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Addiction treatment and mental health in Orange County

Published January 1, 2026 · Updated July 2026 · 10 min read
Orange County has 184+ addiction treatment facilities and hundreds of mental health providers. For immediate help, call 988 for crisis support, (800) 723-8641 for OC behavioral health access, or 1-800-662-4357 for SAMHSA referrals.

Orange County, California has one of the most developed behavioral health treatment landscapes in the United States. With 184+ licensed addiction treatment facilities, hundreds of mental health providers, and a recovery community centered in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach that draws people from across the country, OC offers treatment options at every level of care, every price point, and for every condition. This hub connects you to everything available.

Addiction treatment

Complete rehab guide for OC Free rehab & Medi-Cal options Medical detox centers Outpatient & IOP guide Sober living guide Dual diagnosis treatment Young adult programs (18-25) Women's treatment programs Veterans treatment Luxury rehab guide Tratamiento en español OC fentanyl crisis update Free naloxone in OC Drug court guide AA & NA meetings

Mental health treatment

Anxiety treatment in OC Depression treatment in OC PTSD & trauma therapy Bipolar disorder treatment OCD treatment Eating disorder treatment Adult ADHD treatment Teen mental health Postpartum depression Crisis resources

Therapy approaches

EMDR therapy in OC DBT therapy in OC Ketamine therapy in OC CBT therapy in OC

Treatment by city

Anaheim Costa Mesa Huntington Beach Irvine Santa Ana Newport Beach Fullerton Laguna Beach Mission Viejo Tustin

Insurance coverage

Blue Cross coverage Aetna coverage Cigna coverage Medi-Cal coverage TRICARE coverage

Orange County crisis lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 | OC Crisis: (800) 723-8641 (24/7) | SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357 | Directory

Frequently asked questions

How many rehabs are in Orange County?
184+ licensed substance use treatment centers covering detox, residential, outpatient, IOP, and MAT.
Is there free mental health treatment in OC?
Yes. Medi-Cal covers behavioral health at no cost. Call (800) 723-8641.
What is the 988 Lifeline?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.

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