California & Los Angeles Addiction Treatment Resources

Los Angeles County recorded 2,438 overdose deaths in 2024 — but also distributed over 50,000 doses of naloxone in 2022 alone, resulting in more than 3,000 documented overdose reversals. Resources to prevent overdose, access treatment, and find recovery support are more accessible than ever in California. (Source: LA County SAPC)

Crisis Lines: Call or Text Now

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (24/7 mental health and addiction crisis support). LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) — (844) 804-7500 (24/7, treatment referrals). 211 LA — call 211 or text your ZIP to 898-211 (health and human services navigation). SAMHSA National Helpline — (800) 662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7). LA County DHS SUD line — (800) 854-7771.

Naloxone Access in Los Angeles

CalRx Naloxone — OTC, no prescription required, $19/twin-pack at most California pharmacies (calrx.ca.gov). OEND Program — free naloxone through the LA County Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution program, coordinated by Community Health Project LA (CHPLA). Countywide Naloxone Access Points (NAPs) operate on fixed schedules at community locations. Find a NAP near you: laodprevention.org. Fentanyl test strips — available at NAPs and through the CA Naloxone Distribution Project (dhcs.ca.gov).

Treatment Locators

RecoverLA (recoverla.org) — mobile-optimized treatment locator in 13 languages for LA County. SAMHSA Treatment Locator (findtreatment.gov) — nationwide treatment finder. LA County SBAT (sapccis.ph.lacounty.gov/sbat) — publicly funded program availability. ByLAforLA (bylaforla.org) — county platform for harm reduction, recovery, and peer support resources.

Insurance and Rights Resources

California Dept of Managed Health Care (DMHC) — to file a complaint about insurance denials: (888) 466-2219 / dmhc.ca.gov. California Dept of Insurance (CDI) — for insurance regulated by CDI: (800) 927-4357 / insurance.ca.gov. CHAMP Hotline — California's mental health parity appeal assistance: (888) 614-5400.