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Rehab in Lake Forest, CA
8 state-licensed and certified programs in Lake Forest, from medical detox to outpatient care. Every number goes straight to the program.
- 8 programs
- 2 residential
- 2 with detox
- 6 outpatient
Licensed programs in Lake Forest
8 of 8 licensed or certified programs in Lake Forest
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12 South Recovery 23712 Birtcher Drive, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Engrave Recovery 23072 Lake Center Dr Suite 203, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Harmony Junction Recovery 23642/23652 Cavanaugh Rd, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Mission Recovery Home 23792 Rockfield Blvd Suite 230, Lake ForestLake Forest
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OC Revive 23726 Birtcher Drive, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Seek Recovery 23696 Birtcher Drive, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Voyager Recovery Center 22 Barberry, Lake ForestLake Forest
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Zoe Behavioral Health 23072 Lake Center Drive Suite 200, 204, 206, 210, 211, & 214, Lake ForestLake Forest
Source: California DHCS licensing data, retrieved November 9, 2026. Listings are free and shown alphabetically by city. Confirm a license on the DHCS website before you choose.
Lake Forest programs at a glance
These numbers come straight from California DHCS licensing data for addresses in Lake Forest, so they change as programs open, close or renew.
| Lake Forest | |
|---|---|
| Licensed or certified programs | 8 |
| Residential programs | 2 |
| Approved for detox (withdrawal management) | 2 |
| Outpatient programs | 6 |
| Total licensed residential capacity | 24 beds |
| Residential sites licensed for 6 or fewer | 1 of 2 |
| Residential sites approved for incidental medical services | 2 of 2 |
| Licensed / certified / both | 1 / 6 / 1 |
| ZIP codes with programs | 92630 |
Lake Forest has a mix of small residential homes and larger sites. Larger programs often have more medical staff and groups on site; smaller homes can feel more personal. Ask each one about staffing and medical support.
“Incidental medical services” means DHCS has approved the site to provide some medical services, such as supervised detox and medication management, under a physician’s oversight. 2 of 2 residential sites in Lake Forest have that approval.
2 listings here show a license or certification expiring before June 2027. Renewals are routine, but it is worth confirming current status with DHCS before you choose.
Largest residential programs by licensed capacity
- Harmony Junction Recovery, 23642/23652 Cavanaugh Rd (18 beds)
- Voyager Recovery Center, 22 Barberry (6 beds)
Detox programs just outside Lake Forest
Sometimes the closest open bed is in the next town. These are the nearest DHCS-approved detox programs outside Lake Forest, measured in a straight line from the center of Lake Forest’s listings (driving distance will be longer).
- Hope Restored, 25672 Minos Street, Mission Viejo (about 3 mi), (845) 803-6692
- California Wellness Center, 24842 Pylos Way, Mission Viejo (about 3 mi), (949) 446-6926
- Christopher Care Choosing Life, 22442 Canaveras, Mission Viejo (about 3 mi), (561) 401-3875
- California Care Recovery, 26452 Aracena Drive, Mission Viejo (about 3 mi), (949) 291-3333
Within about 5 miles there are also 10 programs in Mission Viejo, 4 programs in Laguna Hills, 1 programs in Aliso Viejo.
What to know about rehab in Lake Forest
Lake Forest has a smaller group of residential and outpatient programs near the 5 and 241 corridors.
Smaller cities can mean fewer choices nearby. It is fine to look at programs in Mission Viejo, Irvine-area cities and Laguna Hills as well.
Before you call a program
- Ask for the DHCS license or certification number and check it.
- Ask which levels of care they provide on site.
- Ask what your insurance covers and what you will owe.
- Ask where you would go next when this level of care ends.
Not sure what level of care you need?
Paying for rehab in Lake Forest
Most private health plans cover some addiction treatment, and Medi-Cal covers it through Orange County’s Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Call the number on your insurance card first, then confirm with the program.
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Lake Forest rehab FAQs
How many rehabs are in Lake Forest?
Our latest check of California DHCS data shows 8 licensed or certified addiction treatment programs with a Lake Forest address: 2 residential, 2 approved for detox and 6 outpatient. Some programs offer more than one level of care.
Does Medi-Cal cover rehab in Lake Forest?
Medi-Cal covers addiction treatment in Orange County through the county’s DMC-ODS system, but not every program accepts it. Call the OC Health Care Agency Beneficiary Access Line at (800) 723-8641 or OCLinks at (855) 625-4657 to be connected with a program that takes Medi-Cal.
Is there detox in Lake Forest?
Yes. 2 programs in Lake Forest are approved for detox (withdrawal management) in the state data. Call to ask about current openings and whether they can take you the same day.
How do I know a Lake Forest rehab is licensed?
Every program on this page appears in California DHCS licensing and certification data, with its expiration date. You can confirm any program on the DHCS facility listings page, and ask the program for its license number.
What ZIP codes in Lake Forest have licensed rehab programs?
State data shows programs at addresses in Lake Forest ZIP code 92630.