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Methadone OTP on siteOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSpanish-language servicesCARF accredited
Vivitrol Providers in Fall River, MA
Fall River lists 5 Vivitrol-administering facilities in the 2025 SAMHSA National Directory. That puts the city above the threshold for genuine choice. The mix below tells you what those clinics actually offer beyond the monthly shot, what the local demand picture looks like, and which structural details matter when you book.
5 verified Vivitrol providers in Fall River
Each provider below carries an active SAMHSA listing in the 2025 N-SUMHSS National Directory with the VTRL service code. Click any clinic name to see address, services offered, insurance accepted, and how to verify intake.
SSTAR - Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language services
SSTAR - Short Term Inpatient Rehabilitation
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedVeterans programPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referrals
SSTAR - Substance Use Disorder Outpatient
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
Steppingstone Inc - Fall River Outpatient Clinic
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
5
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
93,764
Fall River population (ACS 2022)
0.53
Facilities per 10,000 residents
58.9
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Bristol County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 58.9 per 100,000, in the top tier of US counties. High demand for OUD treatment of every kind, including the Vivitrol option for patients who want an antagonist approach.
Uninsured rate is low here at 5.5%. Most prescribers bill commercial insurance directly. Even so, Vivitrol prior authorization is common, plan for a 24 to 72 hour delay before the first shot.
Provider capability mix in Fall River
Some Fall River Vivitrol providers are office-based prescribers who do nothing else. Others are full-service SUD treatment centers that handle detox, IOP, and counseling alongside the shot. The breakdown matters for two reasons: it tells you whether you can get the entire treatment episode under one roof, and it tells you whether the staff has experience managing the 7-to-10 day opioid-free window that has to come before your first injection.
| Capability | Count | Share of Fall River Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 5 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 5 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 5 | 100% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 4 | 80% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 3 | - | |
| Residential detox | 1 | 20% | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 1 | 20% | |
| Telehealth services | 5 | 100% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 2 | 40% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 4 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 5 | 100% |
What to ask before you book in Fall River
- Do you administer the injection in office, or only prescribe? Some prescribers write the script and send patients elsewhere for administration. That adds a step and a separate appointment.
- Have I been opioid-free long enough? 7 to 10 days minimum for short-acting opioids, longer for methadone or Sublocade. The naloxone challenge test is one way to confirm before injecting.
- Do you accept my insurance, and is prior authorization required? Vivitrol bills under HCPCS J2315. Most commercial plans require prior auth.
- What does follow-up look like? Vivitrol works as one piece of a treatment plan. Counseling, drug screens, and adherence support all matter for outcomes.
- What if I miss a dose? Vivitrol's effective window is roughly 28 days. After that, opioid receptors come back online quickly. Plan for what happens if you cannot get to the next appointment on time.
Fall River at a glance
93,764
Residents
33.1 sq mi
Land area
39
Median age
$53,933
Median household income
5.5%
Uninsured (civilian)
18.8%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Bristol County
Bristol County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 58.9 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 56.8 to 61.1).
201939.4
202051
202158.9
Three-year change (39.4 to 58.9): +19.5 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: Medium Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Fall River
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Massachusetts: Community Health Care INC in New Bedford, about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) from Fall River by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.