Texas · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Universal City, TX
Universal City, Texas offers good access to methadone and other forms of medication-assisted treatment. There are 9 certified opioid treatment programs within 25 miles of Universal City, and the closest one is about 7.6 miles away. With so many programs nearby, you can find a setting and schedule that work for you. This page can help you find a program that fits your needs.
Clinics by distance from Universal City
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- 1Brookdale Alliance7.6 mi
- 2Community Medical Services11.6 mi
- 3Center for Healthcare Services14.5 mi
- 4Center for Healthcare Services14.5 mi
- 5Texas Treatment Services LLC15.0 mi
- 6River City Rehabilitation Center Inc15.0 mi
- 7Metro Treatment of Texas LP16.3 mi
- 8Metro Treatment of Texas LP17.5 mi
- 9River City Rehabilitation Center Inc17.5 mi
- Center
- Universal City city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Universal City
9 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 7.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Brookdale Alliance
8500 Village Drive, Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78217- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Cash / self-pay
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2 11.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
437 McCarty Road, Suite 600
San Antonio, TX 78216- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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3 14.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Center for Healthcare Services
601 North Frio Street, Building 2, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78207- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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4 14.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Center for Healthcare Services
601 North Frio Street, Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78207- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding scale
- Cash / self-pay
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5 15.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Texas Treatment Services LLC
571 Spencer Lane, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78201- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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6 15.0 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
River City Rehabilitation Center Inc
1149 South Academy Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Cash / self-pay
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7 16.3 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Metro Treatment of Texas LP
3701 West Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78207- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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8 17.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Metro Treatment of Texas LP
3615 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78228- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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9 17.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
River City Rehabilitation Center Inc
680 Stonewall Street
San Antonio, TX 78214- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 9
- to the nearest program
- 7.6 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 7
- also offer buprenorphine
- 9
- people in Universal City
- 19,720
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 335
What methadone treatment is
Methadone has been studied and used in the United States since the mid-twentieth century, giving it one of the longest track records of any addiction treatment medication. Federal health agencies recognize it as effective for reducing illicit opioid use and keeping patients engaged in care. Patients in Universal City receive it through licensed opioid treatment programs operating under Texas and federal rules.
Your first visit
New patient intake at a Universal City 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
Medicaid coverage for methadone treatment is available to eligible residents of Texas, though the state has not expanded Medicaid to most low-income adults without children. People in Universal City who think they may qualify can apply through the state benefits office. Clinics that accept Medicaid can confirm coverage before treatment begins.
Take-home doses
New patients often ask when they can stop visiting the clinic every day. Federal rules permit take-home doses from the very first day when the medical director or practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks, but many programs in Texas still have new patients dose in person daily at first. Ask each clinic how it applies the rule.
Choosing a clinic
Daily clinic attendance is standard when starting methadone. If your schedule is tight, ask about dosing hours and how early the clinic opens. Flexible hours can make it easier to keep appointments while working or attending school in Universal City.
Questions to ask a clinic
- What are the rules around take-home medication privileges?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- 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 Universal City
How many methadone treatment programs are near Universal City, TX?
9 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 25 miles of Universal City, TX; 7 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Universal City?
Brookdale Alliance is the closest listed clinic, 7.6 miles from Universal City by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Universal City accept Medicaid?
7 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Universal City also offer buprenorphine?
9 listed clinics within 25 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Universal City itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Universal City itself.