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10 Best Methadone Clinics in Kentucky (2026)

We list 32 methadone clinics in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Louisville (5), Covington (3), and Lexington (2). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 32Treatment facilities
  • 13Offer detox
  • 0Inpatient / residential
  • 32Accept Medicaid

Methadone Clinic (OTP): the basics

A methadone clinic, formally called an opioid treatment program (OTP), is a federally certified clinic that treats opioid use disorder with medication, mainly methadone. You visit to take a supervised dose and get counseling and medical care. Under 2024 federal rules, stable patients can earn take-home doses sooner. Search below to find methadone clinics near you. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 methadone clinics in Kentucky

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. BrightView Health

    Campbellsville, KY

    8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
    4.9Google63 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. BHG Hazard Treatment Center

    Hazard, KY

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.6Google34 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. Ultimate Treatment Center

    Ashland, KY

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.6Google68 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center – CRC Health Treatment Clinics LLC

    Shelbyville, KY

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.8Google25 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. BHG Elizabethtown Treatment Center

    Elizabethtown, KY

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    4.5Google44 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  6. MedMark Treatment Center – Louisville

    Louisville, KY

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.6Google34 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Behavioral Health Group – Louisville Treatment Center

    Louisville, KY

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.0Google94 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  8. BHG Pikeville Treatment Center

    Pikeville, KY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.6Google42 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Crossroads Treatment Centers – Ashland PSC

    Ashland, KY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.8Google110 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers MAT and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. New Vista – Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR)

    Lexington, KY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    3.8Google16 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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BHG Elizabethtown Treatment Center

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
4.5Google44 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Covington, KY 41011

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.7Google66 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Paris, KY 40361

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Erlanger, KY 41018

8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
4.7Google203 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

London, KY 40741

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.6Google64 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Nicholasville, KY 40356

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.2Google95 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Somerset, KY 42503

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.7Google47 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Campbellsville, KY 42718

8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
4.9Google63 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Henderson, KY 42420

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.5Google49 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Ultimate Treatment Center

Ashland, KY 41101

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.6Google68 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Pikeville Treatment Center

Pikeville, KY 41501

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.6Google42 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BrightView Health

Louisville, KY 40272

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
4.2Google80 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.0Google94 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.8Google16 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Bowling Green Treatment Center

Bowling Green, KY 42101

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.0Google28 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Hazard Treatment Center

Hazard, KY 41701

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.6Google34 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Lexington Treatment Center

Lexington, KY 40511

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.6Google59 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Paducah Treatment Center

Paducah, KY 42001

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.0Google28 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.9Google20 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.8Google110 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.1Google17 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Getwell Recovery

Louisville, KY 40203

6.5GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.5 out of 10
1.6Google8 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.9Google20 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.6Google34 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.2Google74 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.0Google202 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Frankfort Treatment Center

Frankfort, KY 40601

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.7Google25 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
4.1Google102 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.3Google185 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

More options in Kentucky

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Frequently asked questions

How many methadone clinics are in Kentucky?

We list 32 methadone clinics in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Kentucky cities have the most methadone clinics?

The most listings are in Louisville (5), Covington (3), and Lexington (2).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.