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 ACCESS line
Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS — 1-800-491-0914 (24/7). 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 program with open capacity. If you're uninsured, they can also start a Medi-Cal application.
Listed centers that accept Medi-Cal
| Facility | Location | Care level |
|---|---|---|
| Second Chance Hayward | Hayward, CA | outpatient, iop |
Free routes to treatment from Fremont
- Medi-Cal members: ask your plan for in-network SUD providers, or call ACCESS directly — county-contracted programs bill Medi-Cal with no member cost.
- Uninsured: apply for Medi-Cal (coverage can start the same month you apply), 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