Colorado · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Carbondale, CO
If you live in Carbondale, Colorado and are looking for methadone treatment, there is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles. It is located 11.5 miles away, a manageable distance for regular dosing visits. Even with a nearby program, consistency and planning are key to staying in treatment. This page summarizes the options close to Carbondale.
Clinics by distance from Carbondale
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Carbondale city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Carbondale
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 11.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Denver Recovery Group
1429 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 11.5 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Carbondale
- 6,434
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 12
What methadone treatment is
For someone physically dependent on heroin or fentanyl, stopping use brings intense withdrawal that often leads to relapse. Methadone interrupts that cycle by keeping opioid receptors steadily occupied at a controlled level. The result is a comfortable, functional baseline rather than a daily rollercoaster. Clinics near Carbondale use this mechanism as the foundation of treatment for patients in Colorado.
Your first visit
What to expect on the first visit: patients in Colorado checking into a methadone clinic should expect an intake process that includes paperwork, identification verification, and a medical evaluation. Counselors often discuss treatment expectations, including regular clinic attendance and counseling participation. Some clinics offer same-day dosing after the assessment, while others schedule a follow-up before treatment starts.
Paying for methadone in Colorado
Payment options for methadone treatment vary by clinic. Some programs near Carbondale bill Medicaid, which in Colorado covers many low-income adults thanks to expansion. Others may work with private insurers, Medicare, or offer self-pay rates. Because fees differ, it is worth contacting clinics directly to ask about weekly or monthly costs, what services are included, and whether financial assistance exists.
Take-home doses
Stability matters in take-home decisions. Clinics look at regular attendance, absence of active substance use, absence of serious behavioral problems, and no recent diversion when evaluating a patient. Whether the doses can be safely transported and stored is also part of the assessment. Programs apply these federal considerations according to their own policies.
Choosing a clinic
Starting methadone involves an induction period during which medical staff adjust your dose gradually. Attend all scheduled appointments during this phase and report how you feel honestly. Clinics use your feedback to reach a dose that manages withdrawal and cravings effectively.
Questions to ask a clinic
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- Can I get take-home doses while traveling?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
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 Colorado
- certified programs listed in Colorado
- 45
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 93%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Commerce City, CO26 programs
- Golden, CO24 programs
- Lafayette, CO22 programs
- Louviers, CO20 programs
- Watkins, CO17 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Carbondale
How many methadone treatment programs are near Carbondale, CO?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Carbondale, CO; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Carbondale?
Denver Recovery Group is the closest listed clinic, 11.5 miles from Carbondale by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Carbondale accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Carbondale also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Carbondale itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Carbondale itself.