State guide · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Tennessee
33 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Tennessee; 31 of them (94%) confirm Medicaid, and 14 confirm they offer methadone. This guide covers 37 cities and towns in Tennessee, each with its own page listing nearby programs by straight-line distance.
Where programs are in Tennessee
Each small dot is a certified opioid treatment program. Numbered markers match the list.
Places with the most programs nearby
- 1Chattanooga6 programs
- 2Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)4 programs
- 3Rockford4 programs
- 4Apison2 programs
- 5Halls2 programs
- 6Jackson2 programs
- 7Johnson City2 programs
- 8Ridgetop2 programs
- 9Charleston1 program
- 10Christiana1 program
Programs within 10 miles of each place, by straight-line distance.
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- Certified programs
- Places
- Numbered as in the list
Tennessee at a glance
- certified programs listed
- 33
- cities and towns with a page
- 37
- of programs confirm Medicaid
- 94%
- confirm they offer methadone
- 14
- also offer buprenorphine
- 33
Paying for methadone in Tennessee
Paying for methadone care in the state often starts with a call to the clinic's financial office. Programs may charge weekly fees that include dosing and counseling, and some accept insurance while others do not. Tennessee has not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, so public coverage is less available than in states that have. Asking about payment plans or reduced fees for income-based hardship is always an option.
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 the state who want this treatment must register with a licensed clinic, such as those serving Tennessee.
Choosing a clinic
Starting methadone involves an induction period during which medical staff adjust your dose gradually. Attend all scheduled appointments during this phase and report how you feel honestly. Clinics use your feedback to reach a dose that manages withdrawal and cravings effectively.
Cities and towns in Tennessee, A to Z
37 places. Each page lists certified opioid treatment programs by straight-line distance.
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Questions about methadone clinics in Tennessee
How many methadone clinics are in Tennessee?
33 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Tennessee; 14 confirm they offer methadone.
Which places in Tennessee have the most programs nearby?
Chattanooga (6 within 10 miles), Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) (4 within 10 miles) and Rockford (4 within 10 miles), counting certified programs by straight-line distance from each city or town center.
Do methadone clinics in Tennessee accept Medicaid?
31 of the 33 listed programs (94%) have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Coverage can change, so check with the clinic before your first visit.
Do clinics in Tennessee also offer buprenorphine?
33 of the 33 listed programs have confirmed buprenorphine services.
How far do the city pages search?
Each city and town page in Tennessee lists programs within 10 miles by straight-line distance, not drive time. When none is that close, it shows the nearest listed programs within 50 miles.
Insurance and cost guides
- Guide Cost of Methadone Without Insurance What methadone treatment can cost when you pay without insurance.
- Guide Is Methadone Treatment Covered by Insurance? How insurance coverage for methadone treatment works.
- Insurance Does Aetna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Aetna members.
- Insurance Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Blue Cross Blue Shield members.
- Insurance Does Cigna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Cigna members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Unitedhealthcare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for UnitedHealthcare members.
- Insurance Does Humana Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Humana members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Tricare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for TRICARE members.
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