Opioid Treatment and MAT in Austin, TX
Austin has methadone OTPs, office-based buprenorphine, and a public crisis door that can point to detox and MOUD. Opioid care here should start with medication access, not a marketing tour.
What opioid treatment looks like in Austin
Within 30 miles of downtown Austin (ZIP 78701), the SAMHSA locator lists:
- 36 substance use treatment facilities overall
- 11 offering detoxification
- 5 federally certified opioid treatment programs (OTP markers in locator services)
- Dozens of facilities reporting buprenorphine prescribing
Confirm current OTP and buprenorphine openings by phone. Same-day induction capacity changes.
Overdose picture
Travis County Medical Examiner recorded 380 accidental drug-related deaths in 2024, down 22% from 486 in 2023; fentanyl-involved deaths fell from 279 to 179. Fentanyl and other opioids remain major drivers in local toxicology alongside stimulants in many metros. Keep naloxone at home and know how to use it.
Paying for MOUD in Austin
Texas Medicaid (HHSC) can cover MOUD when medically necessary through participating providers, if you meet eligibility rules. The state has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, so many adults without children do not qualify.
How to start today
- If this is an overdose, call 911 and give naloxone. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to find OTP or buprenorphine openings, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Contact Integral Care (Travis County LMHA) 24/7 crisis helpline 512-472-HELP (4357), or search findtreatment.gov with ZIP code 78701.