Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in La Porte, TX
For residents of La Porte, Texas, methadone treatment options are plentiful. There are 7 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles of the city, with the closest one located 11.4 miles away. Having several programs to choose from means you can look for one that fits your schedule and preferences. This page provides a starting point as you search for the program that fits your needs.
Clinics by distance from La Porte
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Northshore Treatment Center11.4 mi
- 2Houston Treatment Center Inc11.5 mi
- 3Pursuit of Hope Group LLC19.6 mi
- 4Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center20.5 mi
- 5Texas Clinic21.9 mi
- 6Toxicology Associates Inc22.0 mi
- 7El Dorado Texas Community Services22.9 mi
- Center
- La Porte city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near La Porte
7 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 11.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Northshore Treatment Center
1140 Westmont Drive, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77015- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Cash / self-pay
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2 11.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Houston Treatment Center Inc
1050 Edgebrook Drive, Suite 3
Houston, TX 77034- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Cash / self-pay
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3 19.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Pursuit of Hope Group LLC
2620 Cullen Parkway, Suite 216
Pearland, TX 77581- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 20.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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5 21.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Clinic
6501 Fulton Street
Houston, TX 77022- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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6 22.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Toxicology Associates Inc
2411 Franklin Street
La Marque, TX 77568- Methadone
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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7 22.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
El Dorado Texas Community Services
1213 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 7
- to the nearest program
- 11.4 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 4
- also offer buprenorphine
- 5
- people in La Porte
- 35,124
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 748
What methadone treatment is
Methadone treatment falls under a special category of care called opioid treatment programs, which are licensed and regulated more strictly than ordinary medical practices. The medication must be dispensed, not prescribed for home use at the start. Anyone seeking this care in La Porte will enroll at a certified program that operates under both federal rules and Texas oversight.
Your first visit
The initial appointment is where treatment planning begins. Patients visiting a methadone clinic near La Porte for the first time will typically complete registration, meet clinical staff, and undergo health screening. Doctors review the information collected to decide whether methadone is appropriate. Because methadone affects each person differently, the starting dose is determined individually based on the assessment.
Paying for methadone in Texas
The cost of methadone treatment varies by clinic and by what services are included. Some programs bundle dosing, counseling, and drug screening into one fee, while others bill separately. If you live in La Porte, ask whether the Texas clinic accepts your insurance and whether uninsured patients qualify for reduced rates or payment arrangements.
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
Choosing a clinic means weighing practical factors: location relative to home or work, dosing hours, counseling options, staff qualifications, and fee structure. Visiting a center near La Porte or speaking with staff can help you decide whether the program fits your needs.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- 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 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 La Porte
How many methadone treatment programs are near La Porte, TX?
7 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of La Porte, TX; 7 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to La Porte?
Northshore Treatment Center is the closest listed clinic, 11.4 miles from La Porte by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near La Porte accept Medicaid?
4 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near La Porte also offer buprenorphine?
5 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in La Porte itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in La Porte itself.