Mississippi · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Pascagoula, MS
Pascagoula, MS residents seeking methadone treatment have 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles. The nearest one is approximately 23.9 miles away, so visits will involve some travel, especially during the early stage of daily dosing. Certified opioid treatment programs offer supervised medication, counseling, and medical oversight as part of care. Explore this page for more on local treatment options.
Clinics by distance from Pascagoula
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Pascagoula city center (Census point)
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- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Pascagoula
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 23.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Biloxi Treatment Center
1989 Pass Road
Biloxi, MS 39531- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 23.9 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Pascagoula
- 22,010
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 36
What methadone treatment is
For someone physically dependent on heroin or fentanyl, stopping use brings intense withdrawal that often leads to relapse. Methadone interrupts that cycle by keeping opioid receptors steadily occupied at a controlled level. The result is a comfortable, functional baseline rather than a daily rollercoaster. Clinics near Pascagoula use this mechanism as the foundation of treatment for patients in Mississippi.
Your first visit
The first visit to a methadone clinic near Pascagoula is an intake, not a treatment session. Staff review the patient's medical and substance use history, perform basic health checks, and explain program rules. Patients may be asked about prior treatment attempts and current medications. If approved, dosing can sometimes begin the same day, depending on the assessment.
Paying for methadone in Mississippi
Fees for methadone treatment in Pascagoula generally cover the medication itself along with medical supervision and counseling requirements. Each clinic sets its own pricing, and insurance acceptance is not uniform. Because Mississippi has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, coverage options for Mississippi residents can be narrower than in expansion states. Confirming costs before enrollment helps avoid interruptions in care.
Take-home doses
Not every patient starts with take-home doses, even though federal rules permit them from the first day of treatment when a clinic practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks. Many programs near Pascagoula ask new patients to dose in person at first. Each clinic sets its own policy within the federal limits, so it is worth asking directly.
Choosing a clinic
Some clinics offer additional services such as primary care referrals, mental health support, prenatal care coordination, or recovery groups. If these matter to you, ask each program near Pascagoula what is available on-site or through partnerships.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
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 Mississippi
- certified programs listed in Mississippi
- 8
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 88%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Hurley, MS3 programs
- Bolton, MS2 programs
- Brandon, MS2 programs
- Braxton, MS2 programs
- Byram, MS2 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Pascagoula
How many methadone treatment programs are near Pascagoula, MS?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Pascagoula, MS; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Pascagoula?
Biloxi Treatment Center is the closest listed clinic, 23.9 miles from Pascagoula by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Pascagoula accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Pascagoula also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Pascagoula itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Pascagoula itself.