Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab Near Riverside, CA: Treatment Options And Resources
Drug and alcohol addiction rehab near Riverside supports residents of Riverside County with access to detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programming. New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center deliver evidence-based addiction treatment at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316 and serve clients from across the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, including Riverside and Riverside County.
What Are The Addiction Treatment Options Available In The Riverside, CA Area?
Privately Owned Addiction Treatment Centers Serving Riverside, CA
Detoxification Program
- Schedule: 24-hour medical supervision, 7 days per week
- Average length of stay: 7-10 days (can extend to 10-21 days based on medical necessity)
- Target population: Adults 18+ requiring medical detox supervision
- Services included: Medical detoxification with physician oversight, medication-assisted treatment protocols, individual therapy sessions, group therapy participation, case management services
- 24-hour nursing coverage with physician consultations
Residential Treatment Program
- Schedule: 6 hours daily programming, 7 days per week
- Average length: Part of 35-day total program based on medical necessity
- Target population: Adults 18+ with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma histories
- Services included: Daily group sessions (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), individual therapy weekly minimum, evening AA/NA meetings, recovery reflection groups, morning meditation, relapse prevention programming
- Specialized features: Rewired curriculum at New Spirit locations, community integration preparation groups
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Referral
- Schedule: Coordinated with sober living arrangements
- Structured step-down programming from residential care
- Target population: Clients transitioning from residential treatment
- Services included: Intensive daily programming with housing support coordination
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Referral
- Schedule: Progressive step-down approach
- Target population: Individuals requiring intensive support while maintaining work/family responsibilities
- Services included: Group therapy, individual counseling, case management, family therapy coordination
Outpatient Program Referral
- Schedule: Final level of continuing care
- Target population: Clients in stable recovery requiring ongoing support
- Services included: Individual therapy, group sessions, medication management, recovery monitoring
Free Support Groups For Alcohol Use Disorder Near Riverside, CA
Free Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support meetings are available across Riverside and Riverside County. AA is a peer-led recovery community that supports clients with alcohol use disorder through structured 12-step programming. The meetings listed below are open to Riverside residents and family members affected by a loved one’s alcohol use.
Riverside Big Book Study
First United Methodist Church, 4845 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
- Monday 7:00 PM
- Closed Big Book Study
- Step work and Big Book literature study
Canyon Crest Morning Group
Canyon Crest Community Center, 4493 Lincoln Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
- Tuesday 8:00 AM
- Open Discussion
- Morning recovery support for working professionals
Riverside Women’s Circle
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 3225 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
- Wednesday 6:30 PM
- Closed Women’s Group
- Women’s recovery issues and support
Downtown Recovery Hour
Trinity Episcopal Church, 3635 14th St, Riverside, CA 92501
- Thursday 12:00 PM
- Open Speaker Meeting
- Lunch hour recovery support
Friday Night Live
Riverside Community Church, 4466 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
- Friday 8:00 PM
- Open Discussion
- Weekend sobriety and fellowship
Sunrise Serenity
Riverside Public Library (Eastside Branch), 4033 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
- Saturday 7:00 AM
- Open Meditation and Discussion
- Weekend morning recovery and mindfulness
Sunday Solutions
Central Community Church, 1850 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
- Sunday 6:00 PM
- Open Discussion
- Week preparation and recovery planning
Substance Use Disorder Resources Near Riverside, CA
Substance use disorder affects households in Riverside and Riverside County across alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, benzodiazepine dependence, cannabis use disorder, and polysubstance use. Local recovery resources include medical detoxification programs, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient counseling. New Spirit Recovery delivers integrated, evidence-based treatment across the levels of care described below.
Clinical assessment determines appropriate treatment intensity using ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria. Treatment plans address substance use disorder alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder.

What Types of Addiction Can Be Treated in Riverside, CA?
Treatment is available for all major types of drug addictions, including alcohol addiction, heroin addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription medication addiction, marijuana addiction, methamphetamine addiction, and synthetic drug addiction. Drug addiction often occurs alongside mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, and dual diagnosis treatment is available to address both substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions simultaneously.

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Cost of addiction support in Riverside
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Free Drug Addiction Support Services Near Riverside, CA
Free Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support meetings and additional community-based recovery resources are available across Riverside and Riverside County. The meetings listed below complement professional addiction treatment with peer-led recovery community programming.
- Location
Riverside Community Hospital, 4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 - Meeting Type
Open Discussion - Focus
General drug addiction recovery - Day/Time
Monday 7:30 PM
- Location
Wood Streets Community Center, 3055 Wood St, Riverside, CA 92506 - Meeting Type
Closed Discussion - Focus
Step work and sponsorship development - Day/Time
Tuesday 7:00 PM
- Location
Riverside Faith Community Church, 6785 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 - Meeting Type
Open Speaker Meeting - Focus
Recovery experience sharing - Day/Time
Wednesday 8:00 PM
- Location
La Sierra University Student Center, 4500 Riverwalk Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92515 - Meeting Type
Closed Discussion - Focus
Young adults in recovery - Day/Time
Thursday 7:00 PM
- Location
Arlington Community Church, 9950 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 - Meeting Type
Open Literature Study - Focus
NA literature and recovery principles - Day/Time
Friday 7:30 PM
- Location
Canyon Springs High School (Community Room), 23100 Cougar Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 - Meeting Type
Open Discussion - Focus
Weekend sobriety support - Day/Time
Saturday 6:00 PM
- Location
University Heights Community Center, 1496 Indianapolis Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 - Meeting Type
Closed Meditation and Discussion - Focus
Week reflection and spiritual recovery - Day/Time
Sunday 7:00 PM
- Description
The county’s primary behavioral health services provider offers comprehensive addiction treatment, including outpatient counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention. They coordinate care for residents without private insurance and provide sliding-scale payment options. - Services
Outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, crisis services, case management - Website
ruhealth.org - Phone
(951) 358-4500
- Description
This department administers countywide substance abuse prevention and treatment services, including coordination with community providers and educational programs. They maintain resource directories and provide navigation services for residents seeking treatment. - Services
Treatment navigation, prevention programs, resource coordination, educational workshops - Website
rivcoph.org - Phone
(951) 358-5000
- Description
Serving the Coachella Valley and Riverside areas, this organization provides specialized addiction treatment integrated with HIV/AIDS care and LGBTQ+ affirming services. They offer culturally competent treatment for diverse populations. - Services
Outpatient counseling, support groups, case management, harm reduction services - Website
desertaidsproject.org - Phone
(760) 323-2118
- Description
This nonprofit organization extends services throughout Riverside County, providing outpatient addiction treatment and dual diagnosis care. They accept Medicaid and offer services in multiple languages, including Spanish. - Services
Outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis care, family counseling, medication management - Website
tarzanatc.org - Phone
(818) 996-1051
Available 24/7 for immediate mental health and substance abuse crisis support
(877) 727-4747 – 24/7 crisis support and treatment navigation
911 for immediate medical danger or psychiatric emergency
4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 – 24/7 medical and psychiatric emergency services
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Does Insurance Cover Drug & Alcohol Rehab?
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. New Spirit Recovery is in-network with major private health insurance carriers, including PPO plans. Out-of-pocket costs depend on plan benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance rates per the individual policy.
The admissions team completes free insurance verification during the initial call. VACCN and TriWest contracts provide coverage for veterans and active-duty service members. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted; cash pay is available for clients without applicable private coverage.
How to Get to New Spirit Recovery from Riverside, CA
New Spirit Recovery operates from 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, with the Encino campus serving as the primary treatment location. The drive from Riverside typically takes 90 to 120 minutes, depending on traffic. The route uses freeway access. Transportation assistance is available case-by-case for Riverside residents who require it; the admissions team coordinates transportation arrangements.
- Head northwest on CA-91 W toward Los Angeles from Riverside
- Merge onto I-405 N via EXIT 40A toward San Fernando Valley
- Take EXIT 64 for US-101 N toward Ventura
- Take EXIT 17 for Balboa Blvd and turn right
- Turn left on Ventura Blvd, then right on Reseda Blvd
- Turn left on Cathedral Pl to destination
- Arrive at New Spirit Recovery, 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316
Transportation assistance is available case-by-case for Riverside residents who lack reliable transportation to the Encino facility. The admissions team coordinates arrangements during pre-admission planning, including Uber Health and flight coordination for clients outside drive distance.
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rehab in Riverside FAQs
Rehab cost for Riverside residents depends on insurance coverage, plan benefits, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance rates per the individual policy. Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. New Spirit Recovery is in-network with major private health insurance carriers. The admissions team provides free insurance verification during the initial call. VACCN and TriWest contracts provide coverage for veterans. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted; cash pay is available.
Addiction treatment length of stay depends on the level of care and the individual clinical course. Medical detox typically runs 7 to 10 days, with extended length of stay for benzodiazepine tapering. Residential treatment typically runs 30 to 90 days. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) runs 20 to 30 days. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) runs 60 to 90 days. Outpatient continues across months and years based on clinical need.
Continued employment depends on level of care. Residential treatment requires on-site presence and is not compatible with continued daytime employment. PHP runs daytime hours, Monday through Saturday, and is not compatible with full-time daytime employment but supports FMLA and short-term disability coordination. IOP morning and evening tracks support continued employment during active treatment. Outpatient programming supports continued full-time employment.
New Spirit Recovery treats alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, heroin use disorder, fentanyl use disorder, methamphetamine use disorder, cocaine use disorder, benzodiazepine dependence, cannabis use disorder, polysubstance use disorder, gambling disorder, and compulsive sexual behavior. Co-occurring mental health conditions receive integrated treatment alongside substance use disorder.
The drive from Riverside to the New Spirit Recovery facility at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316 typically takes 90 to 120 minutes, depending on traffic. Transportation assistance is available case-by-case for Riverside residents who lack reliable transportation. The admissions team coordinates Uber Health for local transportation and flight arrangements for clients outside drive distance.
Step-down from residential treatment is to Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), then Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), then outpatient programming as clinical stabilization is sustained. The clinical team coordinates step-down within the New Spirit Recovery continuum and supports external referrals for Riverside residents requiring continuity closer to home. The alumni program supports continuing peer connection.
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