Alaska · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Wasilla, AK
Methadone treatment in Wasilla, Alaska is close at hand, with 1 certified opioid treatment program within 25 miles. The nearest program is about 2.5 miles away, making regular visits manageable for local residents. Having care nearby can help you stay consistent with a treatment plan. This page is a starting point for learning about medication-assisted treatment.
Clinics by distance from Wasilla
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Wasilla city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Wasilla
1 listed within 25 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 2.5 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Community Medical Services
2521 East Mountain Village Drive, Suite F
Wasilla, AK 99654- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 25 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 2.5 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Wasilla
- 9,054
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 29
What methadone treatment is
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Taken once daily under supervision at a clinic in Wasilla, it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the highs associated with short-acting opioids. It has been used in Alaska and nationwide for decades and is approved by federal health authorities as a recognized treatment option.
Your first visit
First-time patients at methadone clinics should come prepared with identification, insurance information if available, and a list of any medications they currently take. In Wasilla, the intake visit usually includes a medical evaluation and a discussion of treatment history with a counselor. The information gathered helps clinical staff determine whether methadone treatment is appropriate and design a starting plan.
Paying for methadone in Alaska
Paying for care should not stop you from seeking methadone treatment in Wasilla. Alaska participates in the ACA Medicaid expansion, which covers nearly all adults up to the qualifying income level. Enrollment can often be completed quickly, and clinic staff or state navigators can help you apply if you do not currently have health coverage.
Take-home doses
Stability matters in take-home decisions. Clinics look at regular attendance, absence of active substance use, absence of serious behavioral problems, and no recent diversion when evaluating a patient. Whether the doses can be safely transported and stored is also part of the assessment. Programs apply these federal considerations according to their own policies.
Choosing a clinic
Methadone treatment is regulated at the federal level, and clinics must be certified to dispense the medication. Confirming that a program in Alaska is a licensed opioid treatment program protects you and ensures access to standardized care.
Questions to ask a clinic
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
- Are there waitlists to start treatment right now?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- What are your clinic hours each day?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
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 Alaska
- certified programs listed in Alaska
- 8
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Big Lake, AK4 programs
- Anchorage, AK3 programs
- Hope, AK3 programs
- Craig, AK1 program
- Eielson AFB, AK1 program
Questions about methadone clinics near Wasilla
How many methadone treatment programs are near Wasilla, AK?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 25 miles of Wasilla, AK; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Wasilla?
Community Medical Services is the closest listed clinic, 2.5 miles from Wasilla by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Wasilla accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Wasilla also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 25 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Wasilla itself?
Yes. At least one clinic shown has a listed address in Wasilla.