – North San Juan

Common Goals, North San Juan, offers drug and alcohol addiction counseling. After DRS examined the website, we found they provide services to teens and adults, including anger management programs and recovery residences.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs

15301 Tyler Foote Rd., North San Juan, CA

Key details about Common Goals – North San Juan

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

What professional/medical staff work at Common Goals – North San Juan?

Dr. John Jackson, MD | Medical Director
John C. Duff III, SUDCC-III | Program Director

New Hope Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program, Inc. (NHDATPI)

New Hope Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program INC is a research-based treatment program offering adolescent rehabilitation services. After DRS examined the website, we found they offer assessments, outpatient, youth, and counseling services. For a comprehensive evaluation, potential clients can call to schedule an assessment.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
- State Financing

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs

1841 W Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA

Key details about New Hope Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program, Inc. (NHDATPI)

What are their business hours?

Monday, Thursday & Friday - 10:30am to 7:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday - 10:30am to 9pm
Saturday - 10am to 6pm

Compatior

Compatior offers outpatient treatment tailored to individuals with substance use disorders, including intensive outpatient services. Their programs emphasize personalized care, helping clients—including teens and adolescents—achieve long-term recovery with treatment structured to their individual needs.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Evidence-Based Approach

4363 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

High Desert Center – Victorville

High Desert Center, Victorville, is a family-oriented behavioral health provider. After DRS examined the website, we found they include juvenile drug court programs, intensive outpatient treatment, and counseling specifically for adolescents.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Test

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Pregnant Women

16248 Victor Street, Victorville, CA

Key details about High Desert Center – Victorville

What are their business hours?

Monday to Thursday - 8am to 6:30pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Enlightenment Recovery of Santa Cruz

Enlightenment Recovery of Santa Cruz provides outpatient addiction recovery, mental health therapy, and life coaching. After DRS reviewed the center's website, we found they use cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients, including adolescents, improve emotional regulation and coping. Life and career coaching are available for teens working through dysfunctional behaviors and planning for the future.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials

211 Harrison Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Key details about Enlightenment Recovery of Santa Cruz

What are their business hours?

Monday to Sunday - 9am to 5pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

A Step Forward – Oakdale

A Step Forward Inc in Oakdale, California offers outpatient substance use counseling for adults whose alcohol or drug use is beginning to disrupt consistency at work, in relationships, or in emotional balance while they continue living independently. The Oakdale location is built for doing recovery work without stepping away from everyday responsibilities.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

250 S. Oak Avenue, Suite A1, Oakdale, CA

Key details about A Step Forward

What professional/medical staff work at A Step Forward?

Cindy Mataraso, PsyD
Stephanie Young, PsyD
Alexa Tabb, LCSW
Chin Fong, LCSW

Cambodian Association of America

The Cambodian Association of America offers outpatient substance use treatment under Medi-Cal, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and long-term recovery. Adolescents can attend personalized therapy sessions and return home the same day, making recovery accessible while maintaining school and family life.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

2501 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

Key details about Cambodian Association of America

What professional/medical staff work at Cambodian Association of America?

Ken Seman, LCSW, SAP | Clinical Director

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc.

Horizons offers substance use treatment for youth ages 12 to 24 in San Francisco. Services are available to uninsured adolescents or those not covered by Medi-Cal. Teens must be San Francisco residents, and enrollment requires an online referral form, with additional forms for youth covered by Medi-Cal up to age 21.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Early Intervention Program
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Languages

- English
- Spanish

440 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Key details about Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc.

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 10am to 6:30pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Recovery in Action

Recovery In Action (RIA) is a state-licensed outpatient program using person-centered and outcome-driven care. Adolescents can benefit from the program’s focus on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual recovery, supported by certified SUD counselors and community-based education.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services
- Licensed Staff

484 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

High Desert Center – Barstow

High Desert Center, Barstow, provides adolescent counseling services. After DRS examined the website, we found they offer child and adolescent counseling, along with cognitive behavioral therapy and other mental health support.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Test

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Pregnant Women

225 Bartsow Rd., Barstow, CA

Key details about High Desert Center – Barstow

What are their business hours?

Monday to Thursday - 8am to 6:30pm

Solid Ground Wellness in Riverside, CA, provides outpatient treatment including PHP and IOP programs. Adolescents can access therapy five days per week, receiving structured support without full-time residency. The program focuses on rehabilitation through individualized care plans.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

6860 Brockton Ave #9, Riverside, CA

Key details about Solid Ground Wellness in Recovery

What professional/medical staff work at Solid Ground Wellness in Recovery?

Lisa Molina, CADC-II
Gary Miner, LMFT

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Coronado SAFE

Safe Harbor Coronado is a community prevention and education provider offering programs for youth, including adolescents. After DRS examined the website, we found it offers youth programs and outreach, parent and community workshops, and youth and family or group counseling.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Family Programs

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

1009 C Ave, Coronado, CA

Key details about Coronado SAFE

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm

What professional/medical staff work at Coronado SAFE?

Terri Fong, LCSW | Clinical Supervisor & Consultant
Michael Tanori, AMFT | Clinical Counselor

A Step Forward – Concord

A Step Forward Inc in Concord, California offers community-based substance use counseling for adults whose alcohol or drug use has begun to interfere with daily functioning, including work reliability, family dynamics, legal stressors, or emotional steadiness, while they continue living independently. The Concord location is oriented toward doing recovery work inside the life someone is still managing, not apart from it.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

2827 Concord Boulevard, Concord, CA

Key details about A Step Forward

What professional/medical staff work at A Step Forward?

Cindy Mataraso, PsyD
Stephanie Young, PsyD
Alexa Tabb, LCSW
Chin Fong, LCSW

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Mela Counseling Services Center Inc

Mela Counseling Services Center Inc. offers counseling services for individuals aged 12 and older. Their substance abuse program features experienced counselors dedicated to helping clients transition away from drugs and alcohol, providing comprehensive support for recovery. At Mela Counseling Services Center Inc., teenagers struggling with addiction can access age-appropriate rehab services, helping them recover in a setting designed to meet their unique needs and challenges.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
- State Financing

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Pregnant Women
- Women

5723 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

Key details about Mela Counseling Services Center Inc

What are their business hours?

Monday - 8am to 9pm
Tuesday & Wednesday - 8am to 7pm
Thursday to Saturday - 8am to 5pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS)

Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) offers DUI services and intensive outpatient services, including programs for adolescents. After DRS examined the website, we found they help people get their driver’s licenses back and offer outpatient drug-free treatment services involving individual and group counseling.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

3533 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

Key details about Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS)

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Saturday - 9am to 12pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Sun Street Centers – Seaside Outpatient Counseling Services

Sun Street Centers' Seaside Outpatient Counseling Services delivers counseling for youth aged 12–17, including individual, group, and family therapy for substance use, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Services are accessible via Medi-Cal, private insurance, or self-referral, supporting adolescent recovery and family involvement.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step

Payment Options

- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Tricare/Military Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

1201 Echo Avenue, Seaside, CA

Key details about Sun Street Centers – Seaside Outpatient Counseling Services

What are their business hours?

By appointment only

Is it co-ed?

Yes

What professional/medical staff work at Sun Street Centers – Seaside Outpatient Counseling Services?

John Bokanovich, LAADC-CA | Intake Supervisor
Gordon Horne, LAADC | Clinical Coordinator

Common Goals – Nevada City

Common Goals, Nevada City, provides substance use disorder counseling for teenagers and adults. After DRS reviewed the website, we found they deliver services including recovery residences for men and women, as well as programs tailored for teenagers.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Sliding Fee Scale

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs

103 Providence Mine Rd., Suite 101, Nevada City, CA

Key details about Common Goals – Nevada City

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

What professional/medical staff work at Common Goals – Nevada City?

Dr. John Jackson, MD | Medical Director
John C. Duff III, SUDCC-III | Program Director

McAlister Institute – East Teen Recovery Center (ETRC)

McAlister Institute’s East Teen Recovery Center provides substance use education and recovery for adolescents. The center offers individual and group counseling after school, helping teens build the skills needed to stay drug- and alcohol-free after treatment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials

550 Fesler Street, Suite G1, El Cajon, CA

Key details about McAlister Institute - ETRC

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm

Is it co-ed?

Yes

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Save Time. Find the Right Rehab Faster.

We know searching is exhausting. Let us cut through the noise. Speak to a counselor now to quickly pinpoint the ideal program for your needs.

Call 1-877-208-7211
Delta Care Inc

Delta Care Inc. in Fresno, California, provides holistic outpatient services for individuals struggling with addiction, accepting both Medi-Cal and private insurance. Adolescents can access low-cost treatment options, and the location’s accessibility by public transportation makes it easier for teens and families to get the support they need.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Sliding Fee Scale

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS

4705 N. Sonora Ave, Suite 113, Fresno, CA

Key details about Delta Care Inc

What are their business hours?

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9am to 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 9am to 7pm

A Step Forward – El Cerrito

A Step Forward Inc in El Cerrito, California provides outpatient substance use counseling for adults whose alcohol or drug use has begun to affect focus, relationships, or emotional steadiness, but who are still living at home and carrying day-to-day responsibilities. This location supports recovery work that happens alongside real life rather than apart from it.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

501 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA

Key details about A Step Forward

What professional/medical staff work at A Step Forward?

Cindy Mataraso, PsyD
Stephanie Young, PsyD
Alexa Tabb, LCSW
Chin Fong, LCSW

Fresno New Connections

Fresno New Connections is an outpatient treatment provider. After DRS examined the website, we found they deliver substance abuse counseling and recovery-focused services, including specific programs for teenagers.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention

Payment Options

- Aetna
- Cigna
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment
- State Financing
- UnitedHealthcare

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Women

4411 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA

Key details about Fresno New Connections

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

What professional/medical staff work at Fresno New Connections?

Donna Schreiber, MSW

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

House of Acts – IV

House of Acts IV is a drug and alcohol treatment provider that includes rehabilitation services for teenagers. After DRS reviewed the website, we found the program provides sober living, outpatient treatment, individual and group counseling, and other addiction treatment support programs. The House of Acts IV is a sober living environment for men only.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Men

Trust Factors

- Certified by California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

100 Carnation Circle, Vallejo, CA

Key details about House of Acts – IV

What professional/medical staff work at House of Acts – IV?

Hattie Smith-Miles, BS, CADC | Founder & Director
Anthony Carpio, MSW, CADC-C

California Youth Services

California Youth Services provides critical support for youth. After DRS reviewed the website, we found they offer low-cost counseling programs focused on substance abuse, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and other youth challenges.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- College Students

23282 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 130, Laguna Hills, CA

Key details about California Youth Services

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm

What professional/medical staff work at California Youth Services?

Jeremy O'Conner, LCSW | Clinical Director
Emma Seavy, ACSW | Program Manager

A Step Forward – Berkeley

A Step Forward Inc in Berkeley, California provides community-based substance use counseling for adults whose alcohol or drug use has started to interfere with daily life (work, school, relationships, or emotional stability) but who are continuing to live independently. The Berkeley location offers a therapeutic setting where recovery work happens alongside the responsibilities and routines people are still carrying.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

1664 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Key details about A Step Forward

What professional/medical staff work at A Step Forward?

Cindy Mataraso, PsyD
Stephanie Young, PsyD
Alexa Tabb, LCSW
Chin Fong, LCSW

McAlister Institute – South Teen Recovery Center (STRC)

McAlister Institute’s South Teen Recovery Center offers after-school substance abuse treatment for adolescents, including group and individual therapy and structured recovery activities. After DRS reviewed the website, we found the program helps teens maintain sobriety and develop coping strategies in a supportive environment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials

371 E Street, Suite 150, Chula Vista, CA

Key details about McAlister Institute - STRC

Is it co-ed?

Yes

Associates in Counseling & Mediation, Inc. (ACM) – Laguna Hills

Associates in Counseling & Mediation (ACM Inc) in Laguna Hills is an outpatient substance use and behavioral support program serving adults in South Orange County whose alcohol or drug use has begun affecting work, relationships, legal standing, or daily stability. This location provides a structured, court-recognized outpatient setting where people can address substance-related patterns without stepping away from home, employment, or family responsibilities.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

Languages

- English
- Spanish

25201 Paseo de Alicia, Suite 100, Laguna Hills, CA

Key details about ACM - Laguna Hills

What are their business hours?

By appointment only

Community Counseling and Education Center

Community Counseling and Education Center delivers affordable counseling services. After DRS reviewed the website, we found they offer confidential services to teens, children, families, and individuals, with price details available on their website.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Payment Assistance

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

Languages

- English
- Spanish

923 Olive Street, Suite #1, Santa Barbara, CA

Key details about Community Counseling and Education Center

What are their business hours?

Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 2pm
Counseling Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 7pm
Saturday - 9am to 2pm

What professional/medical staff work at Community Counseling and Education Center?

Shannon Kennedy, LMFT
Erin Pollaro, LMFT

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Member of United Way
- Non-Profit Organization
- Referred by a Probation or Parole Office

1820 S. Central St., Suite C & D, Visalia, CA

McAlister Institute – North Inland Women and Adolescent Recovery Center (NIWARC)

McAlister Institute’s North Inland Women and Adolescent Recovery Center is an outpatient rehab program for adult women and adolescents. Services for teens include individual counseling, re-entry support, housing resources, and aftercare programs to sustain recovery beyond treatment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Women

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach

751 Rancheros Drive, Suite 5, San Marcos, CA

Key details about McAlister Institute - NIWARC

Is it co-ed?

No, women only

Native American Health Center – San Francisco

The Native American Health Center offers culturally responsive behavioral health and substance use services using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. Adolescents receive holistic care that promotes resilience, balance, and self-awareness within a culturally affirming framework.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal
- Medicare

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Native Americans
- Young Adults

160 Capp St., San Francisco, CA

Key details about Native American Health Center – San Francisco

What professional/medical staff work at Native American Health Center – San Francisco?

Utaka Springer, PhD Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Mila Stublefield, Psy.D Behavioral Health Clinician III & Integrated Behavioral Health Manager
Sungila Black Calf, LCSW Behavioral Health Clinician II

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Huckleberry Youth Programs

Huckleberry Youth Programs provides a continuum of services that includes substance use treatment for adolescents. After DRS examined the website, we found they offer emergency shelters, counseling, healthcare and health education, and juvenile justice diversion.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Licensed Staff

3450 Geary Blvd #107, San Francisco, CA

Key details about Huckleberry Youth Programs

What professional/medical staff work at Huckleberry Youth Programs?

Heidi Wells, MA Counseling Psychology, AA in Psychology | Clinical Director
Priscilla Miranda, MA in Developmental Psychology, BA in Psychology Science | Director of Marin Programs

SOS Interventions

SOS Interventions is a nationwide network of clinical intervention and recovery support professionals that helps individuals and the people closest to them confront patterns of problematic substance use and related behaviors. Rather than being a place people go to live away from life, this is a service people reach out to when denial, conflict, or family strain have become too heavy to carry in silence. SOS works with individuals, families, and workplaces to bring clarity and momentum to moments where change feels necessary but elusive.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs

Trust Factors

- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

United States

Key details about SOS Interventions

What professional/medical staff work at SOS Interventions?

D’wayne, LADAC II, CADC II, ICADC II

NCADD East San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Inc. – Covina Office

NCADD-SGPV offers state-licensed DUI programs and prevention services focused on limiting youth access to alcohol and drugs. Adolescents benefit from early intervention programs and community-based treatment services that support education, recovery, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

4626 N. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA

Aspen Intervention Wellness Center

Aspen Intervention Wellness Center in Chico, California is a confidential addiction intervention and recovery support service for adults whose substance use and related behaviors have already started affecting daily life, including relationships, housing stability, employment, or emotional wellbeing. Rather than operating as a residential treatment center, this program focuses primarily on intervention, recovery coaching, and court liaison services that help people take the first steps out of active use and into structured support.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Court-Approved Services
- Licensed Staff

Chico, CA

Key details about Aspen Intervention Wellness Center

What professional/medical staff work at Aspen Intervention Wellness Center?

David Burke, LAADC-CA, ICADC | Founder & Director

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Native American Health Center – Oakland

The Native American Health Center offers culturally responsive behavioral health and substance use services using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. Adolescents receive holistic care that promotes resilience, balance, and self-awareness within a culturally affirming framework.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal
- Medicare

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Native Americans
- Young Adults

2950 International Blvd., Oakland, CA

Key details about Native American Health Center – Oakland

What professional/medical staff work at Native American Health Center – Oakland?

Utaka Springer, PhD Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Mila Stublefield, Psy.D Behavioral Health Clinician III & Integrated Behavioral Health Manager
Sungila Black Calf, LCSW Behavioral Health Clinician II

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Teen Challenge of Southern California – Orange County Teen Challenge Timothy House

Timothy House is a faith-based residential recovery and transition program for adolescent boys (ages 12–17) located in Santa Ana, California, and operated by Teen Challenge of Southern California. It supports young men whose substance use, trauma histories, risk-taking behaviors, or life-controlling patterns have already begun affecting school, family life, personal safety, or daily functioning by providing a structured live-in setting focused on stability, skill-building, and supportive growth.

Rehab Settings

- Long-Term Inpatient

Services Offered

- Faith-Based

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Christian
- Men

409 S Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA

Key details about Orange County Teen Challenge Timothy House

Is it co-ed?

No, teenage boys only

A Better You

A Better You Services is a community-based support service located in Sacramento, California, that appears in Sacramento County’s service directory as one of the local programs connected to youth diversion and supportive service efforts for people affected by substance use and related challenges. The listing suggests the center works with justice-involved youth and families in real-life contexts where substance use, behavior, or system involvement has already begun to disrupt everyday stability and functioning.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

Trust Factors

- Certified by the State of California
- Court-Approved Services
- Evidence-Based Approach

1451 River Park Drive, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA

Key details about A Better You

What are their business hours?

Monday - 9am to 9 pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 9am to 5pm
Wednesday - 9am to 6pm
Friday - 9am to 4pm

Is it co-ed?

Yes

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

PDAP of Ventura County Inc

PDAP of Ventura County Inc. is a drug and alcohol rehab program specifically for adolescents. After DRS reviewed the website, we found the program offers individual and group counseling, on-campus support, and after-school teen counseling. The program operates through donations and Medi-Cal.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
- Sliding Fee Scale

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Family Programs

450 Rosewood Ave. Suite 215, Camarillo, CA

Key details about PDAP of Ventura County Inc

What professional/medical staff work at PDAP of Ventura County Inc?

Mark J. Smith, MD | Medical Director
Ginny Connell, LMFT | Executive/Clinical Director

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. – New Heights (Youth)

CVRS provides outpatient treatment for pregnant women and parents with small children, as well as co-ed and gender-specific programs that include youth services. Adolescents and young clients can access intensive outpatient care that integrates treatment for both mental health and substance use disorders, with weekday availability from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Family Programs
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

320 W Oak Ave, Visalia, CA

Key details about Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. – New Heights (Youth)

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8am to 8pm

Is it co-ed?

Yes

What professional/medical staff work at Central Valley Recovery Services, Inc. – New Heights (Youth)?

Shirley Kluver, MBA, CATC | CEO
Dorothy Santana, MPA, CADC II, ICADC | Quality Operations Director
Courtney Penebaker, CADC II, ICADC | Program Coordinator Quality Operations
Nicole Langkau, CADC, CAS | Quality Operations
Shay DeJonge, RADT | Quality Operations
Lisette Pace, CADC II | Program Coordinator
Randy Sosa, RADT | Recovery Specialist
Chris Sauceda, CADC I | Counselor
Kenny Lopez, SUDRC | Counselor
Veronica Berrones, RADT-I | Counselor
Maria Isabel Gutierrez, RADT I | Recovery Specialist

New Directions Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc.

New Directions Alcohol & Drug Services provides education, assessments, and intensive outpatient therapy for substance use. Programs also include anger management and life skills training. Adolescents can develop coping strategies, independent living skills, and job readiness tools to support long-term recovery.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services

1331 West Avenue J, Ste 206, Lancaster, CA

Key details about New Directions Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc.

What are their business hours?

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9am to 7pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 9am to 9pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada – Ruth’s Haven Teen Girl’s Center

Ruth’s Haven Teen Girls Center is a residential recovery and healing program for adolescent girls (ages 12–17) operated by Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada. It’s designed for girls whose substance use, trauma, exploitation histories, or life-controlling behaviors have begun affecting their safety, schooling, relationships, or daily functioning. The program offers a structured, live-in environment where girls can work through these challenges with consistency, mentoring, and community support.

Rehab Settings

- Long-Term Inpatient

Services Offered

- Faith-Based

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Christian
- Women

P.O.Box 24309, San Jose, CA

Key details about Ruth’s Haven Teen Girl’s Center

How long is treatment?

12 to 18 months

Is it co-ed?

No, teenage girls only

What professional/medical staff work at Ruth’s Haven Teen Girl’s Center?

Dr. Randy Rowe, PhD in Christian Psychology | CEO

Prodigal Sons & Daughters

Prodigal Sons and Daughters offers faith-based addiction recovery services through one-on-one counseling, life skills training, and group sessions. Adolescents seeking a supportive, community-driven approach to sobriety can share experiences, develop accountability, and receive guidance within a respectful, confidential environment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

352 E. Olive Ave., Turlock, CA

Key details about Prodigal Sons & Daughters

What professional/medical staff work at Prodigal Sons & Daughters?

Christy Loveday SUDCCII/Adult Program Director
Anthony Barocio Youth Program Director

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse

Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse offers treatment options for Spanish-speaking individuals, including rehabilitation services for adolescents. After DRS examined the website, we found that it works with Medi-Cal and provides outpatient and family day treatment programs.

Rehab Settings

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step

Payment Options

- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Low-Cost Options
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders

154 A Capp Street, San Francisco, CA

Key details about Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm
Saturday - 8:30am to 2pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

NCADD East San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Inc. – Pomona Office

NCADD-SGPV offers state-licensed DUI programs and prevention services focused on limiting youth access to alcohol and drugs. Adolescents benefit from early intervention programs and community-based treatment services that support education, recovery, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

656 N. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA

Key details about NCADD East San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Inc. – Pomona Office

What are their business hours?

Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Common Goals Home

Common Goals is a community-based program providing counseling, recovery residences, and anger management support for adults and adolescents. The facility offers clean and sober housing for men and women, accepts Medi-Cal, and provides outpatient programs specifically for teens dealing with substance use and peer pressure.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Early Intervention Program
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

256 Buena Vista Street, Grass Valley, CA

Key details about Common Goals Home

What are their business hours?

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Education Program, Inc.

Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Education Program, Inc. provides substance abuse counselors, community health workers, and intensive case managers. After DRS reviewed the website, we found they provide a re-entry program, mental health support, and supportive services, including programs for adolescents.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS

3756 Santa Rosalia Drive, Suite 617, Los Angeles, CA

Helping Kids to Recover, Inc.

Helping Kids to Recover provides counseling and support for individuals and families affected by substance abuse. Services include treatment referrals, crisis intervention, mentoring, group counseling, and education focused on recovery and prevention. The program emphasizes emotional wellness, long-term sobriety, and family empowerment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Clientele Served

- Adolescents

Trust Factors

- Non-Profit Organization

344 East 118th Street, Los Angeles, CA

House of Acts – II

House of Acts II is a substance use treatment provider that offers rehabilitation services, including for adolescents. After DRS examined the website, we found the program provides clinical counseling, sober living, job readiness, and other support services. It is a residential treatment program for men only.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Men

Trust Factors

- Certified by California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

115 Teri Court, Vallejo, CA

Key details about House of Acts – II

What professional/medical staff work at House of Acts – II?

Hattie Smith-Miles, BS, CADC | Founder & Director
Anthony Carpio, MSW, CADC-C

Call 1-877-208-7211

Or schedule a call with a rehab specialist

Independent Resource
100% independent with no treatment provider affiliations

Hands-On Experience
A combined 20+ years of hands-on experience getting people into and through treatment
500K+ real conversations with recovery experts

Trusted by Millions
More than 15 million people trust DRS as a recovery resource

Expertise Backed by Research
Treatment listings backed by thousands of hours of research and a clear vetting process to ensure they are accurate, comprehensive, and meet our ethical standards

Education for Long-Term Recovery
We use our expertise to educate people with in-depth articles and our SUPE school programs, addressing the drug problem from all angles

Family-Owned Commitment
As a family-owned and operated organization, we bring personal dedication and long-term commitment to helping families recover

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Perspective: Teen Addiction Treatment Outcomes

Research consistently shows that adolescents who receive formal addiction treatment experience meaningful improvements across multiple areas of their lives. Studies tracking teens in the year following treatment document not only reduced substance use but also gains in school performance, family relationships, and overall stability, outcomes that diverge significantly from teens who go without care. While no single treatment model works for every adolescent, the evidence points clearly in one direction: structured intervention produces better results than waiting or doing nothing.

“Methodologically stronger studies have usually found that most adolescents receiving treatment show significant reductions in substance use and problems in other life areas, in the year following treatment. There is evidence that treatment is superior to no treatment, but insufficient evidence to compare the effectiveness of treatment types, with the exception of out-patient family therapy which appears superior to other forms of out-patient treatment.”

NCBI
National Center for Biotechnology Information

What this means if you are searching for drug rehab for a teenager

Not all treatment programs produce the same results, and the research reflects that. What the evidence does make clear is that receiving treatment, in almost any structured form, produces better outcomes than receiving none at all. For families evaluating options, this finding reinforces the importance of acting rather than waiting. It also highlights that outpatient family therapy has the strongest comparative evidence base among outpatient approaches, making family involvement a meaningful factor when weighing program types. When in doubt, the priority should be engagement with care, the specific model can be refined from there.