State guide · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Massachusetts
74 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Massachusetts; 70 of them (95%) confirm Medicaid, and 54 confirm they offer methadone. This guide covers 142 cities and towns in Massachusetts, each with its own page listing nearby programs by straight-line distance.
Where programs are in Massachusetts
Each small dot is a certified opioid treatment program. Numbered markers match the list.
Places with the most programs nearby
- 1Cambridge16 programs
- 2Andover7 programs
- 3Attleboro7 programs
- 4Holyoke7 programs
- 5Worcester7 programs
- 6Marblehead5 programs
- 7Abington4 programs
- 8Athol3 programs
- 9Cheshire3 programs
- 10Fall River3 programs
Programs within 10 miles of each place, by straight-line distance.
- Dots
- Certified programs
- Places
- Numbered as in the list
Massachusetts at a glance
- certified programs listed
- 74
- cities and towns with a page
- 142
- of programs confirm Medicaid
- 95%
- confirm they offer methadone
- 54
- also offer buprenorphine
- 55
Paying for methadone in Massachusetts
Before enrolling at a methadone clinic in the state, patients should ask how billing works. Many programs bill MassHealth directly, which is possible because Massachusetts expanded Medicaid to cover most low-income adults. Commercial plans and Medicare are also common. For cash-paying patients, fees are usually set per visit or per week. Getting clear answers upfront about all charges helps avoid unexpected bills during treatment.
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 the state will enroll at a certified program that operates under both federal rules and Massachusetts oversight.
Choosing a clinic
Insurance coverage for methadone treatment differs by plan. Many clinics accept Medicaid or private insurance, and some offer payment options for those without coverage. Contact the clinic's billing office or your insurer to confirm what is covered before your first visit.
Cities and towns in Massachusetts, A to Z
142 places. Each page lists certified opioid treatment programs by straight-line distance.
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B
- Baldwinville
- Belchertown
- Bellingham
- Belmont
- Beverly
- Boston
- Boxford
- Brockton
- Brookline
- Burlington
- Buzzards Bay
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D
E
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H
- Hanscom AFB
- Hanson
- Hatfield
- Haverhill
- Hingham
- Holbrook
- Holland
- Holyoke
- Hopedale
- Hopkinton
- Housatonic
- Hull
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M
- Malden
- Marblehead
- Marlborough
- Marshfield
- Marshfield Hills
- Medfield
- Medford
- Melrose
- Methuen
- Milford
- Milton
- Monument Beach
N
- Nahant
- Needham
- New Bedford
- Newburyport
- Newton
- North Adams
- North Falmouth
- North Scituate
- Northampton
- Northborough
- Northfield
- Norwood
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Q
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S
- Sagamore
- Salem
- Sandwich
- Saugus
- Scituate
- Sharon
- Shelburne Falls
- Shirley
- Somerset
- Somerville
- South Deerfield
- South Lancaster
- Spencer
- Springfield
- Stoneham
- Sturbridge
- Swampscott
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Questions about methadone clinics in Massachusetts
How many methadone clinics are in Massachusetts?
74 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Massachusetts; 54 confirm they offer methadone.
Which places in Massachusetts have the most programs nearby?
Cambridge (16 within 10 miles), Andover (7 within 10 miles) and Attleboro (7 within 10 miles), counting certified programs by straight-line distance from each city or town center.
Do methadone clinics in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?
70 of the 74 listed programs (95%) have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Coverage can change, so check with the clinic before your first visit.
Do clinics in Massachusetts also offer buprenorphine?
55 of the 74 listed programs have confirmed buprenorphine services.
How far do the city pages search?
Each city and town page in Massachusetts 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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