North Carolina · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in High Shoals, NC
High Shoals is a small town in North Carolina with a population of about 595 residents. For people seeking methadone treatment or other medication-assisted care, there are 3 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles. The closest option is 9.3 miles away, so residents should expect a drive of nearly ten miles for regular visits. This page helps High Shoals residents locate nearby opioid treatment services.
Clinics by distance from High Shoals
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Gastonia Treatment Center9.3 mi
- 2McLeod Centers for Wellbeing9.3 mi
- 3Integrated Care of Greater Hickory9.6 mi
- Center
- High Shoals city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near High Shoals
3 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 9.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Gastonia Treatment Center
1455 East Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 9.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
549 Cox Road
Gastonia, NC 28054- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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3 9.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Integrated Care of Greater Hickory
902 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 3
- to the nearest program
- 9.3 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 3
- also offer buprenorphine
- 3
- people in High Shoals
- 595
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 70
What methadone treatment is
For someone physically dependent on heroin or fentanyl, stopping use brings intense withdrawal that often leads to relapse. Methadone interrupts that cycle by keeping opioid receptors steadily occupied at a controlled level. The result is a comfortable, functional baseline rather than a daily rollercoaster. Clinics near High Shoals use this mechanism as the foundation of treatment for patients in North Carolina.
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
Funding your treatment may be easier than you expect. Because North Carolina adopted Medicaid expansion, many residents of High Shoals who previously lacked coverage now qualify for health insurance that pays for methadone treatment and counseling. Those with private coverage can check whether opioid treatment is a covered benefit. Uninsured patients should ask clinics directly about self-pay prices and whether income-based discounts are available.
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
Paying for methadone treatment varies by clinic. Some centers in North Carolina accept insurance, including Medicaid, while others offer self-pay rates or sliding-scale fees. Ask about costs, coverage, and any additional fees for counseling or drug screenings before you commit.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- What are your clinic hours each 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 North Carolina
- certified programs listed in North Carolina
- 108
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 97%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Asheville, NC8 programs
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Questions about methadone clinics near High Shoals
How many methadone treatment programs are near High Shoals, NC?
3 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of High Shoals, NC; 2 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to High Shoals?
Gastonia Treatment Center is the closest listed clinic, 9.3 miles from High Shoals by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near High Shoals accept Medicaid?
3 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near High Shoals also offer buprenorphine?
3 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in High Shoals itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in High Shoals itself.