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There are three main ways to enter Los Angeles County’s specialty substance use disorder (SUD) system. See below to learn more.
Entryways to Treatment

There is No Wrong Door To Access Alcohol/Drug Treatment.

SASH

(Substance Abuse Service Helpline)
1-844-804-7500
A 24/7 toll-free helpline where a team of professionals is available to provide screening, resources and referral directly to alcohol/drug treatment provider.
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CENS

Client Engagement and Navigation Services
Sites throughout LA County where staff serve as liaison between state, county, and city agencies and alcohol/drug treatment providers conducting in-person navigation, screening, and linkage to treatment.
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SUD Providers

(Self-referrals)
Any person (or their representative) can contact alcohol/drug treatment providers directly or by using the Online Provider Directory to link into or find out more about treatment options.

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No-Cost Treatment Services Eligibility



No-cost substance use treatment services at any provider in the network are available for youth, young adults, and adults regardless of immigration status if the following criteria are met:

  • You are a resident of Los Angeles County; and
  • You are determined to meet medical necessity based on an assessment; and
  • You are enrolled in or eligible for Medi-Cal; or
  • You are a participant in the Assembly Bill (AB) 109, CalWORKs, Drug Court, General Relief, and/or Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) programs and who are commercially insured or otherwise ineligible for Medi-Cal.

If you are not sure you are eligible, please call the Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) at 1-844-804-7500 to receive a screening.
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