Rehab centers in El Cajon, CA

We found 15 drug and alcohol treatment facilities with an address in El Cajon, CA. Of those, 6 accept Medicaid, 3 offer sliding-scale fees or payment help, 5 provide medication-assisted treatment, and 2 have residential beds. 2 facilities offer medical detox, and 4 are methadone clinics.

Treatment facilities in El Cajon

El Cajon at a glance

El Cajon has about 103,291 residents and a median household income of $66,478. That works out to roughly 14.5 listed facilities per 100,000 people. Statewide, California has 3,723 listed facilities across 494 cities and towns.

Chart: share of 15 treatment facilities in El Cajon, CA offering detox, MAT, residential care, Medicaid and other services, compared with the California average
Services offered by listed facilities in El Cajon compared with the California average.

Frequently asked questions

How many rehab centers are in El Cajon, CA?

We list 15 substance use treatment facilities in El Cajon. Listings come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information, so confirm current services by phone.

Are there rehabs in El Cajon that take Medicaid?

Yes. 6 facilities in El Cajon report accepting Medicaid. Coverage depends on your state plan, so call with your member ID ready.

Is there a detox center in El Cajon?

2 facilities in El Cajon list medical detox or withdrawal management. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so seek medical help rather than stopping suddenly on your own.

Can I get low-cost or free addiction treatment in El Cajon?

3 facilities in El Cajon offer sliding-scale fees or payment assistance. State-funded programs may also treat people without insurance; the SAMHSA Helpline (1-800-662-4357) can point you to them.

Where can I get Suboxone or other MAT in El Cajon?

5 facilities in El Cajon report offering medication-assisted treatment, such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. Any clinician with a DEA registration can now prescribe buprenorphine, so your primary care doctor may be an option too.

Are there Spanish-speaking treatment programs in El Cajon?

7 facilities in El Cajon report offering services in Spanish. The SAMHSA Helpline also answers in Spanish at 1-800-662-4357.

Treatment near El Cajon

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

SAMHSA helpline, 24/7: 1-800-662-4357