Methadone Treatment Centers in Massachusetts
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 60 methadone clinics across Massachusetts, with the largest concentrations in Worcester (4), Boston (3) and Fall River (3).
Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder by eliminating withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing a high. It is dispensed through federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) under strict SAMHSA and state regulations.
Treatment landscape in Massachusetts:
- MassHealth covers comprehensive addiction treatment
- Leading medical research and treatment innovation
- Extensive network of sober living homes
- Strong recovery community with numerous resources
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Methadone clinics in Massachusetts
Worcester · 4 centers
AdCare Hospital
Worcester, MA
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Haven Detox
Worcester, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
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Boston · 3 centers
Fall River · 3 centers
Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Fall River, MA
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SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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Cambridge · 2 centers
North Charles Institute for
Cambridge, MA
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North Charles Institute for the
Cambridge, MA
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Danvers · 2 centers
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
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Millbury · 2 centers
Sunrise Detox Millbury LLC
Millbury, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Millbury, MA
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Taunton · 2 centers
Recovery From Addictions Program
Taunton, MA
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Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Taunton, MA
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Tewksbury · 2 centers
Westborough · 2 centers
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
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Westminster · 2 centers
Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
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Attleboro · 1 center
Baldwinville · 1 center
Clearbrook Treatment Center MA LLC
Baldwinville, MA
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Brighton · 1 center
Addiction Treatment Center of NE
Brighton, MA
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Brockton · 1 center
High Point Brockton
Brockton, MA
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Brookline · 1 center
HRI Hospital
Brookline, MA
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Chelsea · 1 center
Healthcare Resource Centers
Chelsea, MA
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Cohasset · 1 center
Fitchburg · 1 center
Fitchburg Comprehensive Trt Center
Fitchburg, MA
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Framingham · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Framingham, MA
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Gloucester · 1 center
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behav Servs
Gloucester, MA
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Great Barrington · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Great Barrington, MA
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Greenfield · 1 center
Healthcare Resource Centers
Greenfield, MA
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Haverhill · 1 center
Holyoke · 1 center
Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Holyoke, MA
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Jamaica Plain · 1 center
Lawrence · 1 center
Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lawrence, MA
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Lowell · 1 center
Lynn · 1 center
Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lynn, MA
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Milford · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Milford, MA
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New Bedford · 1 center
North Adams · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
North Adams, MA
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Northampton · 1 center
Peabody · 1 center
Healthcare Resource Centers
Peabody, MA
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Pittsfield · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Pittsfield, MA
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Plymouth · 1 center
Roxbury · 1 center
Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
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Saugus · 1 center
South Weymouth · 1 center
Southbridge · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Southbridge, MA
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Springfield · 1 center
Springfield Comprehensive Trt Ctr
Springfield, MA
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Waltham · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Waltham, MA
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Westfield · 1 center
Weston · 1 center
Charles River Recovery LLC
Weston, MA
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Weymouth · 1 center
Wilmington · 1 center
Massachusetts Detox Centers Inc
Wilmington, MA
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Woburn · 1 center
MassHealth
MassHealth covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with no prior authorization and reimburses for recovery-coaching visits.
State regulations
Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) licenses OTPs; the state funds Hub-and-Spoke Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) since 2019.
- Cash or self-payment58
- Private health insurance56
- Medicaid55
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid51
- Medicare46
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs44
- Outpatient46
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment43
- Regular outpatient treatment33
- Residential/24-hour residential17
- Outpatient detoxification16
Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone in Massachusetts
Do I need to provide a criminal-history check to enroll in methadone clinics in Massachusetts?
No. Massachusetts MAT providers do not require criminal-history disclosure to enroll. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) protects substance-use treatment records; a criminal record will not block admission to a methadone program.
Do I have to pay for counseling separately from the medication?
It depends on the program. Bundled MAT programs include counseling in a single weekly or monthly fee. Others bill counseling separately ($40–$150 per session). MassHealth and most commercial plans cover both components when delivered by a licensed provider.
Do I need prior authorization for methadone under MassHealth?
Most MassHealth plans have eliminated prior authorization for MAT medications, but long-acting injectables like Sublocade and Vivitrol may still require PA. Your Massachusetts provider’s billing staff will handle any authorizations needed before your first dose.
Will my private insurance cover methadone treatment in Massachusetts?
Yes — under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act, marketplace and employer health plans must cover MAT for OUD, including methadone. Specific cost-sharing (copay, coinsurance, deductible) depends on your plan tier.
Are there advocacy organizations for methadone patients in Massachusetts?
Yes. Faces & Voices of Recovery chapters, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) regional sections, and Massachusetts-based recovery community organizations advocate for patient rights. SAMHSA’s Recovery Community Services Program funds peer-led groups in most Massachusetts counties.
Can I move from methadone to buprenorphine or vice versa?
Yes. Cross-titration between methadone and buprenorphine is a routine clinical maneuver in Massachusetts. Transfer from methadone to buprenorphine is technically more challenging (risk of precipitated withdrawal) and usually requires a structured micro-induction protocol supervised by an experienced clinician.
Can I start methadone the same day I call?
Same-day induction is increasingly common in Massachusetts — especially for buprenorphine at low-barrier clinics and in emergency departments. Methadone same-day starts depend on OTP capacity; call early in the day to maximize your chance of same-day intake.
Can I drive myself home from the first methadone dose in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts programs generally recommend arranging a ride for the first induction visit, since initial drowsiness is common. After the first 1–2 weeks at a stable dose, patients typically resume driving and most daily activities without restriction.
Can methadone cause an overdose?
Methadone carries overdose risk during induction when the dose is being titrated, particularly in combination with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other sedatives. Buprenorphine has a ceiling effect that lowers overdose risk. Naltrexone does not cause opioid overdose. Your Massachusetts clinic monitors risk closely.
Will CPS or DCF automatically be called if I use methadone during pregnancy in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has specific protocols: prenatal MAT under medical supervision is typically not grounds for child-welfare action on its own. Hospital social workers may coordinate a Plan of Safe Care as required by CAPTA — this is a supportive plan, not automatic removal.
Does MassHealth cover counseling along with methadone?
Yes. MassHealth covers individual therapy, group sessions, and care coordination at Massachusetts MAT clinics without separate deductibles in most plans. Peer-recovery support services are also covered in Massachusetts.
Does methadone violate Massachusetts employment drug-testing rules?
No. Legally prescribed methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone does not violate employment drug-testing policies when documented by your MAT clinician. Notify the Medical Review Officer (MRO) of your prescription — do not test positive without MRO notification.
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