Family Medical Centers - Ironton Lawrence County Area Community
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-pay
Vivitrol Providers in Ironton, OH
Ironton 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 Ironton
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.
Mahajan Therapeutics - Ironton
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
Mended Reeds Mental Health
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
Phoenix Center
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
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SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
10,585
Ironton population (ACS 2022)
3.78
Facilities per 10,000 residents
62.8
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Lawrence County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 62.8 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 6.7%. Most Ironton 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 Ironton
Some Ironton 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 Ironton 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 | 4 | - | |
| Residential detox | 1 | 25% | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 3 | 75% | |
| Telehealth services | 3 | 75% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 1 | 25% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 3 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 3 | 75% |
What to ask before you book in Ironton
- 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.
Ironton at a glance
10,585
Residents
4.5 sq mi
Land area
42.5
Median age
$45,694
Median household income
6.7%
Uninsured (civilian)
21.6%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Lawrence County
Lawrence County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 62.8 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 56.7 to 69.5).
201942
202054.4
202162.8
Three-year change (42 to 62.8): +20.8 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: Medium Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Ironton
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Ohio: Sunrise Treatment Center in Portsmouth, about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) from Ironton by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.