North Dakota · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Harwood, ND
For residents of Harwood, North Dakota, there is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles, and the nearest one is about 8.1 miles away. Knowing where to find care nearby is a useful first step. This page can help you understand your methadone treatment options, including what certified opioid treatment programs generally provide and what to expect when you contact a program about starting treatment for the first time.
Clinics by distance from Harwood
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Harwood city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Harwood
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 8.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
901 28th Street South, Suite C
Fargo, ND 58103- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 8.1 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Harwood
- 794
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 34
What methadone treatment is
Methadone itself is a synthetic opioid developed originally as a pain medication. In addiction treatment, it serves as a maintenance medication: patients take a stable daily dose instead of using short-acting opioids that cause rapid highs and lows. This substitution approach is sometimes called opioid maintenance, and it remains a standard offering at treatment programs near Harwood and throughout North Dakota.
Your first visit
Intake at a methadone clinic involves several steps that cannot be rushed. During a first visit in Harwood, patients usually meet with a nurse or counselor, complete health questionnaires, and provide identification. A physician must often approve treatment before the first dose. Because of the required evaluations, new patients should plan to spend several hours at the clinic.
Paying for methadone in North Dakota
When you contact a methadone clinic near Harwood, one of the first questions to ask is about payment. Most programs accept health insurance, including Medicaid, and some adjust fees based on income. Bring your insurance card and photo identification to the first visit so staff can verify benefits and give you an accurate estimate of your expected costs.
Take-home doses
The amount of medication a patient may take home grows over time. Federal rules allow up to a week of doses during the first two weeks, up to two weeks of doses from day fifteen, and up to four weeks from day thirty-one. Approval depends on the clinic's judgment and the patient's circumstances.
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 Harwood will explain their specific requirements.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- How long before I can earn take-home 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 North Dakota
- certified programs listed in North Dakota
- 3
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Buxton, ND2 programs
- Grand Forks, ND2 programs
- Amenia, ND1 program
- Berthold, ND1 program
- Burlington, ND1 program
Questions about methadone clinics near Harwood
How many methadone treatment programs are near Harwood, ND?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Harwood, ND; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Harwood?
Community Medical Services is the closest listed clinic, 8.1 miles from Harwood by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Harwood accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Harwood also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Harwood itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Harwood itself.