Residential treatment means living at the program, usually for 30 to 90 days, with a structured day of counseling, groups and medical oversight. California licenses residential programs by bed count and inspects them. The license covers non-medical treatment; some residential programs also hold a detox license, and some can provide limited medical services on site.
997 licensed programs in California offer residential treatment
Cities with the most residential treatment programs
- Los Angeles (65)
- Northridge (29)
- San Diego (25)
- Woodland Hills (22)
- Huntington Beach (22)
- Malibu (20)
- North Hollywood (20)
- Granada Hills (18)
- Van Nuys (16)
- Costa Mesa (16)
- Santa Ana (15)
- Encino (14)
- Tarzana (13)
- Fresno (12)
- Sherman Oaks (12)
What to ask
Ask how many beds the program has, what a typical week looks like, whether family can visit, and what the discharge plan includes.