Methadone Clinics in Phoenix, Arizona
13 SAMHSA-certified opioid treatment programs operate inside Phoenix city limits. Each clinic below carries a current NPI on the CMS Medicare Provider OTP file. We list the operator-stated phone next to our verified intake line so you choose how to make contact.
13 verified clinics in Phoenix
Center FOR Behavioral Health Phoeni
Community Bridges INC
Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services Arizona
Community Medical Services Arizona-
Community Medical Services Arizona-
Community Medical Services Cactus
Intensive Treatment Systems
Intensive Treatment Systems
Intensive Treatment Systems, LLC
Southwest Behavioral Health Service
Valle DEL SOL INC
Phoenix at a glance
1,624,832
Residents
518.3 sq mi
Land area
34.8
Median age
$77,041
Median household income
14.5%
Uninsured (civilian)
10.4%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates (2023).
Overdose context for Maricopa County
Maricopa County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 38.3 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 37.7 to 39). That sits 34.7% above the national county mean of 28.5 per 100,000.
201925.7
202033.2
202138.3
Three-year change (25.7 to 38.3): +12.7 per 100,000.
County-level estimates are reported at the county level, not the city level. Source: NCHS Drug Poisoning Mortality by County (CDC dataset rpvx-m2md), 2019 to 2021 model-based estimates. NCHS urban/rural classification: Large Central Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Phoenix
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Arizona: Mission Treatment Centers INC in Scottsdale, about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) from Phoenix by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.
Why this matters for treatment access
Maricopa County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 38.3 per 100,000, well above the national county mean of 28.5. Roughly 14.5% of residents lack health insurance, which is high enough that you should ask each clinic about sliding-scale fees and Medicaid acceptance before you commit. That works out to roughly 235,601 uninsured residents in Phoenix alone.
What to ask before you call
Methadone is a daily-dose program. That changes the questions you should be asking. Run through these before you commit to a clinic:
- What time does dosing start, and what time does it close? Daily methadone often means a 6am window five or six days a week.
- Which insurance plans do you bill? Medicaid coverage for OTPs varies by state plan and managed-care organization.
- How long does intake take from first call to first dose? In some states it is same-day. In others it can run a week.
- What is your take-home schedule? Federal rules let stable patients earn take-home doses over time. Clinic policy on how fast you earn them differs.
- Do you offer counseling on-site or do I coordinate it elsewhere?
If the in-city options do not fit
Closest alternative inside Arizona: Mission Treatment Centers INC in Scottsdale, about 12.3 miles from Phoenix. Office-based buprenorphine is also available locally and does not require daily clinic visits.
Nearby cities with methadone clinics
Scottsdale (1 · 18.5km) Tempe (2 · 24.2km) Chandler (1 · 33.2km) Mesa (5 · 35.7km) Tucson (12 · 177.4km)
Need office-based treatment instead of a daily-dosed OTP? Many providers in Phoenix prescribe buprenorphine in office settings. See Suboxone providers in Phoenix.
Want a non-opioid alternative? See Arizona Vivitrol providers for monthly extended-release naltrexone.
State-level access scoring, regulatory context, and the full directory live on the Arizona methadone hub.