800-680-7137Call For Help With Addiction
Talk To Someone Now
- Find a Clinic Near You
- Access Help and Resources
- Get 24-Hour Guidance and Information
Sponsored| Name | Address | City |
|---|---|---|
| Tavarua Health Services | 8207 Whittier Blvd. | Pico Rivera |
| West Los Angeles VA Medical Center | 11301 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles |
| Hollywood Hills Recovery | 6221 Holly Mont Dr | Los Angeles |
| Aegis Treatment Centers Pomona | 1050 N. Garey Avenue | Pomona |
| Aegis Treatment Centers Pasadena | 1450 N. Lake Avenue # 150 | Pasadena |
| MedMark Treatment Centers Los Angeles | 11900 Avalon Blvd Ste 200 | Los Angeles |
| Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. – Wilmington | 909 N. Avalon Boulevard | Wilmington |
| Aegis Treatment Centers West Covina | 1825 E. Thelborn Street | West Covina |
| Western Pacific Valley Medical | 7232 Canby Ave. | Reseda |
| Western Pacific Rehabilitation (Norwalk) | 11902 E. Rosecrans Blvd. | Norwalk |
| BAART Programs Beverly | 1926 West Beverly Blvd. | Los Angeles |
| The Salvation Army Haven | 11301 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles |
| BAART Programs La Puente | 15229 E. Amar Road | La Puente |
| Aegis Treatment Centers La Mirada | 14240 E. Imperial Highway | La Mirada |
| Tavarua Medical Rehabilitation Services | 474 S Citrus Ave | Azusa |
| Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | 4650 Sunset Blvd. | Los Angeles |
| Dr. Jorge D. Minor, MD | 1245 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 403 | Los Angeles |
| Coastal Recovery Comprehensive Treatment Center | 117 E. Harry Bridges Blvd. | Los Angeles |
| ALT Recovery Group Chatsworth | 20946 Devonshire St UNIT 100 | Chatsworth |
| Western Pacific Van Nuys Medical | 14332 Victory Blvd. | Van Nuys |
No results found!
Medication treatment for opioid use disorder in Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera sits along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo rivers in southeast Los Angeles County, a working community a short drive from downtown. Treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is available in more than one form: methadone through opioid treatment programs, and buprenorphine and naltrexone through those programs, office-based providers, and telehealth. A program may be in a neighboring city, but access is close, and a video visit can remove the drive for buprenorphine and naltrexone. The listings on this page connect you to programs serving the area, and the helpline can help you find a first step.
Comparing the medications and the settings
Three medications treat opioid use disorder, and each reaches you differently. Methadone for OUD is dispensed only at a licensed opioid treatment program, not a pharmacy, with daily visits at first. Buprenorphine, including Suboxone, the buprenorphine-naloxone films, and the monthly Sublocade injection, can be prescribed in an office and filled at a pharmacy, or provided in a clinic. Naltrexone, including Vivitrol, can be prescribed by any licensed provider once a person has been off opioids for several days. If you are weighing the choice, it helps to see how methadone measures up against Suboxone and to read the essentials of methadone treatment. The setting matters as much as the medication, and a clinician can help you match one to your life.
Your first visit and what to expect
Treatment starts with an intake assessment, where a clinician reviews your health and opioid use and helps you choose a medication. Bring an ID and insurance details if you have them, but many programs will begin without them. If fentanyl has been part of your use, the first buprenorphine dose is timed carefully to avoid precipitated withdrawal, a sudden, severe withdrawal that can follow a dose given too soon. Some programs offer same-day intake. Our guide on beginning treatment when fentanyl is involved explains what to expect at the start.
Take-home methadone and telehealth
The 2024 update to 42 CFR Part 8 helps most if you want fewer visits or are transferring in. It lets opioid treatment programs provide take-home methadone up to a 28-day supply for patients who are stable, phased in with progress, and it allows treatment to begin by telehealth. As of August 2026, buprenorphine can be started through telehealth, including by phone in many cases, without a prior in-person visit; those rules run through the end of 2026 and are still being finalized, so confirm current options with a provider. Methadone for OUD is still dispensed through a program, not a pharmacy.
How to pay for care
Cost is often the first concern. Medi-Cal covers all three opioid use disorder medications through Drug Medi-Cal, and a 2022 California law bars prior authorization for these medications under Medi-Cal and state-regulated health plans. Private insurance and Medicare also cover treatment, and programs commonly offer self-pay or sliding-scale options for the uninsured. The California Department of Health Care Services oversees the coverage. Ask any program on this page what it accepts before your first visit.
Overdose trends across Los Angeles County
Pico Rivera does not publish its own overdose data, so county figures give the clearest view. In Los Angeles County, fentanyl-related overdose deaths fell 37 percent in 2024, and the overall decline continued into 2025 for a third straight year, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (2025, 2026). Deaths remain high and fentanyl is still the main driver, but the trend follows a major expansion of treatment and overdose prevention. Understanding opioid use disorder can help anyone weighing care.
Pregnancy care and older adults
Two groups deserve a specific note. For people who are pregnant, methadone and buprenorphine are the recommended standard of care, and staying in treatment is safer than stopping suddenly; California’s Plan of Safe Care is built to support families, and you can read more about methadone and pregnancy. Older adults are a growing concern: while overdose deaths fell across most age groups in the county in 2025, deaths among adults 65 and older rose 14 percent (SAPC, 2026). Treatment is effective at any age, and a provider can tailor it to other health conditions.
Naloxone and overdose safety
Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose within minutes, and it belongs in any home near opioid use. It is sold over the counter as a nasal spray and given out free through California’s Naloxone Distribution Project, active in every county since 2018. If you see an overdose, call 911; California’s Good Samaritan law protects the caller from arrest over small amounts of drugs at the scene. A return to use is common and manageable, and naloxone on hand keeps a setback from turning fatal.
Frequently asked questions in Pico Rivera
Is there a program in Pico Rivera itself? A specific program may be in a neighboring city, but access is close, and buprenorphine by telehealth can remove the drive. Check the listings for programs serving the area.
Can older adults start treatment safely? Yes. Medication treatment works at any age, and a provider will account for other medications and health conditions.
Do I need to stop using before I start? For methadone and buprenorphine, no; a clinician manages the transition. Naltrexone is the one that starts only after a period off opioids.
Where can I find more answers? Our questions and answers section covers dosing, cost, side effects, and what treatment feels like over time.
Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources: LA County Department of Public Health (SAPC), overdose data (2025); LA County DPH (SAPC), overdose data (2026); California DHCS, Drug Medi-Cal; DHCS Naloxone Distribution Project; DEA/HHS, SAMHSA, and FDA MOUD guidance (2024 to 2026).
Methadone Centers is an informational directory and education resource, not a treatment provider. We do not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Decisions about medication should be made with a licensed clinician.
Some calls to helpline numbers on this site are answered by sponsored treatment providers. A listing is not an endorsement. You can reach any provider directly using the information in the listings above.