How Our Directory Works
What "verified" means on this site, where our data comes from, how facility claiming works, and how ratings are sourced.
Data Source
SAMHSA Federal Database
Facilities
12,000+ Licensed Providers
Coverage
All 50 States
The Source
What Is SAMHSA?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the federal agency responsible for improving behavioral health across the United States.
SAMHSA maintains the National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs, a comprehensive, regularly updated database of licensed substance use treatment facilities across all 50 states and U.S. territories. This database is publicly available and represents the most authoritative source of treatment facility data in the country.
Every facility listed on drugrehabilitationnearme.com exists in SAMHSA's national database. We do not add facilities that are not federally recognized.
The Standard
What "Verified" Means, and What It Doesn't
What it means
The facility is listed in SAMHSA's national database of licensed treatment providers
The facility holds a valid license to provide substance use treatment as recognized by state and/or federal authorities
The facility's address, phone number, and basic service data match SAMHSA's records at the time of our last index
Claimed listings have been reviewed by our team and the owner has verified their identity as an authorized representative
What it does not mean
We have not audited the clinical quality, treatment outcomes, or staff credentials of any listed facility
We do not endorse or recommend any specific facility over another
Listing status does not guarantee current licensing. Licenses can lapse and we encourage users to verify directly
A facility paying for a subscription plan does not affect its directory inclusion or search placement
Our Process
How Facility Claiming Works
Any authorized representative of a listed facility can claim their listing for free. Claiming gives you control over your profile, including photos, contact details, tagline, specialties, and more. Here is how the process works:
Find Your Listing
Search for your facility by name or browse by state and city. Every SAMHSA-listed facility already has a page on this directory.
Submit a Claim
Fill out the claim form with your name, role, and contact details. We ask for enough information to verify you are an authorized representative of the facility.
Identity Review
Our team reviews your claim manually. We verify that the contact details provided are consistent with the facility's public records. This typically takes 1–3 business days.
Claim Approved
Once approved, you gain access to your facility dashboard. You can update photos, contact information, specialties, insurance accepted, and more.
Verified Badge
Approved facilities receive a Verified Partner badge confirming their listing has been checked against federal SAMHSA data. Details are available in your facility dashboard after approval.
Ratings
How Ratings Work
Ratings displayed on facility listings were captured from Google Maps at the time we indexed each listing. They are not updated in real time and may not reflect a facility's current rating. A facility's actual score may be higher or lower than what is shown.
We display ratings in good faith as a general reference point. We do not generate, fabricate, or moderate ratings in any way.
If you are a facility owner and your current rating differs from what is shown, you can manage how your rating appears on your listing from your dashboard.
Phones
Phone Numbers & Helplines
All phone numbers displayed on individual facility listings connect directly to that treatment facility. We do not intercept, route, broker, or monetize these calls in any way.
The site-wide helpline displayed in our navigation (1-800-487-4889) is SAMHSA's National Helpline, a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We receive no compensation for calls to this number.
Questions & Contact
If you have questions about how a specific listing is sourced, why a facility appears or does not appear in our directory, or any other data standards question, contact us directly. We respond within 48 hours.