Amity Medical Group Inc
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-paySAMHSA-funded program
Vivitrol Providers in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte lists 14 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.
13 verified Vivitrol providers in Charlotte
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.
Amity Medical Group Inc
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-paySAMHSA-funded program
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxSliding-scale feesCash / self-payVeterans programAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
Atrium Health Addiction Services - Ballantyne
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women track
Atrium Health Addiction Services - Charlotte
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women track
Atrium Health Mercy - Mercy Detox
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women track
Blanchard Institute
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
Carolina Outpatient Detox
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
Harmony Recovery Center
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-paySpanish-language services
Hope Haven Inc
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
Integrated BH Management Inc
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referrals
South Charlotte VA Healthcare Center - Outpatient Clinic
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedVeterans programPregnant women track
14
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
886,283
Charlotte population (ACS 2022)
0.16
Facilities per 10,000 residents
22.9
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Mecklenburg County reports a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 22.9 per 100,000, well above the national county mean. Vivitrol demand here typically clusters around criminal justice referrals and post-detox transitions.
Uninsured rate runs around 12.9%, which is high. Vivitrol without insurance lists at roughly $1,500 per shot. Confirm sliding-scale availability or manufacturer copay assistance before booking.
Provider capability mix in Charlotte
Some Charlotte 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 Charlotte Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 13 | 92.9% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 14 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 8 | 57.1% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 5 | 35.7% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 14 | 100% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 10 | - | |
| Residential detox | 1 | 7.1% | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 7 | 50% | |
| Telehealth services | 10 | 71.4% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 7 | 50% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 9 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 7 | 50% |
What to ask before you book in Charlotte
- 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.
Charlotte at a glance
886,283
Residents
311.6 sq mi
Land area
34.4
Median age
$78,438
Median household income
12.9%
Uninsured (civilian)
8.4%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 22.9 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 21.9 to 23.9).
201915.3
202019.8
202122.9
Three-year change (15.3 to 22.9): +7.6 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 Charlotte
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in North Carolina: Metro Treatment OF North Carolina L in Gastonia, about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) from Charlotte by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.