1. Prototypes — Women's Treatment Center
Gender-responsive addiction treatment with childcare in Los Angeles.
(800) 400-1011 · 845 E Arrow Hwy, Pomona, CA 91767 · 24/7 · Visit Website
Best Substance Abuse in California — 14 verified resources
About Substance Abuse
Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.
14 Resources
2. Amity Foundation — Women's Programs
Residential addiction treatment for women in LA.
(213) 745-5777 · Los Angeles, CA · 24/7 · Visit Website
3. Shields for Families — LA
Comprehensive substance abuse treatment for women and families.
(323) 242-5000 · 11601 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
4. California AA Meetings — Free
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout California.
Multiple locations statewide · Varies · Visit Website
5. Oxford House California
Self-supporting sober living including women-only houses.
(800) 689-6137 · Multiple locations statewide · 24/7 residences · Visit Website
6. CalHOPE — Substance Use Support — Free
Free emotional support and recovery resources for Californians.
(833) 317-4673 · Statewide service · 24/7 · Visit Website
7. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free
Findtreatment.gov — searchable database of substance use and mental health treatment facilities nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
8. Narcotics Anonymous — Free
NA — free fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction. Worldwide meeting locator.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. SMART Recovery — Free
Self-Management and Recovery Training — science-based addiction recovery support groups and online meetings.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Women for Sobriety — Free
Recovery program designed by and for women dealing with substance use, with online and in-person groups.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free
Free fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. Find a meeting near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Nar-Anon — Free
Free fellowship for those affected by someone else's drug use. Worldwide meeting directory.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Shatterproof — Free
Reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, science-based treatment, and family support.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free
Organizing the recovery community to advocate for policy and reduce stigma.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many substance abuse resources are in California?
- Women's Corner tracks 14 verified substance abuse resources for women in California.
- Are substance abuse resources in California free?
- 10 of the 14 listed substance abuse resources in California are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in California have substance abuse resources?
- Listings span cities including Pomona, Los Angeles.
- What are some examples of substance abuse resources in California?
- Featured entries include Prototypes — Women's Treatment Center, Amity Foundation — Women's Programs, Shields for Families — LA, California AA Meetings, Oxford House California.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 5 of 14 California substance abuse listings include verified phone numbers.
- Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
- Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
- Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
- Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
- Are there women-only treatment programs?
- Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
- What about pregnancy and addiction?
- Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.