Free & Low-Cost Recovery Resources in Southern California

LA County funds a network of detox facilities across the county through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division. Call the access line to be assessed and placed in an open bed. No insurance required. Serves uninsured, Medi-Cal, and low-income residents.

One of LA County's largest nonprofit treatment providers. Offers medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and outpatient services. Accepts Medi-Cal, uninsured patients, and has county-funded no-cost slots. Multiple locations across the San Fernando Valley and greater LA.

Nonprofit serving women and families in the Inland Empire and greater LA. Offers detox, residential treatment, and transitional housing. Accepts Medi-Cal and uninsured. Special programs for pregnant women and mothers with children.

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health funds detox and residential treatment slots for county residents. Call the crisis line to be assessed and placed. No insurance required. Serves uninsured and Medi-Cal patients.

Riverside University Health System operates and funds detox and residential treatment programs for Riverside County residents. Call the behavioral health line to access county-funded beds. Accepts uninsured and Medi-Cal patients.

Orange County Health Care Agency funds Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) including medically supervised detox for county residents. Call the crisis line for placement. No insurance required for county-funded slots.

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services funds detox and withdrawal management for county residents. Call or text 988 or the county line to access services. Accepts uninsured and Medi-Cal. Available in over 200 languages.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program that meets weekly at hundreds of churches across Southern California. Free to attend. No insurance, no intake process, no waiting list — you just show up. Covers addiction, codependency, trauma, and mental health struggles. Meetings available in English and Spanish. Find a meeting near you at celebraterecovery.com.

Teen Challenge operates long-term residential programs (12–15 months) across Southern California for adults struggling with addiction. Faith-based but open to all. No insurance required. Accepts men and women. Call the national line to find the nearest open program.

The Salvation Army operates Adult Rehabilitation Centers throughout Southern California. Free 6-month residential program for men. Work therapy, substance use counseling, and spiritual support. No insurance, no cost, no prior detox required at most locations. Call the national line to find the nearest open bed.

AA meetings are free, require no intake, no insurance, and no appointment. Meetings happen every day — including nights and weekends — at churches, community centers, and online throughout Southern California. If your loved one just got out of jail and needs to walk into something tonight, this is the fastest option. Find a meeting at aa.org.

NA meetings are free, require no intake, no insurance, and no appointment. Meetings happen daily throughout Southern California — including in Spanish. The Southern California NA helpline can find you a meeting tonight. No waiting list, no paperwork. Just show up.

Victory Outreach operates free residential recovery homes for men and women across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles. Faith-based, long-term (6–12 months). Specifically reaches people who have been in gangs, prison, or deep addiction. No insurance required. No cost. Call the San Bernardino location or find your nearest home at victoryoutreach.org.

The largest gang intervention and reentry program in the world. Serves people coming out of incarceration — especially those with gang involvement. Free substance use counseling, mental health services, job training, tattoo removal, legal services, and case management. No insurance required. No cost ever. Walk-ins welcome.

CEO provides immediate, paid transitional employment to people coming out of incarceration. You can start working within days of release — no experience required. Also provides job coaching, housing navigation, and financial counseling. No cost. Serves people on probation or parole as well as those who have completed their sentence.

Volunteers of America specifically serves people coming out of incarceration who are housing-unstable. Includes case management, substance use support, and help reconnecting with family. Accepts county referrals and Medi-Cal.

Free civil legal services for low-income people in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Can help with record expungement, driver's license reinstatement, public benefits access, and other legal barriers that make reentry harder. No cost for qualifying individuals.

Defy Ventures provides entrepreneurship training, career development, and mentorship for people with criminal records. Free program that helps people build legitimate income and a path forward. Particularly effective for people who have been in the system multiple times and need a different kind of support.

Oxford Houses are democratically run, self-supporting sober living homes throughout Southern California. Residents pay a small weekly fee (typically $100–$150/week) split among housemates. No time limit. No counselors — peer accountability only. Call the national line to find an open bed near you.

The Sober Living Network connects people to certified sober living homes across Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Some homes accept county vouchers, general relief, or Medi-Cal. Call to find a home that fits your situation.

Volunteers of America operates transitional housing and recovery programs across Southern California. Serves men and women coming out of incarceration, homelessness, or treatment. No insurance required. Accepts county referrals and Medi-Cal.

Beyond the ARC residential program, the Salvation Army operates transitional living programs for people who have completed treatment and need a stable place to continue rebuilding. Call the national line to find the nearest program with availability.

Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Southern California to find emergency shelter beds available tonight. Available 24/7 in over 100 languages. This is the fastest way to find an open bed right now.

Located on Skid Row in downtown LA. Provides emergency shelter, meals, showers, and access to recovery programs for men, women, and families. No cost, no insurance, no ID required to access emergency shelter.

PATH operates homeless outreach, emergency shelter, and transitional housing programs across Southern California. Connects people to housing, mental health, and substance use services. No cost, no insurance required.

Dial 2-1-1 in San Bernardino or Riverside County to access the Inland Empire 211 network. Connects to emergency shelter, food, housing assistance, and substance use services. Available 24/7.

Orange County nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Serves homeless adults including those with substance use and mental health needs. No insurance required.

San Diego's largest homeless services provider. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, substance use treatment, mental health services, and job training — all under one roof. No insurance required.

Catholic nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and social services for homeless individuals in San Bernardino. Walk-in services available. No insurance required. Serves men, women, and families.

Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless individuals in the Coachella Valley / eastern Riverside County. Free residential recovery program for men. No insurance required. No cost.