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Sponsored| Name | Address | City |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Psychotherapeutic | 2121 Main Street, Ste 100 | Dallas |
| STEP MED | 2929 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd suite 4 | Dallas |
| Anchor of Hope Opioid Treatment Program | 2307 Springlake Road, Suite 500 | Dallas |
| New Season Treatment Center – Dallas | 1050 N Westmoreland Rd. Ste 330 | Dallas |
| Cross Roads Recovery Center – Dallas | 5552 S Hampton Rd | Dallas |
| Dallas Comprehensive Treatment Center | 311 W I Parkway, Suite 500 | Dallas |
| Homeward Bound, Inc. | 5300 University Hills Blvd | Dallas |
| Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic | 1327 Empire Central Dr Suite 105 | Dallas |
| MedPro Treament Center | 405 N McDonald St STE B | McKinney |
| CDHS Inc | 214 Billings St #240 | Arlington |
| Felipe Garcia Jr. MD.(Suboxone, Vivitrol) | 1615 W Oleander St | Fort Worth |
| Fort Behavioral Health | 7140 Oakmont Boulevard | Fort Worth |
| AppleGate Recovery Lewisville | 560 W Main Street Suite 203 | Lewisville |
| North Dallas Drug Rehabilitation Center | 1606 South I-35 East | Carrollton |
| Hemphill Treatment Services | 700 Hemphill Street | Fort Worth |
| LAAM and Methadone Program VA North Texas Health Care System | 431 Fulton Street | Fort Worth |
| MHMR of Tarrant County | 1350 E Lancaster Ave | Fort Worth |
| Symetria — Lewisville Outpatient Rehab & Suboxone Clinic | 1850 Lakepointe Dr #400 | Lewisville |
| Garland Treatment Center | 6246 Broadway Blvd. | Garland |
| Denton Treatment Services | 621 Londonderry Ln | Denton |
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Medication treatment for opioid use disorder in Dallas, Texas
Dallas sits in Dallas County, one of the most populous counties in Texas, and as a large metro it is served by both opioid treatment programs (OTPs) and office-based clinics. That matters because the three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (OUD), methadone, buprenorphine (including Suboxone), and naltrexone (including Vivitrol), are not all delivered the same way. Some are dispensed only at a licensed clinic; others can be prescribed in a doctor’s office and filled at a pharmacy. The listings on this page are local providers you can call directly. The sections below explain what those options are and how to take the next step.
Which medication, and where you get it
There are three medications, used in two kinds of settings, and the difference decides where you go.
Methadone for opioid use disorder is provided only through a licensed opioid treatment program, not a regular pharmacy. An OTP dispenses your dose on site, daily at first, with take-home doses added as treatment stabilizes.
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. Since 2023, any provider with a standard DEA registration can prescribe it for OUD, which has widened where people can get care. An extended-release monthly injection (Sublocade) is also available. Office-based treatment that uses buprenorphine or naltrexone is often called office-based opioid treatment (OBOT).
Naltrexone, including the monthly Vivitrol injection, can be prescribed by any licensed provider, but it starts only after you have stopped opioids for a set time, so the timing is planned with a clinician. You can read more about how methadone and Suboxone compare or about what to expect at a methadone clinic before you decide. The choice of medication and setting is one you make with a clinician, not one this page makes for you.
Starting treatment, and what the first visit looks like
The first step is an intake assessment, where a clinician reviews your history and, together with you, decides on a medication. Bring an ID and insurance information if you have them, but not having insurance does not stop you from being assessed. Some Dallas providers offer same-day or walk-in starts; the listings above are the fastest way to find one and call.
One timing detail matters if you have been using fentanyl. Starting buprenorphine too soon after fentanyl can trigger sudden, severe withdrawal, called precipitated withdrawal, so a clinician plans when to take the first dose rather than rushing it. This is manageable and worth raising on your first call. For more on starting medication after fentanyl, see methadone treatment for fentanyl addiction and the broader opioid addiction treatment overview.
Take-home doses, telehealth, and current rules
Federal rules updated in 2024 expanded take-home methadone, up to a 28-day supply for patients who are stable in treatment, and let treatment start by telehealth. Take-home eligibility is decided by the program based on your stability, not by a fixed schedule. As of June 2026, buprenorphine can also 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 what is current with a provider. Methadone for OUD is still started and dispensed through an OTP. If you are transferring care into Dallas or need long-term methadone treatment, ask a program directly about guest dosing and transfers, and about staying at a steady dose during the move.
Paying for treatment in Dallas
Texas Medicaid covers all three medications for OUD, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, with substance use counseling also a covered benefit (Texas Health and Human Services Commission). Most Texans on Medicaid receive care through STAR managed care, so your specific plan handles the coverage. Many Dallas clinics also take private insurance and Medicare, and some offer self-pay or sliding-scale fees. Costs and accepted plans vary by provider, so ask when you call. If cost is your first worry, the listings note contact details so you can confirm coverage before your visit.
The overdose picture in Dallas County, and where to get help
Fentanyl drives most overdose deaths in Dallas County, but recent numbers point downward. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 558 overdose deaths in 2024, down from 628 in 2023, with fentanyl the leading cause (DCHHS Overdose Data to Action surveillance report, figures provisional as of August 2025). County officials and the Recovery Resource Council, which co-authored the county’s needs assessment, credit part of the decline to coordinated response, including hospital emergency-department peer navigators and the Dallas County District Attorney’s adoption of overdose-mapping (ODMAP) technology to direct outreach. Numbers like these describe real loss across the area, and they are not the whole story: effective medication treatment is available locally, and the providers listed above are the place to start. For a fuller picture of the condition itself, see opioid addiction.
Naloxone and overdose safety across Dallas County
Naloxone, the medication that reverses an opioid overdose, is sold over the counter as Narcan and is also available through pharmacies and community programs. Under Texas’s naloxone access law, pharmacists can dispense it under a standing order, and the state’s Texas Targeted Opioid Response initiative distributes free naloxone and trains community members to use it. Texas also has a Good Samaritan provision offering limited protection to a person who calls 911 during an overdose, though it has exceptions, so the safest move is always to call for help. Keep naloxone on hand if you or someone close to you uses opioids, and treat a return to use as a setback to manage with your care team, not a failure. If you want to understand the risks medication treatment is built to reduce, see methadone and overdose risk.
Pregnancy, parenting, and treatment in Dallas
If you are pregnant and have OUD, medication treatment is the recommended standard of care. Both methadone and buprenorphine are used in pregnancy, and federal health agencies encourage starting one rather than going untreated (CDC, 2026). Babies exposed to these medications may develop neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS, also called neonatal abstinence syndrome), which is expected, monitored, and treatable, and a concern about it should not stop treatment. A documented fear keeps some pregnant patients from seeking care: worry about child-welfare involvement. Texas uses a Plan of Safe Care to coordinate support for parent and newborn, and getting into treatment is the step that protects both. Care here is confidential, and providers experienced in perinatal treatment can guide the timing and dose. For families helping someone get started, see information for families and methadone and pregnancy.
Common questions about treatment in Dallas
Is methadone or Suboxone better?
Neither is better for everyone. Methadone is dispensed daily at an OTP at first and works well for many people, including those using fentanyl; buprenorphine (Suboxone) can be prescribed in an office and filled at a pharmacy, which fits people who want fewer clinic visits. The right fit depends on your history and needs, decided with a clinician.
Do I have to go to a clinic every day?
At first, methadone is usually dispensed daily at an OTP. Under the 2024 federal rules, stable patients can earn take-home doses, up to a 28-day supply. Buprenorphine and naltrexone, prescribed in an office and filled at a pharmacy, do not involve daily clinic visits.
Can I start treatment the same day in Dallas?
Some Dallas providers offer same-day or walk-in starts, and buprenorphine can often be started by telehealth without an in-person visit first. Availability varies, so call the providers listed above to ask about the soonest intake.
Will my insurance cover it?
Texas Medicaid covers all three OUD medications, and many providers also accept private insurance and Medicare or offer self-pay options. Coverage and costs differ by clinic and plan, so confirm directly when you call.
Does treatment ever end?
Medication for OUD is legitimate, effective, long-term care, and there is no required endpoint. Some people stay on it for years; any decision to taper is made gradually with a clinician. You can read more about when methadone treatment ends and whether you can get addicted to methadone.
Last reviewed and disclosures
Last reviewed June 2026.
Sources:Dallas County Health and Human Services, Overdose Data to Action 2024 surveillance report (2025); Texas Medicaid coverage of MOUD (Texas Law Help / HHSC); Texas Targeted Opioid Response, Texas Health and Human Services; CDC, Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy (2026); SAMHSA and DEA telemedicine rules for buprenorphine (2025 to 2026).
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