Colorado · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Grand Junction, CO
If you are looking for methadone treatment in Grand Junction, Colorado, there are 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles. The closest one is about 1 mile away, making access to medication-assisted treatment convenient for local residents. Each program can provide details on dosing, counseling, and intake requirements. Reaching out is a good first step toward recovery.
Clinics by distance from Grand Junction
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction
2 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 1.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Denver Recovery Group LLC
755 North Avenue, Unit E
Grand Junction, CO 81501- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 2.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Metro Treatment of Colorado LP
2956 North Avenue, Unit 1 and Unit 3
Grand Junction, CO 81504- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 1.0 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 2
- also offer buprenorphine
- 2
- people in Grand Junction
- 65,560
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 21
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 in Grand Junction, and similar protocols apply at opioid treatment programs throughout 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
Many people begin methadone treatment while unsure how they will afford it. In Grand Junction, clinics commonly accept Medicaid, which Colorado expanded to serve nearly all adults below a certain income level. Insurance plans frequently cover treatment too. For those paying directly, some programs offer reduced or income-based fees. Discussing payment openly with clinic staff is a normal part of starting care.
Take-home doses
Take-home eligibility depends on several factors a clinic reviews, including whether a patient attends regularly, avoids active substance use or serious behavioral problems, and has no recent diversion of medication. Whether doses can be safely transported and stored also matters. Clinics weigh these considerations against the risks before approving medication to take home.
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
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
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 Grand Junction
How many methadone treatment programs are near Grand Junction, CO?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Grand Junction, CO; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Grand Junction?
Denver Recovery Group LLC is the closest listed clinic, 1.0 miles from Grand Junction by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Grand Junction accept Medicaid?
2 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Grand Junction also offer buprenorphine?
2 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Grand Junction itself?
Yes. At least one clinic shown has a listed address in Grand Junction.