California · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Mountain View, CA
If you live in Mountain View, California and need methadone treatment, there are three certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles. The closest one is about 6.9 miles from the city, which may require some travel for regular visits. Certified programs dispense methadone under medical supervision and provide counseling services. Knowing what is nearby can make starting treatment feel more manageable.
Clinics by distance from Mountain View
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1BAART Programs San Mateo6.9 mi
- 2Central Valley Clinic9.6 mi
- 3Perinatal Substance Abuse Program9.6 mi
- Center
- Mountain View city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Mountain View
3 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 6.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
BAART Programs San Mateo
795 Willow Road, Building 332
Menlo Park, CA 94025- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 9.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Central Valley Clinic
2425 Enborg Lane
San Jose, CA 95128- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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3 9.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Perinatal Substance Abuse Program
2425 Enborg Lane
San Jose, CA 95128- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 3
- to the nearest program
- 6.9 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 3
- also offer buprenorphine
- 3
- people in Mountain View
- 2,622
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 207
What methadone treatment is
Thinking of methadone as ongoing medical care, similar to insulin for diabetes, is a useful frame for many patients. Some remain on maintenance treatment for years; others taper off gradually under medical guidance. Both paths are recognized. Treatment programs near Mountain View work with each patient in California to set goals that match their circumstances and recovery plan.
Your first visit
Intake at a methadone clinic involves several steps that cannot be rushed. During a first visit in Mountain View, patients usually meet with a nurse or counselor, complete health questionnaires, and provide identification. A physician must often approve treatment before the first dose. Because of the required evaluations, new patients should plan to spend several hours at the clinic.
Paying for methadone in California
Understanding how treatment is paid for can make starting methadone care in Mountain View less stressful. In California, Medi-Cal covers methadone services for eligible enrollees, and the state's expansion of Medicaid brought coverage to most adults with very low incomes. People with private insurance or Medicare can check whether their plan includes medication-assisted treatment. For those paying directly, clinics may quote a per-visit rate. Confirming payment details early helps you budget for ongoing care.
Take-home doses
Take-home eligibility depends on several factors a clinic reviews, including whether a patient attends regularly, avoids active substance use or serious behavioral problems, and has no recent diversion of medication. Whether doses can be safely transported and stored also matters. Clinics weigh these considerations against the risks before approving medication to take home.
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
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- Can I get take-home doses while traveling?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- What should I expect during my first visit?
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 California
- certified programs listed in California
- 161
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 81%
Places with the most programs nearby
- San Fernando, CA16 programs
- Huntington Park, CA13 programs
- Alameda, CA11 programs
- Cypress, CA10 programs
- Palmdale, CA7 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Mountain View
How many methadone treatment programs are near Mountain View, CA?
3 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Mountain View, CA; 3 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Mountain View?
BAART Programs San Mateo is the closest listed clinic, 6.9 miles from Mountain View by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Mountain View accept Medicaid?
3 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Mountain View also offer buprenorphine?
3 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Mountain View itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Mountain View itself.