Potential patients and their family members can check out the history and records of drug rehab facilities. These records can be viewed by visiting the Licensing and Certification Resources page on California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) website.
A list of facilities currently licensed by the state is on display.
Records of disciplinary actions against facilities can be found.
Documentation of violations identified at facilities is available.
Exploring California Drug Rehab Facilities Records
Someone with a Substance Use Disorder, or family members trying to get help for a victim, will naturally want to find rehab facilities with the best records of safety and success.
Research can start with the DHCS Licensing and Certification Resources page.
- Here you will find a link to the Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and a list of all rehab facilities in each California county. The list only includes facilities licensed through the DHCS. See: How California Regulates Rehabs
- The Licensing and Certification page also includes a link to check if a facility is on probation or currently has programs suspended or revoked. A list of Drug Rehab Counselors who have been suspended or revoked is also offered.
- You can find a record of past inspections at any rehab clinic on the DHCS Licensing and Certification Reporting site. It can inform on the violations found, any complaints, and the actions taken by the DHCS.
See: How California Regulates Rehabs (DHCS) and How Violations Strengthen Your Injury Case
Other Sources of Information About California Drug Treatment Centers
Families exploring drug treatment options for loved ones can also Google a facility’s name along with “violations” or “complaints.” Any major news or items about lawsuits that other families have filed can be helpful.
They may find additional information about a facility on the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). The NAATP handles complaints dealing with ethics for member facilities. They may have information on the location you are considering and some tips on getting answers.
A check of state court records may reveal some litigation against the drug treatment rehab business. A check of the facility’s name on the website for the Superior Court in the county could help you make an important decision. You can get help locating the court records in the county involved here.
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