Maine · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Norway, ME
People in Norway, ME who need methadone treatment have a few certified options within driving distance. There are 3 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles, and the closest is 19.5 miles away. Certified programs provide methadone dosing, counseling, and recovery support for opioid use disorder. This page helps you review the treatment choices near Norway.
Clinics by distance from Norway
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Merrimack River Medical Services19.5 mi
- 2Catholic Charities Maine19.7 mi
- 3Rumford Comprehensive Treatment Center22.2 mi
- Center
- Norway city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Norway
3 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 19.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Merrimack River Medical Services
18 Mollison Way
Lewiston, ME 04240- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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2 19.7 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Catholic Charities Maine
24 Dunn Street
Auburn, ME 04210- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Cash / self-pay
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3 22.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Rumford Comprehensive Treatment Center
431 Franklin Street
Rumford, ME 04276- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 3
- to the nearest program
- 19.5 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 3
- also offer buprenorphine
- 3
- people in Norway
- 2,696
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 14
What methadone treatment is
Unlike pain medications taken on an as-needed schedule, methadone for addiction treatment is dispensed once a day in a precise dose determined by medical staff. Its long half-life means one dose can control withdrawal symptoms for a full day. This daily structure is a core feature of the treatment model used at clinics near Norway and across Maine.
Your first visit
An intake appointment at a Maine methadone clinic serves as the foundation for treatment. Staff document the patient's medical background, substance use history, and current health status. The visit also covers program expectations, including daily attendance during the early phase of treatment. Because methadone is regulated as a controlled medication, the first visit includes several required verification steps.
Paying for methadone in Maine
Some patients in Norway pay out of pocket for methadone treatment, while others rely on insurance. Because Maine adopted Medicaid expansion, eligibility for public coverage has grown considerably, and many clinics participate in that program. Asking about fees up front, including any counseling charges, is a practical first step.
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
A good methadone program treats more than the medication itself. Look for clinics that offer counseling, case management, and coordination with other healthcare services. Comprehensive care is a core expectation of federally supported opioid treatment programs in Maine.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
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 Maine
- certified programs listed in Maine
- 19
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Cumberland Center, ME9 programs
- Kennebunk, ME8 programs
- Standish, ME7 programs
- Brunswick, ME6 programs
- Bangor, ME4 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Norway
How many methadone treatment programs are near Norway, ME?
3 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Norway, ME; 2 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Norway?
Merrimack River Medical Services is the closest listed clinic, 19.5 miles from Norway by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Norway accept Medicaid?
3 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Norway also offer buprenorphine?
3 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Norway itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Norway itself.