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Insurance and Payment Options

Horizon Treatment Services works with major health plans, county programs, and self-pay. Accepted coverage varies by program. No online check needed: contact us or call the program you need, and staff will talk through your coverage on the phone.

Major health plans accepted

Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna & more

CARF 3-Year Accreditation

DHCS-licensed programs

Nonprofit since 1976

40+ years of Bay Area roots

English & Español

LGBTQ+ affirming care

Need help right now?

If this is an emergency, call 911. For suicidal thoughts, call or text 988.

Many health plans accepted

Commercial plans, county programs, and self-pay, depending on the program.

No online check needed

Staff ask about your coverage during the phone screening.

Start depends on the program

Some take walk-ins or direct calls; others need a county referral.

Have commercial insurance?

Cronin House and Palm Avenue Detox accept most major plans; Cherry Hill Detox accepts Kaiser. No insurance? Call anyway.

Not sure where to start?

One call to (510) 582-2100 routes you to the right level of care.

Does Horizon Treatment Services take insurance?

Yes. Cronin House and Palm Avenue Detox accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, and United Healthcare, and Cherry Hill Detox accepts Kaiser Permanente. Many programs are also funded through county behavioral health partners, and self-pay is accepted at every Horizon program. See the full list by program below. No coverage? Call anyway: staff will review your options.

Care through county programs

Several Horizon programs are funded through county behavioral health systems, including Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Butte counties. Eligible residents, including Medi-Cal members, can often get care at low or no cost.

Not sure what you qualify for? Call your county access line below, or call us and we’ll help you sort it out.

Coverage and access by Horizon program

Each program runs its own screening. You can also browse every Horizon program by location.

Accepted insurance and payers

Insurance or payerHorizon programs
Health plans
AetnaCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Anthem Blue CrossCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Blue ShieldCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
CignaCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Health NetCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Kaiser PermanenteCherry Hill Detox
Partnership HealthPlan of CaliforniaButte County Sobering Center
Sutter HealthCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
United HealthcareCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
County and public programs
Alameda CountyCherry Hill Detox, Cherry Hill Sobering, Cronin House, Project Eden Adult Outpatient, Project Eden Youth Outpatient & Prevention Services, Diversion Triage Center
Butte CountyButte County Sobering Center
City of AlbuquerqueGateway Medical Sobering Center
Contra Costa CountyCherry Hill Detox
San Francisco CountyPalm Avenue Detox
San Mateo CountyPalm Avenue Detox
Santa Clara CountyMission Street Recovery Station
Santa Cruz CountyCronin House
Social ServicesCherry Hill Detox, Cronin House
Court and justice programs
AB 109Cherry Hill Detox, Cronin House
Drug CourtCherry Hill Detox, Cronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Other ways to pay
TARPCronin House, Palm Avenue Detox
Self-payAll programs

Coverage depends on your plan, eligibility, and clinical needs. Call the program to confirm your benefits before you start.

Cherry Hill

San Leandro, Alameda County. Sobering (23 hours or less) and clinically managed detox.

How to start: Call the program or CenterPoint, (844) 682-7215. Walk-ins accepted for sobering.

Coverage: Detox accepts Kaiser Permanente, Alameda and Contra Costa County programs, AB 109, Drug Court, and Social Services. Sobering is funded through Alameda County. Self-pay accepted.

Exterior of Palm Avenue Detox at 2251 Palm Ave in San Mateo, CA, with the Horizon Services "Hope Starts Here" mural

Palm Avenue Detox

San Mateo. Clinically managed detox.

How to start: Call for a phone screening, or the county ACCESS line, (800) 686-0101.

Coverage: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, United Healthcare, San Mateo and San Francisco County programs, Drug Court, and TARP. Self-pay accepted. Call to confirm your plan.

Mission Street Recovery Station

San Jose, Santa Clara County. Sobering and triage.

How to start: Referral from an approved Santa Clara County provider.

Coverage: Santa Clara County. Self-pay accepted.

Butte County Sobering Center

Chico. Sobering.

How to start: Call or walk in.

Coverage: Butte County and Partnership HealthPlan of California. Self-pay accepted.

Front entrance of Cronin House in Hayward, CA

Cronin House

Hayward. Co-ed adult residential substance use treatment.

How to start: Call Cronin House. Alameda County-funded clients may also need a CenterPoint referral.

Coverage: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, United Healthcare, Alameda and Santa Cruz County programs, AB 109, Drug Court, Social Services, and TARP. Self-pay accepted. Call to confirm your plan.

Project Eden Adult Outpatient

Pleasanton. Adult outpatient counseling.

How to start: Call for a phone screening and intake. Court-ordered clients welcome.

Coverage: Alameda County. Self-pay accepted.

Project Eden Youth Services

Project Eden Youth Outpatient & Prevention Services

Hayward and Alameda County communities. Youth outpatient and prevention.

How to start: Call the program. No school or court referral needed.

Coverage: Alameda County; prevention free; outpatient on a sliding scale.

Diversion Triage Center

Pleasanton. Short-term diversion for adults 18+ in a mild to moderate crisis.

How to start: Referral from law enforcement, crisis teams, or community programs.

Coverage: Alameda County. Ask the referring agency for details.

Gateway Medical Sobering Center

Albuquerque, NM. Medical sobering, up to 24 hours.

How to start: Referrals 24/7 from EDs, EMS, law enforcement, hospitals, community partners, and family.

Coverage: City of Albuquerque. Self-pay accepted.

Chrysalis-New

Telegraph Recovery Center – Coming Soon

Program details coming soon.

Which level of care fits your situation?

A phone screening answers that, not a web page. Use these as a starting point.

Sobering

A safe place to get through intoxication, for a day or less.

Where: Cherry Hill, Mission Street, Butte County, Gateway (NM)

Clinically managed detox

Support getting safely through withdrawal.

Where: Cherry Hill, Palm Avenue

Residential

Structured, 24/7 support to build recovery skills.

Where: Cronin House (co-ed)

Outpatient

Counseling while you live at home.

Where: Project Eden Adult Outpatient

Youth and prevention

Help for a teen or young adult.

Where: Project Eden Youth Outpatient & Prevention Services

Diversion

An alternative to jail for an adult in crisis.

Where: Diversion Triage Center

Mental health and medications for addiction treatment

Many people with a substance use disorder also live with a mental health condition, according to SAMHSA.

Ask each program what’s available. 

How to get started

Getting started takes one call. Here is what typically happens.

1. Call the program, or our main line

Not sure where to start? We'll help you choose.

2. Talk through your needs

Staff ask about substance use, health, goals, and your insurance or coverage.

3. Get routed to the right level of care

If detox comes first, or you need a county referral, staff explain the step.

4. Begin care

Staff walk you through the program and your plan.

Have ready, if you have it: your insurance card or member number, your county, and a phone number where we can reach you. Missing something? Call anyway.

Other ways to pay

Commercial insurance

Cronin House and Palm Avenue Detox accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, and United Healthcare. Cherry Hill Detox accepts Kaiser Permanente. Call to confirm your plan and benefits.

No insurance

Call anyway. Self-pay is accepted at every Horizon program, and your county's behavioral health access line can tell you whether you may qualify for county-funded treatment.

Outside our counties

County-funded treatment is arranged through your own county, so contact your county's access line. Commercial insurance and self-pay may still be options; call us to check.

County access lines

Some programs need a county referral. Your county line can screen you and refer eligible residents to county-funded substance use treatment.

Alameda County

CenterPoint

San Mateo County

ACCESS line

Santa Clara County

Behavioral Health Call Center

Butte County

Behavioral Health Access Line

For families, caseworkers, and referral partners

You can call a program on someone’s behalf. Each program sets its own referral route.

Why people choose Horizon Treatment Services

A nonprofit safety net

Serving Bay Area communities since 1976, in close partnership with county behavioral health systems.

Accredited and licensed

CARF 3-Year Accreditation. California treatment programs are DHCS-licensed, with license numbers listed on their program pages.

One connected continuum

Sobering, detox, residential, outpatient, youth prevention, and diversion in one organization.

No judgment, everyone welcome

Services regardless of race, gender, class, or sexual orientation. Bilingual English/Español. LGBTQ+ affirming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What insurance does Horizon accept?

Horizon works with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, and United Healthcare at Cronin House and Palm Avenue Detox, and Cherry Hill Detox accepts Kaiser Permanente. Programs are also funded through county partners, court and justice programs, and self-pay. Coverage varies by program, so check the table above or call the program.

No. There’s nothing to check online first. Staff ask about coverage during the phone screening, so call even if your insurance card isn’t nearby.

It depends on your coverage. With a health plan, costs depend on your plan’s benefits. County-funded care may be available at low or no cost for eligible residents. Youth prevention services are free, and youth outpatient uses a sliding scale. Self-pay is accepted at every program. Ask the program when you call.

Cronin House and Palm Avenue Detox accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Sutter Health, and United Healthcare, and Cherry Hill Detox accepts Kaiser Permanente. Call to confirm your plan and benefits. No insurance? Self-pay is accepted at every program, and your county access line can check whether you qualify for county-funded care.

It depends. Cherry Hill and Butte County accept walk-ins for sobering, Project Eden takes calls directly, and Mission Street needs a Santa Clara County provider referral. Alameda County-funded clients may need a CenterPoint referral for residential care.

Availability varies by program: Cherry Hill offers on-site MAT prescribing through a nurse practitioner, Cronin House supports MAT under its IMS certification, and Palm Avenue can prescribe withdrawal medications by telehealth. Ask the program you’re calling about MAT and your coverage.

Yes. Family members, caseworkers, and partner agencies can call a program on someone’s behalf, and staff will explain the next step.

Not right now. Chrysalis in Oakland is closed for renovation, with a new facility scheduled for 2027. Women’s residential care is available now at Cronin House in Hayward.

Start with one call

You don’t have to sort out coverage on your own. Call the program you need or our main line, and we’ll help you find the right next step. There is no judgment here.

Mailing address (not a program location): Horizon Treatment Services, P.O. Box 4217, Hayward, CA 94540 | contact@hsimail.org

This page is for general information and doesn’t replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Coverage depends on your eligibility, county, and clinical needs. If you’re in crisis, call 911 or call or text 988.