Quick answer
Medication for opioid use disorder is the evidence-based treatment, and 18 facilities within 30 miles of Morristown prescribe buprenorphine. No federally certified methadone program sits inside that radius, so methadone means a drive to another county. Hamblen County's overdose count has fallen sharply. Here is how to start.
Published: 2026-10-25 Updated: 2026-10-25
Opioid use disorder is treatable, and the medication that treats it is available near Morristown — with one important catch. Buprenorphine can be prescribed locally, but there is no federally certified methadone program within 30 miles, so anyone who needs methadone must travel. This page lays out what is close by, what Hamblen County's data show, and how to start.
What are my options for opioid treatment in Morristown?
It depends on which medication fits you and how far you can travel. Buprenorphine can be prescribed from an office visit or by telehealth, and 18 facilities within 30 miles of Morristown prescribe it, which makes it the practical first call. Methadone is dispensed only at a federally certified opioid treatment program, and none sits inside that 30-mile radius — so methadone means regular trips to Knoxville or another county. Naltrexone works differently and can only start after opioids have cleared your body. A clinician matches the medication to you.
How opioids are affecting Hamblen County
CDC's provisional county-level data count 12 drug overdose deaths among Hamblen County residents in the 12 months ending December 2025, down from 37 the year before. More recent months for this county are not yet published, and provisional counts may be revised. Statewide, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,499 overdose deaths in 2024, a 31% drop from 2023.
A falling count is good news and not a reason to relax. Fentanyl and other illegally made synthetic opioids drive most of these deaths, and xylazine, a veterinary sedative, is mixed into the regional supply. Naloxone does not reverse xylazine, but it still reverses the opioid usually present, so give it and call 911.
Medication for opioid use disorder near Morristown
Per NIDA, methadone and buprenorphine reduce withdrawal, craving, and the risk of dying; naltrexone blocks opioids' effects after they leave the body. The SAMHSA locator pull on October 25, 2026 within 30 miles of Morristown lists:
- 18 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine and 22 that use or prescribe naltrexone
- 0 federally certified opioid treatment programs offering methadone
- 1 offering detoxification and 1 with a residential program
- 27 offering outpatient care, 11 with intensive outpatient programs, and 25 offering telemedicine
- 19 accepting Medicaid and 13 reporting a sliding fee scale
Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current openings on FindTreatment.gov or by phone.
Naloxone: get it before you need it
Tennessee's standing order law lets pharmacies provide naloxone without a personal prescription, and all 27 facilities in the Morristown radius report offering naloxone and overdose education. If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly: call 911, give naloxone, stay with them, and repeat after 2 to 3 minutes if there is no response.
Paying for opioid treatment in Morristown
TennCare covers medically necessary medication for opioid use disorder for eligible members through BlueCare Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee, or Wellpoint. Of the facilities in the Morristown radius, 19 report accepting Medicaid and 13 report a sliding fee scale. Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid, so TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 (call or text, 24/7) is the fastest route to state-funded care if you are uninsured.
How to start today
- If this is a medical emergency, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. For a crisis, call or text 988, or reach the Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line at 855-274-7471.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk through medication options with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Ask each program two questions: "Do you prescribe buprenorphine?" and "If I need methadone, where do you refer people?"
- Search findtreatment.gov with a Morristown ZIP code and widen the radius if you need a methadone program.
Medication for opioid use disorder is one of the most effective tools in medicine. The gap around Morristown is methadone access, not evidence — and a phone call can map the nearest option.
Learn more: drug and alcohol rehab in Morristown, alcohol treatment in Morristown, and medication for opioid use disorder.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above.
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Last updated: Sun Oct 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
What medications are available for opioid use disorder near Morristown?
The FDA has approved methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Within 30 miles of Morristown, a FindTreatment.gov pull on October 25, 2026 lists 18 facilities that prescribe buprenorphine and 22 that use or prescribe naltrexone, but no federally certified opioid treatment program — so methadone means traveling to Knoxville or another county.
Is there a methadone clinic in Morristown?
Not within 30 miles, based on the October 25, 2026 locator pull. Methadone can only be dispensed at a federally certified opioid treatment program, so people who need it must travel for daily dosing at first. Buprenorphine, by contrast, can be prescribed from an office or by telehealth and is available locally.
How bad are overdoses in Hamblen County?
CDC's provisional county data count 12 drug overdose deaths among Hamblen County residents in the 12 months ending December 2025, down from 37 a year earlier; more recent months for this county are not yet published. Statewide, Tennessee recorded 2,499 overdose deaths in 2024, down 31% from 2023.
Where can I get naloxone near Morristown?
Tennessee's standing order law (T.C.A. 63-1-152) lets pharmacies provide naloxone without a personal prescription, and all 27 facilities within 30 miles of Morristown report offering naloxone and overdose education. In an overdose, call 911 and give naloxone — it cannot harm someone who has not taken opioids.
Does TennCare cover opioid treatment in Morristown?
For eligible members, TennCare covers medically necessary opioid use disorder treatment, including buprenorphine and methadone, through BlueCare Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee, or Wellpoint. Of the facilities in the Morristown radius, 19 accept Medicaid and 13 report a sliding fee scale. TN REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 helps uninsured residents.