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Rehab in Irvine, CA

There are no DHCS-licensed programs inside Irvine, but dozens are a short drive away. Here is where Irvine residents usually look.

  • 0 programs in Irvine
  • 114 in nearby cities

Licensed programs near Irvine

In Tustin

5 of 5 licensed or certified programs in Tustin

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.

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In Costa Mesa

5 of 39 licensed or certified programs in Costa Mesa

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.

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In Newport Beach

5 of 27 licensed or certified programs in Newport Beach

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.

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Detox programs just outside Irvine

These are the nearest DHCS-approved detox programs to Irvine, in a straight line (driving distance will be longer).

  • Orange County Detox Center, 3909 Teakwood Street, Santa Ana (about 3 mi), (949) 610-2885
  • Revive Recovery Center, 3214 S Sycamore Street, Santa Ana (about 3 mi), (657) 231-9256
  • The Retreat at South Coast, 609 Juniper Ave, Santa Ana (about 3 mi), (415) 583-6761
  • Chapman House, 14511 Carfax Drive, Tustin (about 3 mi), (714) 665-8206

Within about 5 miles there are also 19 programs in Newport Beach, 16 programs in Costa Mesa, 14 programs in Santa Ana, 4 programs in Tustin.

What to know about rehab in Irvine

As of our latest check of state data, there are no DHCS-licensed or certified addiction treatment programs with an Irvine address. That surprises a lot of people searching for rehab in Irvine.

Irvine residents usually look at nearby programs in Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Lake Forest, most within a 15-minute drive. Some private therapists and doctors in Irvine treat substance use as outpatients, but they are not listed in DHCS facility data.

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.

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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 Irvine

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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Irvine rehab FAQs

Are there rehabs in Irvine?

Our latest check of California DHCS data found no licensed or certified addiction treatment facilities with an Irvine address. Irvine residents usually choose programs in nearby Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach or Lake Forest.

What is the closest rehab to Irvine?

Costa Mesa, Tustin and Newport Beach border Irvine and have licensed programs, many within a 10 to 20 minute drive. Use the lists above or the full directory to compare.

Does Medi-Cal cover rehab for Irvine residents?

Yes, through Orange County’s DMC-ODS system. Call the OC Health Care Agency Beneficiary Access Line at (800) 723-8641 or OCLinks at (855) 625-4657.

Can I get outpatient addiction treatment in Irvine?

Some private therapists, psychiatrists and doctors in Irvine treat substance use as outpatients. They are not listed in DHCS facility data, so ask about their credentials and whether they offer medication-assisted treatment.

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

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