New Jersey · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Morristown, NJ
Residents of Morristown, NJ can choose between multiple certified treatment programs in the area. There are 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles, and the nearest methadone clinic is 6.0 miles away. This page can help you explore local options and learn more about how methadone treatment works. Comparing nearby programs is a practical way to find care that fits your needs and start moving forward.
Clinics by distance from Morristown
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Morristown city center (Census point)
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Morristown
2 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 6.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep
273 East Main Street
Denville, NJ 07834- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 8.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Sunrise Detox II
1272 Long Hill Road
Stirling, NJ 07980- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 6.0 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Morristown
- 20,180
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 35
What methadone treatment is
Methadone itself is a synthetic opioid developed originally as a pain medication. In addiction treatment, it serves as a maintenance medication: patients take a stable daily dose instead of using short-acting opioids that cause rapid highs and lows. This substitution approach is sometimes called opioid maintenance, and it remains a standard offering at treatment programs near Morristown and throughout New Jersey.
Your first visit
A first visit to a methadone clinic near Morristown usually begins with an intake appointment. Staff collect medical history, verify identification, and discuss treatment goals. A physical assessment is typically required before dosing begins. Patients should bring identification and any insurance information. The initial appointment may take longer than later visits because of the paperwork and evaluations involved.
Paying for methadone in New Jersey
Methadone treatment in Morristown is covered for many people through health insurance. New Jersey expanded Medicaid, making most low-income adults eligible for benefits that include medication-assisted treatment. Marketplace and employer plans often cover opioid treatment too, sometimes with copays. Uninsured patients should ask each clinic about self-pay rates and any state or grant funding that could reduce what they owe for dosing and counseling.
Take-home doses
Take-home doses are not automatic. Even though federal rules allow them from the first day of treatment under the right circumstances, a clinic's practitioner must make an individual judgment about the risks and benefits. Factors include attendance history, substance use, behavioral concerns, and safe storage at home. Policies differ from clinic to clinic.
Choosing a clinic
Your first appointment usually includes a comprehensive assessment covering medical history, substance use history, and current health status. Bring identification, insurance information if applicable, and a list of any medications you take. Clinics near Morristown will explain their specific requirements.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- What support services do you offer beyond medication?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
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 New Jersey
- certified programs listed in New Jersey
- 69
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 86%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Hoboken, NJ69 programs
- Camden, NJ30 programs
- Demarest, NJ26 programs
- Garwood, NJ14 programs
- Burlington, NJ8 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Morristown
How many methadone treatment programs are near Morristown, NJ?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Morristown, NJ; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Morristown?
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep is the closest listed clinic, 6.0 miles from Morristown by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Morristown accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Morristown also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Morristown itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Morristown itself.