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| Hennepin Faculty Associates Addiction Medicine Program | 807 Park Avenue | Minneapolis |
| Hennepin County Medical Center Addiction Medicine Program | 914 S 8th St | Minneapolis |
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| Alliance Clinic | 3329 University Avenue SE | Minneapolis |
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| Golden Valley Treatment Services | 4294 Dahlberg Drive | Golden Valley |
| Valhalla Place Woodbury | 6043 Hudson Rd Suite 220 | Woodbury |
| Valhalla Place Brooklyn Park | 2807 Brookdale Dr | Brooklyn Park |
| Specialized Treatment Services | 7472 Lakeland Ave N | Brooklyn Park |
| St. Paul Metro Treatment Center | 2311 Woodbridge St. | Roseville |
| Specialized Treatment Services | 311 Spruce St | Saint Paul |
| New Season Treatment Center – Dakota | 11939 West River Hills Dr | Burnsville |
| HealthEast Mental Health and Addiction Services | 45 W. 10th St | Saint Paul |
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Opioid use disorder treatment in Minneapolis
Minneapolis and the rest of Hennepin County are served by both opioid treatment programs (OTPs, the clinics that dispense methadone) and office-based providers who prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone, with telehealth filling gaps for people who cannot get to a clinic every day. If you are looking for medication for opioid use disorder (OUD), the listings above show local options. You can call a provider directly or use the helpline on this page to talk through a first step. What follows is context on your medication choices, how to start, what treatment costs, and the local overdose picture.
Your medication options and where Minneapolis providers offer them
Three medications are approved for opioid use disorder, and they are not dispensed the same way. Methadone for OUD is provided only through a licensed opioid treatment program, not a regular pharmacy, which is why the daily-clinic model exists. Buprenorphine, including Suboxone and other buprenorphine-naloxone products, can be prescribed in a doctor’s office and filled at a pharmacy, or provided through a clinic; it also comes as a monthly injection (Sublocade). Naltrexone, including the monthly Vivitrol injection, can be prescribed by any licensed provider, but treatment starts only after you have stopped using opioids for a set time, so a clinician plans the timing with you.
The setting matters as much as the medication. An OTP dispenses on site and can offer take-home doses as you stabilize. Office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) means a clinic or physician prescribes buprenorphine or naltrexone that you fill at a pharmacy. If you are weighing the two, how methadone and Suboxone compare is a useful starting point, and there is more detail on how methadone works and what to expect at a methadone clinic. The right choice is one you make with a clinician, not one the directory makes for you.
Starting treatment: intake and the first dose
The first visit is an assessment. A provider reviews your history, confirms an OUD diagnosis, and talks through which medication fits. Minnesota has pushed hard on low-barrier, same-day access: the Minnesota Department of Health supports MN Bridge, which helps emergency departments and EMS start buprenorphine on first contact, and the state-funded Tackling Overdose with Networks (TOWN) program expands the number of primary care prescribers across the state. If you have been using fentanyl, timing matters for buprenorphine. Starting it too soon after fentanyl can trigger sudden, severe withdrawal (called precipitated withdrawal), so a clinician plans the first dose carefully. This is worth asking about directly, and treatment when fentanyl is involved covers it in more depth. For the broader picture of what care looks like, see opioid use disorder treatment.
Take-home doses, telehealth, and the rules in 2026
Federal rules updated in 2024 (a revision of 42 CFR Part 8) expanded take-home methadone, up to a 28-day supply for patients who are stable in treatment, on a graduated schedule earlier on. Your program decides eligibility based on how stable you are, not a fixed calendar. The same update lets treatment start by telehealth and authorized mobile medication units. As of 2026, buprenorphine can be started through telehealth, including by phone in many cases, without a prior in-person visit; those flexibilities 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 an OTP, though some programs can begin treatment with a telehealth visit. If you are transferring in from another clinic or need a guest dose while traveling, ask the program directly, and note that staying consistent with your dose is what protects your progress during a move.
Paying for treatment in Minnesota
Minnesota’s Medicaid program, called Medical Assistance, covers all three medications for opioid use disorder along with the counseling and services that go with them. State rules also bar addiction treatment programs that take Medicaid dollars from turning away patients because they use buprenorphine or methadone. If you do not qualify for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare is a lower-cost public option, and the state’s Behavioral Health Fund can help cover treatment for people who meet income and clinical criteria, with eligibility determined by your county or tribe. Many clinics also take private insurance and Medicare or offer a sliding scale. Costs vary by provider, so ask when you call.
The overdose picture in Hennepin County, and why treatment is the answer
Hennepin County lost 264 lives to opioid-related overdose in 2024, and fentanyl was involved in more than 91 percent of those deaths (Hennepin County, 2024). Statewide, the trend has turned: Minnesota recorded 994 overdose deaths in 2025, level with 2024 and down about 28 percent from the 2022 peak, a decline the CDC attributes partly to wider naloxone distribution and better treatment access (Minnesota Department of Health; Minnesota Reformer, 2026). County deaths remain higher than the state as a whole, which is exactly why local, medication-based treatment matters. Medication for opioid use disorder is the most effective care available, and the providers listed on this page offer it. If you want to understand the condition itself, start with opioid use disorder.
Overdose prevention and naloxone in the Twin Cities
Naloxone, the medication that reverses an opioid overdose, is available over the counter as Narcan and free through community programs. In Minnesota, Steve’s Law lets pharmacists dispense naloxone without a prior prescription and gives limited legal immunity to anyone who calls 911 in good faith during an overdose, including the person overdosing. The St. Paul-based Steve Rummler HOPE Network distributes free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips at Naloxone Access Points across the metro and by mail anywhere in the state. Hennepin County also runs syringe services and free naloxone trainings through the Sheriff’s Office. A return to use is a common, manageable part of treating a chronic condition, not a failure; carrying naloxone and staying connected to care is the practical safeguard. See more on overdose risk and response.
Care for specific situations: American Indian communities, pregnancy, and reentry
The opioid crisis has not fallen evenly across Minneapolis. American Indian and African American residents experience higher rates of opioid-related death and hospitalization, shaped by long-standing gaps in housing, healthcare, and economic support (Hennepin County). Culturally specific care matters here, and organizations rooted in Native community, such as the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, provide harm reduction and support alongside clinical treatment. If you are pregnant, medication for opioid use disorder is the recommended standard of care, and both methadone and buprenorphine are used in pregnancy; treatment protects you and your baby, and a care team can plan for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Fear of child-welfare involvement keeps some pregnant patients from seeking care, so know that getting treatment is the step providers recommend. For court-ordered, probation, or reentry situations, ask a program whether it accepts your referral and can document attendance. More on methadone and pregnancy and support for families may help.
Common questions about MOUD in Minneapolis
Do I have to go to a clinic every day?
Not necessarily, and not forever. Methadone starts with in-person dosing at an OTP, but stable patients can earn take-home doses up to a 28-day supply under 2024 federal rules. Buprenorphine and naltrexone are prescribed in an office and filled at a pharmacy, so they do not require daily visits.
Can I start Suboxone by telehealth in Minnesota?
In most cases yes. As of 2026, buprenorphine can be started through telehealth, including by phone, without a prior in-person visit. These rules run through the end of 2026 and are still being finalized, so confirm what is current with the provider you call.
What is the difference between methadone and Suboxone?
Both relieve withdrawal and cravings. Methadone is a full opioid agonist dispensed only at an OTP; buprenorphine (the active medication in Suboxone) is a partial agonist that can be prescribed in an office. A clinician can help you weigh which fits. See this explainer on methadone and dependence for a common related question.
Does Medical Assistance cover treatment?
Yes. Minnesota’s Medicaid program covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone for opioid use disorder. MinnesotaCare and the state Behavioral Health Fund can help if you are not enrolled in Medical Assistance.
How long will I be in treatment?
There is no fixed timeline. Long-term medication is legitimate, effective care, and many people stay on it for years. Any decision to taper is one you make with your clinician. See when treatment ends.
About this page
Last reviewed July 2026.
Sources:
- Hennepin County, Opioid Response (2024 overdose and fentanyl figures)
- Minnesota Department of Health, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder; Naloxone and Steve’s Law
- Minnesota Reformer, statewide overdose deaths 2025 (March 2026)
- SAMHSA and DEA, 42 CFR Part 8 (2024) and telemedicine flexibilities through 2026
- Minnesota Department of Human Services, Medical Assistance and Behavioral Health Fund
- Steve Rummler HOPE Network, naloxone access and Steve’s Law
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