Midwest Mental Health Clinic
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedPregnant women trackSpanish-language services
Vivitrol Providers in Fargo, ND
Fargo lists 6 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 Fargo
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.
ShareHouse Inc - Fargo Outpatient
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
Southeast Human Service Center
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
6
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
129,064
Fargo population (ACS 2022)
0.46
Facilities per 10,000 residents
13.4
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Cass County sits at 13.4 drug poisoning deaths per 100,000 in 2021, near the national average.
Uninsured rate sits at 6.1%. Most Fargo 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 Fargo
Some Fargo 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 Fargo Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 6 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 6 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 4 | 66.7% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 6 | 100% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 4 | - | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 3 | 50% | |
| Telehealth services | 6 | 100% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 4 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 6 | 100% |
What to ask before you book in Fargo
- 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.
Fargo at a glance
129,064
Residents
51.5 sq mi
Land area
32.2
Median age
$66,029
Median household income
6.1%
Uninsured (civilian)
6.3%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Cass County
Cass County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 13.4 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 11.8 to 15.3).
20199
202011.6
202113.4
Three-year change (9 to 13.4): +4.4 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: Small Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Fargo
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in North Dakota: Community Medical Services Montana in Grand Forks, about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) from Fargo by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.