CleanSlate Centers
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payCARF accredited
Vivitrol Providers in Lawrence, MA
Lawrence lists 3 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.
3 verified Vivitrol providers in Lawrence
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.
Vinfen Behavioral Health
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payCARF accredited
VK New England Management LLC - Lawrence Medical Center
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referrals
3
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
88,297
Lawrence population (ACS 2022)
0.34
Facilities per 10,000 residents
45.9
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Essex County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 45.9 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 Lawrence
Some Lawrence 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 Lawrence Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 3 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 3 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 3 | 100% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 3 | 100% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 2 | - | |
| Telehealth services | 3 | 100% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 1 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 1 | 33.3% |
What to ask before you book in Lawrence
- 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.
Lawrence at a glance
88,297
Residents
6.9 sq mi
Land area
32.6
Median age
$57,903
Median household income
5.5%
Uninsured (civilian)
15.1%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Essex County
Essex County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 45.9 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 44.3 to 47.5).
201930.7
202039.7
202145.9
Three-year change (30.7 to 45.9): +15.2 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 Fringe Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Lawrence
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Massachusetts: Habit Opco, LLC in Lowell, about 11 miles (17.7 km) from Lawrence by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.