Puerto Rico · Listings Checked October 2026

Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Puerto Rico

Where Can You Get Addiction Treatment in Puerto Rico?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 55 substance use treatment facilities in Puerto Rico, in 27 cities. Of these, 21 accept Medicaid, 13 offer detox, 26 offer residential treatment, 5 are certified methadone clinics and 22 prescribe buprenorphine. The state agency for substance use treatment is the Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción (ASSMCA). Línea PAS (Primera Ayuda Sicosocial) answers at 1-800-981-0023 (24/7).

Treatment Facilities by City in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico cities with the most SAMHSA-listed substance use treatment facilities. All 27 cities are listed below the table. Each city page lists its facilities with services, payment and phone numbers.

All 27 Cities in Puerto Rico With Treatment Facilities

State Treatment Agency

Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción (ASSMCA) oversees substance use treatment in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Treatment Helpline

Línea PAS (Primera Ayuda Sicosocial): 1-800-981-0023, 24/7.

Call 1-800-981-0023

Treatment if You Don't Have Insurance

ASSMCA runs public treatment programs for adults, including Clínicas de Tratamiento Integral Asistido con Medicamentos (CTIAM) for people 18 and older with opioid use problems and outpatient treatment centers for adults referred by the courts, Drug Courts or the TASC program.

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's Medicaid program is Plan de Salud del Gobierno de Puerto Rico (Plan Vital). Covered services listed by the state include: Mental health, alcohol and substance abuse services (no PCP visit needed first); Mental health hospitalization and partial hospitalization; Pharmacy benefit.

Check a Program's License

Before you choose a program, confirm it is licensed using the ASSMCA list of active licensed facilities (Instalaciones activas licenciadas por ASSMCA).

Naloxone (Narcan)

Puerto Rico Department of Health Administrative Order 402 authorizes pharmacies to sell naloxone without a prescription and allows first-aid health service personnel to use it. Naloxone nasal spray is also sold over the counter nationwide.

Guides for Your Next Step

Learn what detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab involve, how medication for opioid use disorder works, and how to find rehab that takes Medicaid or free and low-cost rehab. Before you commit, read how to choose a rehab you can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Rehab Centers Are in Puerto Rico?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 55 substance use treatment facilities in Puerto Rico (checked October 2026), the most in Mayaguez (6).

How Many Rehabs in Puerto Rico Accept Medicaid?

21 of the 55 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

Where Are Methadone Clinics in Puerto Rico?

5 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) are listed in Puerto Rico. Use the methadone filter on any city page to find them.

Can You Get Free Rehab in Puerto Rico?

ASSMCA runs public treatment programs for adults, including Clínicas de Tratamiento Integral Asistido con Medicamentos (CTIAM) for people 18 and older with opioid use problems and outpatient treatment centers for adults referred by the courts, Drug Courts or the TASC program. 3 listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale, and 25 provide treatment at no charge.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción website
  3. Get treatment help from the Puerto Rico agency
  4. About Línea PAS (Primera Ayuda Sicosocial)
  5. Plan de Salud del Gobierno de Puerto Rico (Plan Vital) substance use coverage
  6. Section 1115 waiver details (Medicaid.gov)
  7. ASSMCA list of active licensed facilities (Instalaciones activas licenciadas por ASSMCA)
  8. Puerto Rico naloxone information

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