Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Denison, TX
If you live in Denison, Texas and are looking for methadone treatment, this page can help you understand your options. There is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles of Denison, and the closest one is 16.5 miles away. This guide explains what to expect so you can take the next step with confidence.
Clinics by distance from Denison
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Denison city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Denison
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 16.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Southern Oklahoma Treatment Services
5912 Highway 70 East
Mead, OK 73449- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 16.5 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 0
- people in Denison
- 24,479
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 26
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 Denison follow that framework when serving patients in Texas.
Your first visit
A first appointment at a Denison methadone clinic focuses on assessment and orientation. Staff gather information about the patient's medical history and substance use, and explain what daily attendance will look like. Methadone is a long-acting medication, so clinicians take care in determining an appropriate starting dose. Patients may not receive a dose until the evaluation is complete.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Public and private payment options both exist for methadone care. Medicaid may cover treatment for those who are eligible, and some clinics participate in state programs that subsidize care for people with low incomes. Residents of Denison can contact Texas clinics to ask which payment sources they accept and what documentation is required.
Take-home doses
Holidays and weekend closures do not have to interrupt methadone treatment. Federal rules allow patients to receive take-home doses for days the clinic is closed, no matter how long they have been in the program. A clinic near Denison may handle these closures differently, so patients should confirm the arrangement with their program.
Choosing a clinic
Insurance coverage for methadone treatment differs by plan. Many clinics accept Medicaid or private insurance, and some offer payment options for those without coverage. Contact the clinic's billing office or your insurer to confirm what is covered before your first visit.
Questions to ask a clinic
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Can I get take-home doses while traveling?
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 Denison
How many methadone treatment programs are near Denison, TX?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Denison, TX; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Denison?
Southern Oklahoma Treatment Services is the closest listed clinic, 16.5 miles from Denison by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Denison accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Denison also offer buprenorphine?
0 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Denison itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Denison itself.