State guide · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Kentucky
52 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Kentucky; 51 of them (98%) confirm Medicaid, and 30 confirm they offer methadone. This guide covers 81 cities and towns in Kentucky, each with its own page listing nearby programs by straight-line distance.
Where programs are in Kentucky
Each small dot is a certified opioid treatment program. Numbered markers match the list.
Places with the most programs nearby
- 1Bellevue12 programs
- 2Catlettsburg4 programs
- 3Glenview4 programs
- 4South Shore4 programs
- 5Henderson3 programs
- 6Keene3 programs
- 7Brooks2 programs
- 8Burnside2 programs
- 9Georgetown2 programs
- 10Union2 programs
Programs within 10 miles of each place, by straight-line distance.
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- Certified programs
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- Numbered as in the list
Kentucky at a glance
- certified programs listed
- 52
- cities and towns with a page
- 81
- of programs confirm Medicaid
- 98%
- confirm they offer methadone
- 30
- also offer buprenorphine
- 46
Paying for methadone in Kentucky
Coverage for methadone treatment in the state may come from several sources. Medicaid is a common one, since Kentucky expanded eligibility to most adults with low incomes, and the program generally includes medication-assisted treatment. Private health plans often cover these services as well. For people paying without insurance, clinics may quote a flat rate or adjust fees according to income. Staff can help clarify what applies to you.
What methadone treatment is
Unlike pain medications taken on an as-needed schedule, methadone for addiction treatment is dispensed once a day in a precise dose determined by medical staff. Its long half-life means one dose can control withdrawal symptoms for a full day. This daily structure is a core feature of the treatment model used at clinics in the state and across Kentucky.
Choosing a clinic
A good methadone program treats more than the medication itself. Look for clinics that offer counseling, case management, and coordination with other healthcare services. Comprehensive care is a core expectation of federally supported opioid treatment programs in Kentucky.
Cities and towns in Kentucky, A to Z
81 places. Each page lists certified opioid treatment programs by straight-line distance.
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- Science Hill
- Shelbyville
- Silver Grove
- Simpsonville
- Somerset
- South Shore
- South Williamson
- Spottsville
- Stamping Ground
- Summersville
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Questions about methadone clinics in Kentucky
How many methadone clinics are in Kentucky?
52 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Kentucky; 30 confirm they offer methadone.
Which places in Kentucky have the most programs nearby?
Bellevue (12 within 10 miles), Catlettsburg (4 within 10 miles) and Glenview (4 within 10 miles), counting certified programs by straight-line distance from each city or town center.
Do methadone clinics in Kentucky accept Medicaid?
51 of the 52 listed programs (98%) have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Coverage can change, so check with the clinic before your first visit.
Do clinics in Kentucky also offer buprenorphine?
46 of the 52 listed programs have confirmed buprenorphine services.
How far do the city pages search?
Each city and town page in Kentucky lists programs within 10 miles by straight-line distance, not drive time. When none is that close, it shows the nearest listed programs within 50 miles.
Insurance and cost guides
- Guide Cost of Methadone Without Insurance What methadone treatment can cost when you pay without insurance.
- Guide Is Methadone Treatment Covered by Insurance? How insurance coverage for methadone treatment works.
- Insurance Does Aetna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Aetna members.
- Insurance Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Blue Cross Blue Shield members.
- Insurance Does Cigna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Cigna members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Unitedhealthcare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for UnitedHealthcare members.
- Insurance Does Humana Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Humana members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Tricare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for TRICARE members.
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