Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Santa Cruz, CA

Of the 13 treatment providers we list in Santa Cruz, 9 (69%) report mat services.

What to know

Medication-assisted treatment pairs counseling with FDA-approved medication: buprenorphine (Suboxone and similar), naltrexone (Vivitrol) or methadone for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol use disorder. MAT lowers the risk of overdose death.

Chart: 9 of 13 treatment facilities in Santa Cruz, CA offer mat
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Santa Cruz: share of local facilities and the California average.

MAT: 9 facilities

Questions

How many medication-assisted treatment (mat) are in Santa Cruz?

We list 9 facilities in Santa Cruz, CA reporting mat services. Call ahead to confirm availability and wait times.

How do I choose between them?

Ask each facility whether they are licensed by California, whether they accept your insurance or Medicaid, how soon they can admit you, and whether they offer medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder.

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.

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