Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Thompsons, TX
Thompsons, Texas, is a very small community of about 156 residents, though treatment options are reachable within the surrounding area. There are 6 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles of the city, with the nearest one located about 17.3 miles away. Methadone programs offer medication, counseling, and structured support for individuals working toward recovery from opioid use disorder. Use this page to explore options available to Thompsons residents.
Clinics by distance from Thompsons
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Toxicology Associates Inc17.3 mi
- 2Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc17.8 mi
- 3Pursuit of Hope Group LLC18.0 mi
- 4Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center21.3 mi
- 5Texas Clinic Westview22.9 mi
- 6El Dorado Texas Community Services24.2 mi
- Center
- Thompsons city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Thompsons
6 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 17.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Toxicology Associates Inc
6910 Bellaire Boulevard, Suite 13
Houston, TX 77074- Methadone
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 17.8 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc
6612 Hornwood Drive, Suite C
Houston, TX 77074- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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3 18.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Pursuit of Hope Group LLC
2620 Cullen Parkway, Suite 216
Pearland, TX 77581- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 21.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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5 22.9 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Clinic Westview
1416 B Campbell Road, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77055- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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6 24.2 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
El Dorado Texas Community Services
1213 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 6
- to the nearest program
- 17.3 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 3
- also offer buprenorphine
- 5
- people in Thompsons
- 156
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 58
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 Thompsons and across Texas.
Your first visit
New patient intake at a Thompsons clinic is designed to establish a safe treatment plan. Staff collect details about current and past medication use, overall health, and treatment history. Blood work or other lab tests may be ordered. A clinician determines the starting methadone dose, which is often low and adjusted over time based on how the patient responds.
Paying for methadone in Texas
Public and private payment options both exist for methadone care. Medicaid may cover treatment for those who are eligible, and some clinics participate in state programs that subsidize care for people with low incomes. Residents of Thompsons can contact Texas clinics to ask which payment sources they accept and what documentation is required.
Take-home doses
A clinic's practitioner weighs the benefits and risks before allowing medication to leave the premises. Considerations include whether the patient attends regularly, avoids substance use and behavioral problems, has not diverted medication recently, and can store doses safely at home. Policies vary between programs, so patients should confirm how each clinic applies the federal rule.
Choosing a clinic
Your first visit to a methadone clinic typically involves an intake interview, a physical evaluation, and paperwork about your history and goals. Clinics near Thompsons use this information to set an individualized starting dose and build a treatment plan.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- Do you provide mental health screening and referrals?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
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 Texas
- certified programs listed in Texas
- 85
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 78%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Euless, TX19 programs
- Addison, TX15 programs
- Cedar Hill, TX14 programs
- Haslet, TX13 programs
- Humble, TX12 programs
Questions about methadone clinics near Thompsons
How many methadone treatment programs are near Thompsons, TX?
6 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Thompsons, TX; 6 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Thompsons?
Toxicology Associates Inc is the closest listed clinic, 17.3 miles from Thompsons by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Thompsons accept Medicaid?
3 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Thompsons also offer buprenorphine?
5 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Thompsons itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Thompsons itself.