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High Desert Recovery Services

 44900 60th Street West Lancaster, CA 93536
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Leona Valley Recovery Center

 10620 Elizabeth Lake Rd Lancaster, CA 93551
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New Day Rehab Center

 1616 W Ave L Lancaster, CA 93534
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Tarzana Treatment Centers Antelope Valley

 44447 10th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534
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Western Pacific Med Corporation Lancaster

 45335 Sierra Highway Lancaster, CA 93534
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Western Pacific Med Corporation Lancaster

Alpha Recovery Center

 7316 W Ave D8 Lancaster, CA 93536
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Quest 2 Recovery

 42939 45th St W Quartz Hill, CA 93536
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Western Pacific Med Corp Western Pacific Lancaster

 45335 Sierra Highway Lancaster, CA 93534
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Cycles of Change Recovery Services

 36451 El Camino Drive Palmdale, CA 93551
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New Road Recovery Services

 155 Lakeview Dr Palmdale, CA 93551
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Healthy Living Residential Program Santa Clarita

 22512 Garzota Dr Santa Clarita, CA 91350
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Aspire Counseling Services

 21080 Centre Pointe Pkwy Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
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Concise Recovery Center

 4809 Lowell Avenue Glendale, CA 91214
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San Fernando Recovery Center

 762 Griswold Ave San Fernando, CA 91340
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Saving My Tomorrow

 15521 Sandra Lane Sylmar, CA 91342
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Drug & Alcohol Detox in Lancaster, CA

Lancaster sits within Los Angeles County’s Service Planning Area 1, known as the Antelope Valley, and it carries one of the heaviest substance use burdens in the county. The Antelope Valley consistently ranks first among all eight LA County service planning areas for illegal drug importing, sales and use.

For years, people seeking treatment locally found private residential options nearly impossible to access, and many had to travel significant distances to find medically supervised detox and withdrawal management care.

Encouragingly, a significant shift is underway for the region. In May 2025, the City of Lancaster was awarded $83.7 million through California’s Proposition 1 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program to develop a new acute psychiatric hospital for the Antelope Valley. The facility offers crisis care, residential treatment and integrated outpatient services, addressing a longstanding gap in local capacity.

To help facilitate access to care, the LA County SAPC operates the centralized Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health and Substance Use Services at (800) 854-7771 (select option 2 for substance use). Additionally, the dedicated Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) number, (844) 804-7500, routes to the same service and can connect callers to real-time bed availability in the county network.

Facilities operating in Lancaster are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Residential SUD programs must hold a DHCS facility license, and outpatient programs must obtain DHCS certification under AB 118, which took effect in 2024 and expanded mandatory certification to all outpatient programs offering detox, treatment, recovery or MAT services.

The county layer of oversight sits with the LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau (SAPC), which administers the publicly funded SUD treatment network and contracts with community-based providers serving Antelope Valley residents.

For anyone weighing their options now, understanding how to choose a detox center is a useful first step before comparing programs in or near the area.

Paying for Detox in Lancaster

The cost of detox in Lancaster varies considerably depending on the level of care, length of stay and whether a program is privately funded or supported by the county. This means that understanding the full picture before starting your search can prevent delays when time matters. For a broader breakdown of what to expect across treatment types, the guide on how much detox costs provides detailed national and regional ranges.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Lancaster?

Treatment costs in the Antelope Valley reflect the pattern seen across greater Los Angeles, where private programs command premium rates and county-funded alternatives can dramatically reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs.

Keep in mind that the level of medical complexity, the substances involved and duration of stay are the primary cost drivers for your care.

$3,500 to $4,550 (hospital-based, 7-day program)
Medical Detox
$12,000 to $24,000 (30-day program)
Inpatient Rehab
$3,500 to $7,500
Outpatient Rehab
$7,000 per year (may be fully covered by Medi-Cal)
Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Lancaster

Medicaid

Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, covers a full continuum of SUD treatment services including medical detox, residential programs, outpatient care and MAT. As of January 1, 2024, Medi-Cal was expanded to all ages regardless of immigration status.

LA County SAPC administers the county’s Medi-Cal SUD benefit package and provides services at no cost to individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal or who meet the criteria for medical necessity.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

County-Funded Programs

LA County SAPC contracts with over 150 community-based organizations. No one may be turned away for inability to pay if they are Medi-Cal eligible, even without active coverage at the time of intake.

Sliding Scale Programs

Several nonprofit providers in the Antelope Valley use sliding-scale fees based on income for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

Veterans Programs

Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), a major provider with services in the Antelope Valley, offers specialized programming for veterans. TRICARE covers detox and SUD treatment for active and retired military members and their eligible dependents.

Financing and Loans

For self-pay admissions at private facilities, many programs offer payment plans or can refer to medical financing options.

Lancaster, California Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Several key regulatory and accreditation bodies that oversee detox and withdrawal management services in Lancaster and the broader California system, including:

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Licensing and Certification Division (LCD)

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Licensing and Certification Division

DHCS holds sole authority to license residential SUD treatment facilities and certify outpatient SUD programs throughout California. For residential facilities, a DHCS license is required to provide detox, individual or group sessions or addiction treatment planning.

As of 2025, all licensed residential facilities must also obtain at least one DHCS Level of Care Designation or a residential ASAM Level of Care Certification as a condition of licensure.

DHCS Outpatient SUD Program Certification (AB 118)

DHCS Outpatient SUD Program Certification (AB 118)

Under AB 118 (effective 2024), all outpatient programs offering treatment, recovery, detoxification or MAT services must obtain DHCS certification.

This expanded mandatory certification applies to a broader set of providers than previous voluntary certification and establishes new compliance standards, including structured documentation of detox observations and staffing requirements.

LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)

LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)

SAPC is the county-level administrator for the publicly funded SUD treatment system, contracting with more than 150 community-based organizations. For Antelope Valley residents, SAPC is the entry point for low-cost and no-cost treatment services funded through Medi-Cal and county appropriations.

SAPC sets clinical and business standards for all contracted providers, monitors compliance and manages bed availability through the Service and Bed Availability Tool (SBAT).

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level of Care Certification

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

While not a government regulator, ASAM LOC Certification is now a condition of DHCS residential licensure in California. ASAM criteria are the clinical standard used to determine the appropriate level of care for each patient, from ambulatory outpatient to medically managed intensive inpatient.

Providers certified by ASAM signal adherence to nationally recognized clinical protocols for withdrawal management and addiction treatment.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Lancaster

Medication-assisted treatment in Lancaster follows both federal and California state rules. Federally, providers dispensing opioid agonists must comply with SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program requirements (42 CFR Part 8) and DEA controlled-substance regulations.

At the state level, DHCS licenses narcotic treatment programs (NTPs) and sets additional standards for MAT delivery within the Medi-Cal SUD system.

Anyone considering medication-assisted treatment will find the options below accessible across the Antelope Valley.

Buprenorphine

Available through outpatient clinics and via telehealth in the Antelope Valley. Following federal rule changes that eliminated the DATA 2000 waiver requirement, any DEA-licensed provider can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Low-barrier and same-day initiation are available at some providers.

Methadone

Restricted to DHCS-licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs. Daily clinic attendance is required for initial dosing phases; take-home doses may be permitted as patients progress. LA County SAPC reimburses courtesy dosing for Medi-Cal members temporarily in the county.

Naltrexone

Requires no special certification and carries no abuse potential. The injectable extended-release form (Vivitrol) is widely used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered under Medi-Cal. It is the only MAT medication that requires full detox completion before initiation.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Lancaster

Lancaster is served by a small but growing harm reduction network within the Antelope Valley. One example is the SPA 1 Drop-In Center in Lancaster, which is the only indoor harm reduction space in the region and has been operational since March 2024. It offers a safe indoor space for people who use drugs and those experiencing homelessness.

In a county where fentanyl continues to be detected in the majority of opioid-related deaths, access to naloxone and drug-checking services in the Antelope Valley directly saves lives.

LA Community Health Project (CHP), Antelope Valley Naloxone Access Point (NAP)

Free naloxone (Narcan) distribution overdose education and training and harm reduction supplies

LA Community Health Project (CHP), Antelope Valley Naloxone Access Point

CHP operates a mobile Naloxone Access Point at Antelope Valley Mental Health, 349-A East Ave. K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535, on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This site is the primary dedicated naloxone distribution point in Lancaster and serves the broader Antelope Valley. No proof of residency or identification is required.

SPA 1 Harm Reduction Drop-In Center, Lancaster

Naloxone distribution and overdose education fentanyl test strips syringe services and safer use supplies case management referrals and basic necessities for people experiencing homelessness

SPA 1 Harm Reduction Drop-In Center, Lancaster

Operated in partnership with LA County SAPC’s Harm Reduction Division

The SPA 1 Drop-In Center is the Antelope Valley’s first and only indoor harm reduction space, launched in March 2024. It was developed specifically to address geographic access gaps in SPA 1, the largest service planning area in LA County.

The center operates under the county’s Engagement and Overdose Prevention (EOP) Hub model.

Recover LA (LA County SAPC)

Naloxone kit distribution through CORE centers substance use prevention resources and addiction education service and Bed Availability Tool (SBAT) to locate open treatment beds and a centralized helpline: (800) 854-7771 or SASH at (844) 804-7500

Recover LA (LA County SAPC)

Recover LA is the public-facing arm of LA County SAPC. It provides naloxone kits through partner locations, offers an online provider locator and connects callers to real-time bed availability across the county SUD network, including Antelope Valley providers.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Naloxone Locator

Statewide Naloxone locator map overdose prevention information and resources and fentanyl test strip information

California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Naloxone Locator

CDPH maintains a publicly accessible map of naloxone distribution sites across California, including pharmacies that dispense naloxone without a prescription.

The department also provides community-level overdose prevention guidance as part of the statewide Overdose Prevention Initiative.

Detox Statistics in Lancaster, California

The good news is that Los Angeles County saw its sharpest recorded decline in drug overdose deaths in 2024, driven in part by expanded naloxone access and treatment investment. However, the Antelope Valley continues to carry a disproportionate share of that burden, with methamphetamine and fentanyl remaining the two substances most tied to fatal overdoses in the region.

22% Drop in LA County Overdose Deaths

Drug overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell from 3,137 in 2023 to 2,438 in 2024, the lowest total since 2019 and the most significant single-year decline in county history. LA County Department of Public Health, September 2025

Methamphetamine Leads SUD Treatment Admissions

Methamphetamine was the primary substance of use in 30% of all publicly funded SUD treatment admissions in Los Angeles County in fiscal year 2022-2023, making it the leading reason people sought treatment in SPA 1 and across the county. LA County SAPC Annual Treatment Report FY2022-2023, March 2024

Adults 40-64 Face Highest Overdose Death Rate

In 2024, adults aged 40-64 had the highest accidental drug overdose death rate in LA County at 42.0 per 100,000 population, followed by adults aged 26-39 at 35.1 per 100,000. LA County Department of Public Health, Drug Overdose Report, September 2025

FAQs About Detox in Lancaster, CA

Are there free or low-cost detox options in Lancaster for people without insurance?

Yes. LA County SAPC funds a network of providers that offer SUD treatment, including detox, at no cost to Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. No one can be turned away for inability to pay if they meet medical necessity criteria.

You can call the LA County Help Line at (800) 854-7771 (option 2) or SASH at (844) 804-7500 to connect with available programs.

How do I know whether I need inpatient or outpatient detox in Lancaster?

The right level of care depends on the substance you are withdrawing from, how long and heavily you have been using and whether you have medical or psychiatric conditions that require monitoring.

For instance, alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal carry a risk of life-threatening seizures, which generally requires medical supervision. An inpatient detox program provides 24-hour clinical oversight and is typically the safest option for severe physical dependence.

Is there MAT available in the Antelope Valley for opioid use disorder?

Yes. Buprenorphine is available through licensed outpatient providers in and near Lancaster, and telehealth prescribing has expanded access for patients who have difficulty reaching a clinic. Methadone for opioid use disorder is available through certified Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs) in the region.

Both medications are covered by Medi-Cal for eligible individuals.

Can veterans access detox services in or near Lancaster?

Veterans in the Antelope Valley can access SUD treatment through VA-affiliated programs and through Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), which operates in the region and offers specialized programming for veterans, including care that addresses co-occurring PTSD and substance use. TRICARE covers detox and SUD treatment for active and retired military members.

What happens in Lancaster after detox is complete?

Medical detox is the first step in recovery, not a complete treatment program. After detox, most people benefit from continuing into a residential program, intensive outpatient treatment or a structured outpatient program with ongoing therapy and MAT maintenance.

LA County SAPC providers in the Antelope Valley offer the full continuum, and the SAPC service line can match callers to available placements based on clinical need.

Does the Proposition 1 funding mean more detox options are coming to Lancaster?

The City of Lancaster was awarded $83.7 million through Proposition 1’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program in May 2025 to build a new acute psychiatric hospital for the Antelope Valley. This facility offers crisis stabilization, residential treatment and outpatient services.

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