Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Melissa, TX
Residents of Melissa, Texas have 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles. The closest one is 6.8 miles away, making travel for appointments fairly simple. A short drive can make sticking with a treatment plan easier. Use this page as a starting point for comparing local methadone treatment options.
Clinics by distance from Melissa
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Melissa city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Melissa
2 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 6.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
405 North McDonald Street, Suite B
McKinney, TX 75069- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 19.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
WTCR Plano
1108 Dobie Drive, Suite 102
Plano, TX 75074- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 6.8 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 2
- also offer buprenorphine
- 2
- people in Melissa
- 13,901
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 95
What methadone treatment is
Methadone is available only through certified opioid treatment programs for the purpose of treating opioid use disorder. Patients cannot obtain it through a standard pharmacy prescription for addiction care. That restriction reflects how the medication is regulated federally, and it means people in Melissa who want this treatment must register with a licensed clinic, such as those serving Texas.
Your first visit
What to expect on the first visit: patients in Texas checking into a methadone clinic should expect an intake process that includes paperwork, identification verification, and a medical evaluation. Counselors often discuss treatment expectations, including regular clinic attendance and counseling participation. Some clinics offer same-day dosing after the assessment, while others schedule a follow-up before treatment starts.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Insurance can lower the cost of methadone treatment, but coverage rules differ by plan. Before starting care in Melissa, verify whether opioid treatment programs are in network, whether prior authorization is needed, and what copays apply. Patients in Texas without coverage should ask clinics about cash-pay rates and any sliding-fee options.
Take-home doses
Stability matters in take-home decisions. Clinics look at regular attendance, absence of active substance use, absence of serious behavioral problems, and no recent diversion when evaluating a patient. Whether the doses can be safely transported and stored is also part of the assessment. Programs apply these federal considerations according to their own policies.
Choosing a clinic
Transportation matters with methadone treatment because of frequent clinic visits, especially early on. Consider how easy it is to reach a center from your home or workplace, and ask whether dosing hours accommodate commute times in your area of Texas.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What are your clinic hours each day?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
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 Melissa
How many methadone treatment programs are near Melissa, TX?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Melissa, TX; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Melissa?
Community Medical Services is the closest listed clinic, 6.8 miles from Melissa by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Melissa accept Medicaid?
2 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Melissa also offer buprenorphine?
2 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Melissa itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Melissa itself.