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Rehab in Fullerton, CA

5 state-licensed and certified programs in Fullerton, from medical detox to outpatient care. Every number goes straight to the program.

  • 5 programs
  • 2 residential
  • 2 with detox
  • 3 outpatient

Licensed programs in Fullerton

5 of 5 licensed or certified programs in Fullerton

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.

Fullerton programs at a glance

These numbers come straight from California DHCS licensing data for addresses in Fullerton, so they change as programs open, close or renew.

Fullerton
Licensed or certified programs5
Residential programs2
Approved for detox (withdrawal management)2
Outpatient programs3
Total licensed residential capacity38 beds
Residential sites licensed for 6 or fewer0 of 2
Residential sites approved for incidental medical services1 of 2
Licensed / certified / both1 / 3 / 1
Programs for specific groupsYouth/Adolescent: 1
ZIP codes with programs92832, 92835

Fullerton 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. 1 of 2 residential sites in Fullerton have that approval.

1 listing 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

  • Woodglen Recovery Junction, 751 West Orangethorpe Avenue (30 beds)
  • Lift Off Recovery, 1910 Sandalwood Avenue (8 beds)

Detox programs just outside Fullerton

Sometimes the closest open bed is in the next town. These are the nearest DHCS-approved detox programs outside Fullerton, measured in a straight line from the center of Fullerton’s listings (driving distance will be longer).

  • Anaheim Lighthouse, 1243 W. Pearl Street, Anaheim (about 3 mi), (714) 780-1174
  • Rebel New Life Treatment Center, 527 S. Archer Street, Anaheim (about 4 mi), (310) 999-4300
  • Anaheim Recovery, 864 South Granite Circle, Anaheim (about 4 mi), (949) 280-8360
  • Better Days, 2220 W Judith Ln, Anaheim (about 5 mi), (657) 201-3269

Within about 5 miles there are also 9 programs in Anaheim, 1 programs in Placentia.

What to know about rehab in Fullerton

Fullerton has a small number of licensed programs in North Orange County, near Cal State Fullerton and downtown.

Students and young adults should ask about schedules that work around classes, and whether the program works with student health insurance.

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.

More questions to ask →

Not sure what level of care you need?

Medical detox

Supervised withdrawal, usually 3 to 7 days.

Residential

Live on site with 24/7 support.

PHP & IOP

Structured treatment by day, home at night.

Outpatient

Therapy a few hours a week.

Paying for rehab in Fullerton

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.

Read the cost guide →

Fullerton rehab FAQs

How many rehabs are in Fullerton?

Our latest check of California DHCS data shows 5 licensed or certified addiction treatment programs with a Fullerton address: 2 residential, 2 approved for detox and 3 outpatient. Some programs offer more than one level of care.

Does Medi-Cal cover rehab in Fullerton?

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 Fullerton?

Yes. 2 programs in Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 Fullerton have licensed rehab programs?

State data shows programs at addresses in Fullerton ZIP codes 92832, 92835.

Are there specialized programs in Fullerton?

Yes. DHCS data lists 1 youth/adolescent program in Fullerton. Co-ed programs make up the rest.

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. General information only, not medical advice. In an emergency call 911.

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