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Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesPregnant women trackSpanish-language services
Vivitrol Providers in Lorain, OH
Lorain 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.
2 verified Vivitrol providers in Lorain
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.
Silver Maple Recovery
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referrals
3
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
65,207
Lorain population (ACS 2022)
0.46
Facilities per 10,000 residents
46.1
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Lorain County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 46.1 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 8.8%. Most Lorain 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 Lorain
Some Lorain 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 Lorain Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 3 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 3 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 3 | 100% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 3 | 100% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 3 | - | |
| Residential detox | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Telehealth services | 2 | 66.7% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 3 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 3 | 100% |
What to ask before you book in Lorain
- 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.
Lorain at a glance
65,207
Residents
23.6 sq mi
Land area
39.3
Median age
$45,799
Median household income
8.8%
Uninsured (civilian)
21%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Lorain County
Lorain County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 46.1 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 43.7 to 48.7).
201930.9
202040
202146.1
Three-year change (30.9 to 46.1): +15.3 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 Lorain
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Ohio: Pinnacle Treatment Centers Oh-Vii in Elyria, about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) from Lorain by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.