About Birchwood Health

Birchwood Health is a free national directory of SAMHSA-verified addiction treatment centers, created to make finding quality care accessible to every American who needs it. We maintain verified listings of 1,201 treatment facilities across all 50 states — including inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, medical detox, dual diagnosis treatment, and sober living homes.

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Verified Centers
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States Covered
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Free Helpline
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Our Mission

According to SAMHSA's 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 29 million Americans meet the criteria for a substance use disorder — yet fewer than 25% receive any form of treatment. The barriers are significant: families don't know where to look, insurance verification is confusing, and the quality of facilities varies widely. Birchwood Health exists to remove those barriers.

We provide a searchable, verified directory of treatment centers with transparent information about services, insurance acceptance, program types, and treatment approaches — all in one place, completely free. When a family is facing a crisis at 2am, they should be able to find verified, trustworthy options immediately.

How We Verify Centers

Every treatment center in our directory is sourced from and cross-referenced against the SAMHSA National Registry of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) — the federal database of licensed and certified substance abuse treatment facilities maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This means every listing has been verified by a government agency for licensure and operational status.

SAMHSA N-SSATS Verified — All 1,201 centers are sourced directly from the federal treatment locator
State Licensed — Every listed facility holds current state licensing for substance abuse treatment
Regularly Updated — Directory data is reviewed and updated quarterly against the SAMHSA database

What We Do Not Do

Birchwood Health is an independent directory service. We do not own, operate, or have financial relationships with any of the treatment centers listed. We do not receive referral fees from facilities in exchange for placement or prominence in search results. Our helpline connects callers with licensed treatment providers — we never recommend a center we haven't verified exists and is currently operational.

Our Editorial Standards

All educational content on Birchwood Health — articles, treatment guides, and resource pages — is written and reviewed by our editorial team with backgrounds in addiction medicine, behavioral health, and public health communications. We reference authoritative sources including SAMHSA, NIDA, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and peer-reviewed research published in journals such as JAMA, the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, and Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

We do not publish content that promotes specific facilities or treatments without clinical evidence. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make informed decisions — not to sell them on any particular program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Birchwood Health

Is using Birchwood Health free?

Yes. Our directory, search tools, and helpline are completely free to use. There is no cost to search for treatment centers, verify insurance, or speak with our helpline specialists.

Are the centers in your directory accepting patients right now?

Our directory reflects licensed and operational facilities as of the last update. For current availability and admission status, call (855) 641-2390 — our helpline can verify availability in real time.

How is my information protected?

All calls and inquiries are 100% confidential. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict privacy protections for addiction treatment information — stronger than HIPAA. We do not sell or share personal information.

Do you help with insurance verification?

Yes. Our helpline specialists can verify your insurance benefits at no cost and identify treatment centers in your area that accept your specific plan. Under the ACA Mental Health Parity Act, most insurance plans are required to cover substance use disorder treatment.

Last Updated: March 2026 · Reviewed by Birchwood Health Editorial Team

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