Andy Dick Checks Himself Into Rehab Facility Outside L.A.

After Andy Dick‘s drug overdose this week provoked panicked concern among friends, he’s checked himself into rehab … Dick himself tells TMZ.

Andy tells TMZ he is currently entering a rehabilitation facility in the Palm Springs, California area.

Andy was very animated on the phone with us … he’s cracking jokes and it’s clear he’s ready to commit to clean up … he tells us he’s grateful to be getting help.

Andy tells us … “Jenny Gimenez is my sister who saved me with Tim” … Tim Ryan is Jen’s husband. They’re both sober.

Jennifer was on “Celebrity Rehab” with Andy. They’ve been friends for 20 years.