New Jersey · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Carteret, NJ
Carteret, NJ has good access to methadone treatment for people working toward recovery. There are 11 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles of Carteret, and the nearest one is 4.9 miles away. Certified opioid treatment programs combine medication with counseling and support services. Comparing the options near you can help you find the right fit.
Clinics by distance from Carteret
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Samaritan Daytop Village Inc4.9 mi
- 2Staten Island University Hospital4.9 mi
- 3Lennard Clinic Inc6.4 mi
- 4South Amboy Health Center LLC7.1 mi
- 5Staten Island University Hospital7.3 mi
- 6American Habitare and Counseling Inc8.1 mi
- 7Staten Island University Hospital8.4 mi
- 8Suburban Health Clinic8.4 mi
- 9Lennard Clinic Inc8.6 mi
- 10Recovery Centers of America8.8 mi
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- Carteret city center (Census point)
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- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Carteret
11 listed within 10 miles; the nearest 10 are shown. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 4.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc
1915 Forest Avenue, Basement, Suite 1
Staten Island, NY 10303- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 4.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Staten Island University Hospital
392 Seguine Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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3 6.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Lennard Clinic Inc
850 Woodruff Lane
Elizabeth, NJ 07201- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 7.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
South Amboy Health Center LLC
1 Main Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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5 7.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Staten Island University Hospital
450 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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6 8.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
American Habitare and Counseling Inc
687 Frelinghuysen Avenue
Newark, NJ 07114- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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7 8.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Staten Island University Hospital
111 Water Street
Staten Island, NY 10304- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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8 8.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Suburban Health Clinic
43 Progress Street
Union, NJ 07083- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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9 8.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Lennard Clinic Inc
461 Frelinghuysen Avenue
Newark, NJ 07114- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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10 8.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Recovery Centers of America
901 Ernston Road
South Amboy, NJ 08879- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 11
- to the nearest program
- 4.9 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 10
- also offer buprenorphine
- 9
- people in Carteret
- 25,326
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 109
What methadone treatment is
Because methadone affects the same brain systems as other opioids, dosing must be individualized and supervised by medical professionals. Starting doses are deliberately low and raised gradually based on each patient's response. This careful titration is a safety feature built into every licensed program near Carteret, and similar protocols apply at opioid treatment programs throughout New Jersey.
Your first visit
New patient intake at a Carteret clinic is designed to establish a safe treatment plan. Staff collect details about current and past medication use, overall health, and treatment history. Blood work or other lab tests may be ordered. A clinician determines the starting methadone dose, which is often low and adjusted over time based on how the patient responds.
Paying for methadone in New Jersey
Before starting methadone in Carteret, take time to understand how you will pay. The main options are Medicaid, private insurance, state-funded programs, and self-pay. New Jersey's Medicaid expansion has extended coverage to most adults with low incomes, which typically includes methadone and counseling services. Contacting your insurance plan and the clinic's administrative staff together will give you a realistic picture of your costs.
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
Your first appointment usually includes a comprehensive assessment covering medical history, substance use history, and current health status. Bring identification, insurance information if applicable, and a list of any medications you take. Clinics near Carteret will explain their specific requirements.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- What should I expect during my first visit?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- What are your clinic hours each day?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
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 New Jersey
- certified programs listed in New Jersey
- 69
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 86%
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Questions about methadone clinics near Carteret
How many methadone treatment programs are near Carteret, NJ?
11 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Carteret, NJ; 9 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Carteret?
Samaritan Daytop Village Inc is the closest listed clinic, 4.9 miles from Carteret by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Carteret accept Medicaid?
10 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Carteret also offer buprenorphine?
9 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Carteret itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Carteret itself.