Freedom Detox
Buprenorphine prescribingResidential detoxTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-paySpanish-language servicesCARF accredited
Vivitrol Providers in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia lists 4 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.
4 verified Vivitrol providers in Gastonia
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.
Gaston Crisis and Recovery Center
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesVeterans programPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
Integrated Care of Greater Hickory - ICGH Gastoina
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
Phoenix Counseling Center - Gastonia Outpatient
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesVeterans programPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
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SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
81,632
Gastonia population (ACS 2022)
0.49
Facilities per 10,000 residents
44.7
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Gaston County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 44.7 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 sits at 11.9%. Most Gastonia prescribers bill commercial insurance and at least one Medicaid plan. Vivitrol prior authorization is common with private insurance, plan for a 24 to 72 hour delay before the first shot.
Provider capability mix in Gastonia
Some Gastonia 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 Gastonia Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 4 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 4 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 4 | 100% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 2 | 50% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 4 | 100% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 1 | - | |
| Residential detox | 2 | 50% | |
| Telehealth services | 4 | 100% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 3 | 75% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 3 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 4 | 100% |
What to ask before you book in Gastonia
- 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.
Gastonia at a glance
81,632
Residents
53.7 sq mi
Land area
37.2
Median age
$60,554
Median household income
11.9%
Uninsured (civilian)
11.2%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Gaston County
Gaston County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 44.7 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 41.9 to 47.7).
201929.9
202038.7
202144.7
Three-year change (29.9 to 44.7): +14.8 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 Gastonia
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in North Carolina: Metro Treatment OF North Carolina L in Charlotte, about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) from Gastonia by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.