Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Alvarado, TX
People in Alvarado, Texas looking for methadone treatment have several certified opioid treatment programs to choose from nearby. There are 5 certified programs within 25 miles of the city. The closest one is located about 19.8 miles from Alvarado. This page can help you understand your local options as you consider starting methadone treatment.
Clinics by distance from Alvarado
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1MedMark Treatment Centers19.8 mi
- 2Symetria Recovery21.4 mi
- 3North Texas Addiction Counseling Inc21.4 mi
- 4Texas Treatment Services LLC23.7 mi
- 5Texas Treatment Services LLC24.2 mi
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- Alvarado city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Alvarado
5 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 19.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
MedMark Treatment Centers
5201 McCart Street, Suite H
Fort Worth, TX 76115- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 21.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Symetria Recovery
7229 Hawkins View Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76132- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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3 21.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
North Texas Addiction Counseling Inc
124 West Pioneer Parkway, Suite 120
Arlington, TX 76010- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 23.7 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Treatment Services LLC
700-A Hemphill Street, Suite A
Fort Worth, TX 76104- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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5 24.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Treatment Services LLC
4801 Brentwood Stair Road, Suite 404
Fort Worth, TX 76103- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 5
- to the nearest program
- 19.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 4
- also offer buprenorphine
- 4
- people in Alvarado
- 4,739
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 30
What methadone treatment is
It is important to understand that methadone is not simply swapping one addiction for another. A properly dosed maintenance medication does not produce euphoria in tolerant patients and allows normal functioning. Federal guidance treats methadone as evidence-based medical care for opioid use disorder, and programs near Alvarado follow that framework when serving patients in Texas.
Your first visit
The first visit to a methadone clinic near Alvarado is an intake, not a treatment session. Staff review the patient's medical and substance use history, perform basic health checks, and explain program rules. Patients may be asked about prior treatment attempts and current medications. If approved, dosing can sometimes begin the same day, depending on the assessment.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Paying for treatment usually starts with a conversation at the clinic. Staff can explain what the fees cover, which insurance plans they accept, and whether financial help is available. Because Texas has not adopted Medicaid expansion, eligibility for public coverage varies. People in Alvarado should ask about all options before their first visit.
Take-home doses
Take-home doses let patients in Alvarado carry their methadone from the clinic instead of dosing in person every day. Under a federal rule updated in 2024, take-homes can begin as early as the first day of treatment when the clinic's medical director judges the benefits outweigh the risks. Each program sets its own policy within federal limits, so asking ahead is wise.
Choosing a clinic
Before enrolling, ask each clinic how new patients are admitted, whether there is a waitlist, and what documents to bring. Knowing the intake process in advance makes your first appointment smoother and helps you compare programs near Alvarado.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in Texas
- certified programs listed in Texas
- 85
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 78%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Euless, TX19 programs
- Addison, TX15 programs
- Cedar Hill, TX14 programs
- Haslet, TX13 programs
- Humble, TX12 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Alvarado
How many methadone treatment programs are near Alvarado, TX?
5 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Alvarado, TX; 5 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Alvarado?
MedMark Treatment Centers is the closest listed clinic, 19.8 miles from Alvarado by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Alvarado accept Medicaid?
4 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Alvarado also offer buprenorphine?
4 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Alvarado itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Alvarado itself.