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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Aspire Counseling Services	21080 Centre Pointe Pkwy Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91350	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Healthy Living Residential Program Santa Clarita	22512 Garzota Dr Santa Clarita, CA 91350	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Oaks of Hope	26525 Josel Dr Santa Clarita, CA 91387	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Saving My Tomorrow	15521 Sandra Lane Sylmar, CA 91342	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
ALT Recovery Group Chatsworth	20946 Devonshire St Chatsworth, CA 91311	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
San Fernando Recovery Center	762 Griswold Ave San Fernando, CA 91340	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Wish Recovery Luxury Rehab and Detox	9460 Wish Avenue Northridge, CA 91325	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
Golden Road Recovery	22560 Lassen St Chatsworth, CA 91311	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Sepulveda VA Medical Center	16111 Plummer Street Acton, CA 91343	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMATInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care PHPOutpatientAftercare+3
White House Recovery	9251 Notre Dame Ave Chatsworth, CA 91311	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
White Oak Recovery Center	19404 Roscoe Blvd Northridge, CA 91324	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
4 Seasons Detox & Recovery	3174 Evelyn Ave Simi Valley, CA 93063	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Concise Recovery Center	7811 Peach Avenue California, CA 91406	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
Tarzana Treatment Center	7101 Baird Avenue Reseda, CA 91335	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
El Proyecto Del Barrio Canoga Park	20800 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91306	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita sits within Los Angeles County’s Service Planning Area 2, and detox care here is shaped by both state licensing and one of the largest public substance use systems in the country. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) licenses and certifies residential detox and withdrawal management facilities statewide, while the county’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) Bureau coordinates a no-wrong-door system connecting nearly 275,000 people a year across prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. For Santa Clarita Valley residents, that usually means routing through SAPC’s Community Engagement Team or the countywide Substance Abuse Service Helpline before reaching a Drug Medi-Cal certified provider.

The city’s own numbers show real movement on the fentanyl crisis that pushed many residents toward detox in the first place. After the Santa Clarita Valley recorded 33 fentanyl overdose deaths in 2022, the Sheriff’s Station formed an Overdose Response Task Force that helped drive the local death count down to 19 in 2023, a trend that has continued alongside countywide declines. That progress does not erase the need for medical detox: withdrawal from opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepines still carries real risk, and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit in Valencia remains the closest hospital-based option for residents who need 24-hour supervision.

Anyone comparing detox programs in Santa Clarita should also expect a mix of private licensed facilities and the county’s contracted network, since availability and wait times can differ sharply between the two.

Paying for Detox in Santa Clarita

Paying for detox in Santa Clarita comes down to whether you have private insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, or need to self-pay, and each path affects cost and wait time differently. Understanding what detox costs before you call a facility helps you ask the right questions about coverage and out-of-pocket exposure.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Santa Clarita?

The cost of detox in Santa Clarita depends on the level of medical supervision required, the substance involved, and whether care is delivered in a hospital, residential facility, or outpatient setting. Los Angeles County’s high cost of living pushes private-pay rates above the national average for residential care. The figures below are full cash-pay rates before insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, or other assistance is applied; most people with coverage pay significantly less out of pocket.

$3,991 total average cost for a full medical detox stay (typically 3 to 5 days)

Medical Detox

$56,654 total average cost for a full residential stay (typically 30 days)

Inpatient Rehab

$1,703 total average cost for a full outpatient treatment episode

Outpatient Rehab

$7,000 total average cost per year of ongoing treatment

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Santa Clarita

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox for Santa Clarita residents, along with Opioid Treatment Program services such as methadone and buprenorphine under Part B. Coverage depends on the treatment setting, the specific plan, and whether the facility is Medicare-certified, and beneficiaries may still owe deductibles or coinsurance depending on where care is delivered.

Medicaid

Medi-Cal covers withdrawal management, residential, outpatient, and MAT services in Santa Clarita through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System, which Los Angeles County has operated since 2017. Enrollment requires an ASAM-level assessment through SAPC’s Community Assessment Service Center, and the area’s Medi-Cal managed care plans, including L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net, direct funding toward naloxone access for members.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be the reason someone in Santa Clarita delays detox. Several alternative payment paths exist for residents without private insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

NCADD of the San Fernando Valley’s Santa Clarita office and the Child & Family Center’s Alcohol & Drug Treatment program both use income-based sliding fee scales for outpatient SUD services, reducing per-session cost for residents who qualify.

Nonprofits & Charities

A Light of Hope Support Center in Santa Clarita and the Hope Center at Valencia Hills Community Church in Canyon Country both provide free support groups and referral assistance for individuals and families facing addiction, regardless of ability to pay.

Local Government Programs

LA County’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau funds no-cost treatment for Medi-Cal and My Health LA members through its Community Engagement Team, which screens residents and refers them directly into the county’s contracted provider network.

Veterans Programs

Santa Clarita Valley veterans can access detox and MAT through VA outpatient clinics serving the San Fernando and Antelope Valley areas, at no direct cost to eligible veterans.

Santa Clarita, California Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

The state agency with sole authority to license and certify residential detox and SUD treatment facilities in California, including those in Santa Clarita. DHCS licensure is required for any facility providing detoxification, counseling, or incidental medical services to people recovering from drug or alcohol use. See the DHCS facility licensing page.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)

SAPC contracts with more than 150 community-based organizations to deliver the full continuum of SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery services across LA County, including Santa Clarita, and administers the county’s Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. Learn more at LA County SAPC.

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)

LACDMH directly operates the Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Center in Valencia, which provides co-occurring disorder treatment integrating mental health and substance use care for county residents 18 and older. More at LACDMH.

California Code of Regulations, Title 9 and Title 22

The state regulatory framework, administered by DHCS, that governs licensing, Medi-Cal certification, staffing, and clinical standards for substance use treatment facilities operating in Santa Clarita and statewide.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Santa Clarita

Medication-assisted treatment in Santa Clarita is regulated federally through SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program rules under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA controlled-substance registration, with the California Department of Health Care Services licensing and monitoring providers statewide. Los Angeles County’s SAPC Bureau requires MAT providers in its Drug Medi-Cal network to pair medication with counseling, and the county has expanded medication-assisted treatment access as part of its harm reduction strategy.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is widely accessible in Santa Clarita through office-based prescribers and telehealth, letting many residents start treatment without traveling to a certified Opioid Treatment Program. Its lower overdose risk and flexible dosing make it a practical option for Santa Clarita Valley residents managing work or family responsibilities during treatment, and Medi-Cal covers it under the DMC-ODS.

Methadone

Methadone is restricted to certified Opioid Treatment Programs and requires daily on-site dosing, with the nearest licensed OTPs located in the greater San Fernando Valley rather than within Santa Clarita itself. Medi-Cal coverage keeps methadone financially accessible, though the travel distance is a real barrier for some Santa Clarita Valley residents without reliable transportation.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone requires no special licensing and is prescribed in standard outpatient settings throughout Santa Clarita, including at Child & Family Center and other county-contracted clinics. The injectable form, Vivitrol, is used locally for both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered under Medi-Cal and most commercial plans serving the area.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s harm reduction network has grown directly out of the fentanyl crisis that hit the Santa Clarita Valley hard between 2020 and 2022. County agencies, hospitals, and community nonprofits now provide free naloxone, overdose response training, and referrals to treatment, and local overdose deaths have fallen sharply since the Sheriff’s Station’s Overdose Response Task Force began operating in mid-2022.

LA County Community Engagement Team (SAPC)

Naloxone administration training Screening for treatment needs Referrals to no-cost Medi-Cal and My Health LA treatment Family and loved-one support skills

The Community Engagement Team is the primary entry point LA County uses to connect Santa Clarita Valley residents to naloxone training and substance use treatment, reachable directly or through the countywide Substance Abuse Service Helpline. More at the SAPC Community Engagement Team.

LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH)

24/7 screening and referral Naloxone information and access points Connections to Drug Medi-Cal certified providers

SASH gives Santa Clarita residents a single phone number, (844) 804-7500, to reach county-funded detox and treatment options at any hour, without requiring prior enrollment or an existing provider relationship. Search providers through the SAPC service locator.

LA County Engagement and Overdose Prevention (EOP) Hubs

Syringe service and safer-use supplies Naloxone distribution and overdose reversal kits Fentanyl test strip distribution Hepatitis C and HIV screening

EOP Hubs are LA County’s contracted syringe service providers, serving the wider San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys region and operating a no-identification-required model to reduce barriers for people at highest risk of overdose. See the LA County harm reduction network.

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Behavioral Health Unit

Overdose stabilization Co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment Discharge planning and referral to ongoing care

Located in Valencia, Henry Mayo Newhall is the Santa Clarita Valley’s closest hospital for emergency overdose response and stabilization, and its Behavioral Health Unit provides a direct bridge from crisis care into ongoing detox and treatment. More at the Henry Mayo Behavioral Health Unit.

Detox Statistics in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita has seen real progress on overdose deaths in recent years, though the crisis is far from resolved. The following figures, drawn from city, county, and state sources, show both the scale of the problem and the direction it is moving.

42% Drop in Local Fentanyl Deaths

Fentanyl overdose deaths in the city of Santa Clarita fell from 33 in 2022 to 19 in 2023, a decline city officials attribute to the Sheriff’s Station’s Overdose Response Task Force. Source: SCV Signal, 2024.

22% Decline in LA County Overdose Deaths

Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County dropped from 3,137 in 2023 to 2,438 in 2024, the most significant one-year decline in county history. Source: LA County Department of Public Health, 2025.

37% Decrease in Fentanyl-Involved Deaths Countywide

Fentanyl-involved accidental overdose deaths across LA County fell 37% in 2024, and fentanyl’s share of all accidental overdose deaths dropped from 64% to 52% during the same period. Source: LA County SAPC, 2025.

FAQs About Detox in Santa Clarita, CA

How do I get into county-funded detox in Santa Clarita without insurance?

Call the LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline at (844) 804-7500 or contact the Community Engagement Team directly for a screening. Both can refer you to a Drug Medi-Cal certified provider even if you are not yet enrolled in Medi-Cal, and enrollment assistance is typically part of the referral process.

Can I access detox centers in Santa Clarita without a car?

Yes, though options are more limited than in denser parts of LA County. City of Santa Clarita Transit connects to the Santa Clarita Metrolink station, and several outpatient providers, including the Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Center, sit along active bus routes.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Santa Clarita?

Yes. LA County’s Community Engagement Team and EOP Hubs distribute naloxone at no cost, and residents can also request it through the county’s naloxone pickup network. Training takes only a few minutes and does not require a prescription.

What is the difference between detox and residential rehab in Santa Clarita?

Detox manages the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal, typically over several days, while residential rehab provides weeks of structured therapy, medical monitoring, and relapse-prevention planning after withdrawal has stabilized. Most people need both, in sequence, for lasting recovery.

Does the Santa Clarita Valley have detox programs for veterans?

Yes. Veterans in Santa Clarita can access detox and MAT through VA outpatient clinics serving the San Fernando and Antelope Valley areas, and several private local facilities work with TRICARE and VA community care referrals.

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