Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Killeen, TX
Residents of Killeen, Texas seeking methadone treatment will need to travel to reach care. There is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles of the city, about 21.0 miles away. Daily visits will involve a longer drive, but treatment is accessible. This page explains how methadone treatment works and how to connect with the nearby opioid treatment program.
Clinics by distance from Killeen
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Killeen city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Killeen
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 21.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
WTCR Temple
2610 Exchange Place
Temple, TX 76504- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 21.0 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Killeen
- 153,095
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 52
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 Killeen follow that framework when serving patients in Texas.
Your first visit
The first day of treatment looks different from a regular dosing day. At methadone clinics in Texas, the initial visit involves completing an intake assessment, meeting medical staff, and learning program rules. Patients are typically observed after receiving early doses to monitor how the medication affects them. Planning for a longer stay at the clinic on this first day is wise.
Paying for methadone in Texas
The total cost of methadone care includes more than the medication. Intake medical exams, counseling sessions, and periodic drug screens may be billed separately or included in a package fee. People considering treatment in Killeen should ask each Texas clinic for a complete list of charges so there are no surprises later.
Take-home doses
Before approving take-home doses, a clinic considers whether medication can be safely transported and stored at home. Safe storage matters because methadone can be dangerous to others, especially children, if ingested accidentally. Patients approved for take-homes are expected to keep their doses secure and to follow the program's handling rules.
Choosing a clinic
Take-home dosing follows a schedule set by federal regulations and the clinic's medical director. Patients who remain stable in treatment may gradually earn more take-home doses. Policies differ between clinics, so ask about the criteria used in Killeen.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
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 Killeen
How many methadone treatment programs are near Killeen, TX?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Killeen, TX; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Killeen?
WTCR Temple is the closest listed clinic, 21.0 miles from Killeen by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Killeen accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Killeen also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Killeen itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Killeen itself.