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I have had an excellent experience at Palm Detox. They reopened and came recommended by members of the community. I was hesitant at first but I showed up embarrassed and defeated.
was treated with respect and staff went out of the way to help me. Female lead staff even brought me clothing, books and hygiene from her home because I was in need of deodorant and the stuffuu they had didn’t work. I didn’t ask, she overheard me and another client talking. She brought him some clothing and a notebook. This place has amazing staff. They tend to follow the rules and it’s annoying sometimes cause I’d like to smoke more and have SUGAR. But I do recommend plus they help u find treatment after.
Courtney Allred
2 months ago
This is the perfect place to simply detox. Food, Bed, Meetings (of various kinds) They will help guide you into treatment or shelters or whatever else you may want. Just tell them when they work one on one with you. By the time you’re starting to feel better you should have a plan set in place.
Arada Notzay
1 year ago
This place is a blessed place, staff is kind and fair and the facility is managed smoothly and with compassion. I have a great respect and gratitude for Palm Avenue Detox
AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction
Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program
MedicaidMedicare
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K S
2 years ago
Elms house and the staff there helped me save my life. I went there for 3 months and it was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. They do their best with the resources they have. It’s honestly the type of place where you get what you want from the program so you have to really take a good look at yourself and take accountability for yourself and decide what you want and if your ready to put in some work every single day for it. Christine also helped me sign back up for college, I’m in my second semester and loving it. Elms house will always have a special place in my heart and I highly suggest it if you need somewhere to check into and work on yourself for a bit. WHO’S HOUSE?? ELMS HOUSE!!!❤️
Is this anonymous? Or do people see my name? Im an addict/alcoholic, and.am no stranger to rehab...this place is different! With the right attitude it can change lives...
NATAS KAUPUS
1 year ago
I Graduated in 2009. Project Ninety Saved my Life.
AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction
Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program
Self-Pay Options
Julie saved my life, literally. I have struggled with addiction my whole life. every time I fell down Julie was there to pick up the pieces. I have almost 2 years free from drugs. Thank Julie
I have had an excellent experience at Palm Detox. They reopened and came recommended by members of the community. I was hesitant at first but I showed up embarrassed and defeated.
was treated with respect and staff went out of the way to help me. Female lead staff even brought me clothing, books and hygiene from her home because I was in need of deodorant and the stuffuu they had didn’t work. I didn’t ask, she overheard me and another client talking. She brought him some clothing and a notebook. This place has amazing staff. They tend to follow the rules and it’s annoying sometimes cause I’d like to smoke more and have SUGAR. But I do recommend plus they help u find treatment after.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Courtney, Thank you for sharing your experience of your time with us at Palm Ave. Detox. Thank you for lifting up the professional and compassionate members of our staff.
Attending a Detox program is a challenging time in our clients’ lives. People who come to us aren’t always in a mindset to see the positive things in that experience because they may not be feeling well. It’s always good to hear the team provided the type care we like to provide.
Julie saved my life, literally. I have struggled with addiction my whole life. every time I fell down Julie was there to pick up the pieces. I have almost 2 years free from drugs. Thank Julie
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California is ranked 23rd nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,654.
$140kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in California vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
Treatment
Insurance
Specialty
Duration
Amenities
Funding
Location
Facility
Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in California
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
Average Cost of Treatment in California vs. the National Average
California
$56,654
National Average
$57,193
Cost of Drug Rehab in California vs. Nearby States
Compare Cost of Treatment in Top California Cities
California
$56,654
Los Angeles
$59,317
San Diego
$61,883
San Jose
$62,617
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in California?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in California. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in California that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in California.
1453 accept self-payment or cash
1099 accept private health insurance
68 offer free treatment
701 accept California Medicaid coverage
431 accept Medicare
703 offer low-cost treatment
907 offer sliding-scale fees
403 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in California
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in California, with 824 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Aetna is the 2nd most popular with 816 treatment centers accepting it followed by Cigna in 3rd accepted by 709 drug rehabs.
California Rehab Admissions in 2023
California is ranked 32nd nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 340 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of California rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
28,021
Alcohol
8,935
Marijuana
24,055
Heroin
12,234
Other Opiates
34,428
Meth
2,945
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in California in 2024
California is ranked 26th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 29.7 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 11,538 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 70% of all drug overdoses in California, with a total of 8,034 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in California
Narcotics Violations
California is ranked 33rd for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 329 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
DUIs
California has the 18th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 246 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 96,048 total DUI arrests).
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