North Carolina · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Concord, NC
If you need methadone treatment in Concord, NC, you have more than one option to consider. There are 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles, and the closest one is 2.8 miles away. Comparing both locations can help you find the program that works best for you. This page can help you explore your options for care.
Clinics by distance from Concord
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Concord city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Concord
2 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 2.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
300 Copperfield Boulevard, Suite 105
Concord, NC 28025- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 3.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Daymark Recovery Services
280 Executive Park Drive, Suite 160
Concord, NC 28025- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 2.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 2
- also offer buprenorphine
- 2
- people in Concord
- 105,240
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 34
What methadone treatment is
Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition, and methadone is a proven option for managing it. The medication does not cure the disorder on its own; it works best when combined with counseling and regular clinic visits. In Concord, treatment programs pair daily medication with support services so patients in North Carolina can rebuild stability in their lives.
Your first visit
New patients in North Carolina typically complete an intake process before receiving their first dose of methadone. This includes a health assessment, questions about substance use history, and a discussion of counseling options. Federal and state rules apply to starting treatment, so clinics follow specific steps during the first visit. Expect the appointment to take a significant portion of the day.
Paying for methadone in North Carolina
Access to affordable treatment widened in North Carolina when lawmakers expanded Medicaid, extending coverage to many adults with low incomes. If you live in Concord and are starting methadone treatment, this program may cover your medication and counseling with little or no cost to you. Private insurance and self-pay options remain available as well. Asking about coverage during your first contact with a clinic is worthwhile.
Take-home doses
Ask any clinic you are considering how it handles take-home doses. The federal rule allows them from the first day of treatment when a practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks, but clinics set their own policies within federal limits. Some programs dose new patients in person daily before extending take-home privileges.
Choosing a clinic
Transportation matters with methadone treatment because of frequent clinic visits, especially early on. Consider how easy it is to reach a center from your home or workplace, and ask whether dosing hours accommodate commute times in your area of North Carolina.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- What should I expect during my first visit?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
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 North Carolina
- certified programs listed in North Carolina
- 108
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 97%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Asheville, NC8 programs
- Charlotte, NC6 programs
- Cary, NC5 programs
- Durham, NC5 programs
- Knightdale, NC5 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Concord
How many methadone treatment programs are near Concord, NC?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Concord, NC; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Concord?
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is the closest listed clinic, 2.8 miles from Concord by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Concord accept Medicaid?
2 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Concord also offer buprenorphine?
2 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Concord itself?
Yes. At least one clinic shown has a listed address in Concord.