How we choose listings
The exact method behind the treatment directory: one federal source, three tests, nearest five. No paid placements.
Find treatment near youUpdated October 2026. Sources are linked on this page.
The short answer
- Where listings come from
- Every listing is a real facility taken from FindTreatment.gov, the federal treatment locator run by SAMHSA.
- How five are picked
- For each city, the five nearest facilities that report offering medication for opioid use disorder and accepting Medicaid are shown.
- What it is not
- It is not a quality ranking, and no facility pays to be listed.
Where the listings come from
The treatment directory uses one source: FindTreatment.gov, the federal locator published by SAMHSA. SAMHSA describes it as a locator of state-licensed providers who treat substance use disorders and mental illness.
The site does not add facilities from anywhere else. It does not write its own ratings, reviews or awards. The name, address, phone number and services on each listing are what the facility reported to the federal locator.
The method, step by step
There are 51 directory pages: one for each state and one for Washington, DC. Each state page covers up to three of that state’s largest cities.
For each city, a facility is shown only if it meets all three of these tests:
- It is in the federal locator as a substance use treatment facility.
- It reports offering medication for opioid use disorder: buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone.
- It reports accepting Medicaid.
From the facilities that pass, the page shows up to five that are nearest the city center. Facilities in the city itself come first. If there are fewer than five, nearby facilities in the same state fill the remaining places.
Some smaller cities have fewer than five matches. In that case the page shows the real number. Nothing is added to fill the gap.
Why these tests
Medication is the form of treatment the site’s medication guide explains in detail, so the directory lists places that report providing it. Medicaid is there because cost is the first worry for most readers. See what Medicaid covers.
What the tags on a listing mean
Each listing carries short tags. They repeat what the facility reported to the locator.
- Medications: Buprenorphine, Methadone or Naltrexone. These are the medications for opioid use disorder the facility says it offers.
- Setting: Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient or Detox. This is where and how care is given. The treatment overview explains each one.
- Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee scale or Self-pay. These are the ways the facility says it can be paid.
A tag is not a promise. A facility may take some Medicaid plans and not others, or may have a waiting list.
The limits of this list
Nearest is not the same as best. The directory does not judge quality, and a facility that is not listed may be a good fit for you. This site has not visited or inspected any facility.
No facility pays to be listed, and the site earns nothing when you call one. If a listing is ever paid, the page will say so.
Details change. Phone numbers, services and accepted insurance can all be out of date, so call to confirm before you travel. You can also search the federal locator yourself, or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for free referral. For more about the site, see about Opiate Help.
Find treatment in your state
Real, licensed facilities from public records. No paid placements.
Questions people ask us
Do facilities pay to be listed?
No. Listings are unpaid. Facilities are chosen by the method on this page, and the site does not earn a fee when you contact one. If a listing ever becomes paid, or earns a referral fee, that will be disclosed on the directory page where it appears.
Why is a facility I know not listed?
The directory shows only up to five facilities per city, and only those that report both medication for opioid use disorder and Medicaid in the federal locator. A good program can miss the list because it is farther from the city center or reports different services. FindTreatment.gov has the full set.
Are the listed facilities the best in the city?
The directory does not say that. It is not a quality ranking. The five shown are the nearest to the city center among those that meet the three tests. Use the list as a starting point, call more than one place, and ask the questions that matter to you.
Why does my city show fewer than five facilities?
Because fewer than five facilities near that city met all three tests in the federal locator. The page shows the real number and does not pad the list. You can widen the search on FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for more options.
Sources
- FindTreatment.gov: Federal treatment locator
- SAMHSA: Find substance use disorder treatment
- SAMHSA: National Helpline
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a clinician about your own situation.