Alaska · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Klawock, AK
Klawock, Alaska has one certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles, and it is remarkably close at just 0.8 miles away. For a community of roughly 720 residents, that kind of access can make consistent methadone treatment far easier to maintain. Short travel times help with daily dosing requirements and regular counseling. This page offers a straightforward overview of what to expect from local treatment.
Clinics by distance from Klawock
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Klawock city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Klawock
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 0.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Klawock Behavioral Health
7300 Klawock-Hollis Highway
Klawock, AK 99925- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 0.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Klawock
- 720
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 Klawock and across Alaska.
Your first visit
First-time patients at methadone clinics should come prepared with identification, insurance information if available, and a list of any medications they currently take. In Klawock, the intake visit usually includes a medical evaluation and a discussion of treatment history with a counselor. The information gathered helps clinical staff determine whether methadone treatment is appropriate and design a starting plan.
Paying for methadone in Alaska
Methadone maintenance in Klawock is covered by many insurance sources. Because Alaska adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, eligibility now reaches most adults with low incomes, making public coverage the most common payment route. Employer plans and Marketplace policies also frequently include medication-assisted treatment, though copays and prior authorization rules can vary between insurers.
Take-home doses
Federal law sets maximums for how many days of medication a patient may carry at once. During the first two weeks of treatment, up to a week of take-home doses is allowed. From day fifteen, the maximum rises to two weeks, and from day thirty-one it reaches four weeks, provided the clinic approves.
Choosing a clinic
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Taken as prescribed at a licensed clinic, it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the euphoria associated with misuse. It is one of several evidence-based medication options recognized by SAMHSA.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
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 Alaska
- certified programs listed in Alaska
- 8
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Big Lake, AK4 programs
- Anchorage, AK3 programs
- Hope, AK3 programs
- Craig, AK1 program
- Eielson AFB, AK1 program
Questions about methadone clinics near Klawock
How many methadone treatment programs are near Klawock, AK?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Klawock, AK; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Klawock?
Klawock Behavioral Health is the closest listed clinic, 0.8 miles from Klawock by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Klawock accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Klawock also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Klawock itself?
Yes. At least one clinic shown has a listed address in Klawock.