Free & Medi-Cal Rehab in Alameda County
Cost stops a lot of people from getting help who don't need to be stopped. Between Medi-Cal coverage, county-funded programs, and sliding-scale providers, there are real no-cost and low-cost routes to treatment from Fremont — this page maps them.
Start here: the county substance-use helpline
Alameda County Substance Use Access & Referral Helpline — (844) 682-7215. This is the front door for county-funded and Medi-Cal substance use treatment in Alameda County. They screen you over the phone and route you to a contracted county-network program. If you're uninsured, they can also start a Medi-Cal application.
What changed in 2026
California made Medi-Cal changes effective January 2026, including an enrollment freeze affecting some adults based on immigration status — while many existing members keep coverage if they remain eligible and renew on time. Eligibility rules are individual: check the state's official current Medi-Cal changes page (DHCS) or ask the county helpline about your situation before assuming you can't enroll. Status note added September 16, 2026.
Listed centers that accept Medi-Cal
| Facility | Location | Care level |
|---|---|---|
| C.U.R.A., Inc. | Fremont, CA | residential |
| Second Chance Hayward Recovery Center | Hayward, CA | outpatient, iop |
| Cronin House (Horizon Services) | Hayward, CA | residential |
Free routes to treatment from Fremont
- Medi-Cal members: ask your plan for in-network SUD providers, or call the county helpline directly — county-contracted programs typically bill Medi-Cal; confirm any member cost with the program or your plan.
- Uninsured: apply for Medi-Cal — in some cases coverage can begin in the month you apply, and the 2026 rule changes above may affect eligibility — or ask programs about sliding-scale private-pay.
- Free peer support now: AA, NA, and Al-Anon meetings cost nothing and require nothing — see our AA and NA directories for the Tri-City area.
- Federal resources: FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA) lists providers offering free or reduced-cost care; 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is SAMHSA's free national treatment referral line.
What Medi-Cal covers in California
- Outpatient counseling and IOP
- Medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone)
- Withdrawal management (detox) at participating facilities
- Residential treatment where medically necessary and authorized
- Recovery support services and case management
Related pages
Outpatient & IOP in Fremont · All Fremont rehabs · Free AA meetings in Fremont