New Jersey · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Sussex, NJ
Residents of Sussex, NJ seeking methadone treatment have 1 certified opioid treatment program within 10 miles. The nearest option is about 10.0 miles away, so some travel may be involved for regular visits. Knowing what is available nearby is a helpful first step toward starting treatment. This page brings together the local information you need to move forward.
Clinics by distance from Sussex
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Sussex city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Sussex
1 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 10.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep
124 Hampton House Road
Newton, NJ 07860- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 10.0 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 0
- people in Sussex
- 2,024
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 12
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 Sussex who want this treatment must register with a licensed clinic, such as those serving New Jersey.
Your first visit
The first visit to an opioid treatment program is primarily informational and evaluative. Patients in Sussex completing intake will meet nurses and counselors, review consent forms, and undergo health screening. Clinicians explain how methadone works and what daily visits will involve. Questions about take-home privileges, fees, and counseling can usually be addressed during or shortly after this appointment.
Paying for methadone in New Jersey
Many people entering treatment in Sussex qualify for help with costs. New Jersey expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, so adults with limited income can often enroll in coverage that pays for methadone and related services. Some clinics accept state funding or offer reduced fees for uninsured patients. Asking about payment options during your first contact with a program can clarify what you will owe.
Take-home doses
Before approving take-home doses, a clinic considers whether medication can be safely transported and stored at home. Safe storage matters because methadone can be dangerous to others, especially children, if ingested accidentally. Patients approved for take-homes are expected to keep their doses secure and to follow the program's handling rules.
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
- What are your clinic hours each day?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another 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 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 Sussex
How many methadone treatment programs are near Sussex, NJ?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 10 miles of Sussex, NJ; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Sussex?
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep is the closest listed clinic, 10.0 miles from Sussex by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Sussex accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Sussex also offer buprenorphine?
0 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Sussex itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Sussex itself.