Where are methadone clinics in Seattle?

Columbia City is where methadone treatment listings around Seattle cluster first, followed by Shoreline. Both areas show up repeatedly among opioid treatment programs recorded for the Seattle area in listings drawn from public registers and provider details; Methadone treatment usually starts with daily visits to a clinic, so distance from home or work matters more than for other kinds of care. Intake staff can explain dosing hours and what a first visit involves.

Does Apple Health cover methadone treatment in Seattle?

Coverage through Apple Health, Washington's Medicaid program, is recorded at nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle. Enrollment normally needs to be active, so confirming eligibility with the admissions team before the first dose avoids delays. Questions about related services, such as counseling, are worth raising at the same time.

Are there methadone clinics near the beach in Seattle?

Methadone clinics in Seattle sit a median of about 2.8 miles from the nearest beach, and nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle have a beach within 25 miles. The most-named beaches near these programs are Mount Baker Beach and Matthews Beach; Distances are measured from each provider, not from a city center. Because methadone usually means frequent clinic visits, the trip between home and the program tends to matter more than nearby parks.

Can I get methadone treatment in Seattle without insurance?

Seattle callers without insurance can start with the Washington Recovery Help Line at 1-866-789-1511. Nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle record low-cost and state-funded options, and most of the methadone clinics in Seattle record sliding scale fees. Asking about Apple Health at intake is also worthwhile.

Who regulates methadone clinics in Washington?

Methadone treatment in Washington is provided through certified opioid treatment programs, with standards set by the Washington State Department of Health. Take-home dose exceptions go to the state opioid treatment authority. The Washington State Health Care Authority works with the department and Medicaid managed care organizations to remove barriers to medication.

What comes after methadone treatment in Seattle?

Nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle also list Suboxone treatment, and nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle list outpatient rehab. A person on methadone may continue counseling through outpatient care, or discuss with a prescriber whether switching medication makes sense; Outpatient rehab here means scheduled counseling sessions while living at home. Asking the admissions team whether both options run on site can avoid a change of provider later.

What care do methadone clinics in Seattle offer?

Nearly all of the methadone clinics in Seattle list outpatient rehab and most of the methadone clinics in Seattle list intensive outpatient treatment, each about as often as other rehabs in Seattle. Some of the methadone clinics in Seattle list inpatient rehab or detox, more often than other rehabs in Seattle.

Do methadone clinics in Seattle have programs for veterans?

Most of the methadone clinics in Seattle record programs for veterans, much more often than other rehabs in Seattle. Bring discharge papers or Veterans Affairs benefit details to the first call or appointment; Whether Veterans Affairs benefits cover methadone treatment differs by program. Admissions staff at each clinic can confirm what is billed and how often dosing visits are scheduled. They can also say whether counseling groups for veterans meet on site.

Do methadone clinics in Seattle treat mental health?

Mental health care is recorded at most of the methadone clinics in Seattle, covering serious mental illness, PTSD, depression and trauma. Listings draw on state licensing records, treatment registers and details supplied by the providers themselves; At an opioid treatment program, mental health care may mean on-site counseling, psychiatric visits or a referral elsewhere. Asking intake staff which services happen under the same roof makes planning daily visits simpler for anyone managing both conditions.

Where else near Seattle has methadone treatment?

Renton carries methadone treatment listings close to Seattle, as do Bainbridge Island, Vashon and Issaquah. Because early treatment usually involves daily dosing, a clinic near home or work can be easier to reach consistently than a clinic in the city. Washington listings beyond these places widen the choice for people elsewhere in the state.

Methadone Clinics in Seattle, WA

Evergreen Treatment Services – Seattle

317 South Bennett Street, Seattle, WA, 98108

4.2★★★★☆~~457~~

Federally certified

OutpatientTelehealthAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

MATMethadoneYoung adults+4

Deaf and HoH

The site sits at 317 South Bennett Street in Seattle, Washington. Provision here is recorded as intensive outpatient and outpatient care. The listing includes medication-assisted treatment, the approach with the strongest evidence for opioid dependence. Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. Video appointments are recorded as an option here. The listing notes trauma-focused treatment. The provider appears in the federal treatment register, with state licensing through the Washington…

2.7 miDoctor Jose Rizal Park2.4 miKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldServes21 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · Fentanyl Rehab · Heroin Rehab · Hydrocodone Rehab · Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Rehab · +27 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma Therapy

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Early HIV Intervention · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Telehealth · Women's Medicare Rehab · +4 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · +2 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicare · TRICARE

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle

1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, 98108

3.7★★★★☆~~587~~

Joint Commission

DetoxHospital detoxInpatient+5

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+10

Deaf and HoH

The facility is recorded at 1660 South Columbian Way in Seattle, Washington. What is recorded here is residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Substance use is treated alongside mental health rather than separately. People stay on site for the duration, which is what inpatient care means here. Telehealth is listed, so some contact can happen without traveling in. Group and family work are both recorded. Licensing sits with the Washington State Health Care Authority, alongside federal…

1.7 miMount Baker Beach2.6 miKing County International Airport - Boeing FieldServes20 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Detox · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · +50 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox Program · Benzodiazepine Detox Program · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · Carfentanil Detox Program · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Cocaine Detox Program · Codeine Detox Program · Continuing Care · +44 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · ECT Therapy · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · +8 more

Mental health

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care · Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · +11 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Early HIV Intervention · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Inpatient Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · +41 more

Support services

Case Management · Chronic Illness Management · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · +13 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicare · TRICARE

Therapeutic Health Services – Seattle

16715 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133

3.4★★★☆☆36

CARF accredited

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+12

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHChinese spoken+2

16715 Aurora Avenue North in Seattle, Washington is the address held for this provider. What is recorded here is intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Substance use is treated alongside mental health rather than separately. Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. Video appointments are recorded as an option here. Group and family work are both recorded. Both federal registration through SAMHSA and Washington State Health Care Authority licensing are…

4.1 miSammamish River11 miSeattle Paine Field International AirportServes19 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +36 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · +3 more

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +5 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · +4 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Methadone · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Early HIV Intervention · +67 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · +4 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Chinese Speaking Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Hmong Speaking Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab · Tagalog Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Ambetter (Centene) · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · First Choice Health · Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) · Humana · Kaiser Permanente · Medicare · Molina Healthcare · +5 more

How do you start methadone treatment in Seattle?

Starting methadone in Seattle begins with an intake visit at an opioid treatment program, where staff complete an assessment and a medical exam before the first dose. Some clinics give a first dose the same day or the next day when their schedule and clinical judgment allow, so call ahead and ask how intake works there.

Bring photo ID, any insurance card and a list of current medications. Dosing windows usually open early in the morning so people can dose before work, and counseling is normally part of care alongside medication.

Many programs are reachable by King County Metro buses, including RapidRide lines, and some are close to Sound Transit Link light rail. King County Client Services at 206-263-8997 helps residents find an agency, and the Washington Recovery Help Line is staffed around the clock.

Take-home doses depend on federal rules and on how stable and safe the medical team judges a patient to be. Rules revised in 2024 let clinics offer take-homes earlier than before, with the amount growing over time, and people traveling or moving can ask about guest dosing or a transfer.

Getting help finding a clinic in King County

King County Client Services, part of the county Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, helps residents find an agency at 206-263-8997 or 1-800-790-8049. The Washington Recovery Help Line answers 24 hours at 866-789-1511. Buprenorphine is another medication option from office-based or phone prescribers, and the county lists free buprenorphine by phone at 206-289-0287 for residents 13 and older; see Suboxone clinics in Seattle. For a wider view of care, browse opioid rehab in Seattle.

When can you get take-home methadone doses in Washington?

Take-home methadone in Washington depends on federal rules plus the clinic’s medical judgment about stability and safety. Federal rules revised in 2024 allow clinics to offer take-home doses earlier in treatment than before, with the amount growing over time. Washington’s Department of Health licenses behavioral health agencies under chapter 246-341 WAC, and WAC 246-341-1000 sets the standards for opioid treatment program services. Under that rule, any exception to take-home requirements goes to the state opioid treatment authority for approval. People traveling or moving can ask their clinic about guest dosing or a transfer. Boeing Field is the nearest airport for most listed clinics, a median of 2.6 miles away.

Keeping methadone safe at home

Methadone dose changes are made by the medical team, not on your own. Mixing methadone with alcohol, benzodiazepines or other sedatives can slow breathing. Store take-home doses locked and out of reach of children and visitors. Washington’s statewide standing order lets any pharmacy dispense naloxone without a separate prescription, and King County lists free naloxone by mail.

Does Apple Health or Medicare pay for methadone in Seattle?

Washington Apple Health, the state Medicaid program, covers substance use disorder treatment through its managed care plans. Five plans serve King County: Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care, Molina Healthcare of Washington, UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint Washington. Ask your plan and the clinic whether opioid treatment program services are in network. More detail is on our Medicaid rehab page. Medicare Part B has covered opioid treatment program services since 2020; see Medicare rehab in Seattle. Private plans vary, and some clinics also take self-pay. Pregnant people are generally given admission preference under federal block grant rules, so mention a pregnancy at intake; related listings are under rehab for pregnant women in Seattle. For clinics across Washington, see methadone clinics in Washington, or return to all Seattle treatment listings.

Methadone Clinics in Seattle, WA