Addiction and substance abuse disorders, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, fall under the heading of mental health conditions. The prevalence of mental health concerns in the United States has risen over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-related stressors, such as grief, fear, anxiety, and isolation, contribute to the nation’s decline in mental health.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey conducted in June 2020 revealed that almost 41% of adults reported at least one mental health concern due to the pandemic. Of these respondents, 13% started or increased substance use. Alcohol has been the most used drug among seniors, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Data from 2018, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicates that over 1 million older adults live with a substance abuse disorder. Seniors are particularly at risk for addiction and substance abuse problems, not only due to COVID stressors but misuse of medications prescribed to manage chronic pain.
Dual diagnosis, when a person has a mental health condition and a substance abuse disorder at the same time, is common. Almost 40% of adults with substance abuse disorders have a mental illness too. Screenings and treatments for mental health and substance abuse frequently overlap. For instance, counseling and medication management are appropriate treatments for someone living with a dual diagnosis.
Medicare provides coverage for mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment, but the prevalence of substance abuse disorders and access to care and services varies by state. This article includes information about Medicare coverage for mental health and substance abuse, opioid treatment programs, and state resources for alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
Does Medicare Cover Substance Abuse Treatment?
Medicare covers mental health and substance abuse treatment under Original Medicare Parts A (hospital insurance) and B (medical insurance) or under a Medicare Advantage Plan, which provides the same benefits as Original Medicare. Treatment must be deemed medically necessary, that is, needed according to accepted standards of medicine to diagnose or treat your condition.
You must receive services from licensed professionals who agree to charge what Medicare approves for payment. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must follow your plan’s rules for how you receive substance abuse treatment, including network, referral, and prior authorization requirements.
Medicare also covers prescription medications for substance abuse treatment, but you must have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or a Medicare Advantage Plan that includes drug coverage. Check to see if you are eligible for financial assistance with prescription drug costs here.
What Types of Substance Abuse Treatment Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare Part B covers preventive screening and limited counseling to help detect and treat substance abuse problems early. Substance abuse can be a chronic concern that gets worse over time if left untreated. As a condition progresses, treatment becomes more intensive and potentially costly:
- Alcohol misuse screenings and counseling if you use alcohol but don’t meet the criteria for alcohol dependency.
- Counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease for a limited number of sessions over a 12-month period.
- Depression screening during your initial Welcome to Medicare visit and once per year as part of your annual wellness visit if there have been changes to your mental health. This screening is preventative because untreated depression can lead to substance abuse.
- Mental health care, including substance abuse disorders:
- Inpatient hospitalization under Part A
- Outpatient screenings and services including counseling, ongoing evaluation of your mental health and treatment plan, and opioid use disorder treatment services under Part B
- Partial hospitalization under Part B in place of inpatient hospitalization
- Opioid use disorder treatment services office-based including counseling, psychotherapy, care coordination, and medications under Part B
- Telehealth under Part B including therapy and online counseling
Medicare Part | Substance Abuse Treatments Covered |
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What Kinds of Substance Abuse Treatments Are Not Covered by Medicare?
Medicare doesn’t cover these mental health services, which may be part of a substance abuse treatment plan of care.
Substance Abuse Treatments Not Covered by Medicare | |
Outpatient | Inpatient |
Medicare won’t pay for services provided by a licensed healthcare professional who does not accept Medicare assignment. All providers must be eligible by Medicare and state standards. |
Care in a specialized psychiatric hospital is limited to 190 lifetime days. |
What Are Your Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Substance Abuse Treatment?
Medicare Part | Out-of-Pocket Costs for Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Treatment costs for substance abuse disorders can add up quickly. You may be dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare to help with costs.
What Is the Medicare SBIRT Program?
The SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) program is an approach aimed at catching potential substance abuse disorders early. With Medicare, SBIRT is provided as a Part B service and is billed under G codes. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) which is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), SBIRT programs provide:
- Screening to assess the severity of substance use quickly and identify the appropriate level of treatment.
- Brief intervention, which focuses on increasing insight and awareness regarding substance use and motivation toward behavioral change.
- Referral to treatment for those identified as needing more extensive treatment with access to specialty care.
What Opioid Treatment Programs Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare covers opioid use disorder treatment services from opioid treatment program providers enrolled in Medicare. Your health care provider or Medicare Advantage Plan can tell you where to receive services. You can also visit Medicare.gov/talk-to-someone and select “Opioid Treatment Program Services” to find a program near you. Services include:
- Medication like methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and naloxone
- Care coordination and case management
- Counseling and individual and group therapy (in person or virtually using your phone or computer)
- Drug testing
- Intake activities
- Periodic assessments
You pay nothing for these services with Original Medicare Part B, if you get them from an opioid treatment program that is enrolled in Medicare after you’ve met your Part B deductible ($233 in 2022).
You may pay a copay for these services if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan. A deductible will apply if your plan has one. Check with your plan about where you can receive services ― the opioid treatment program must be enrolled in Medicare ― prior authorization requirements, and how much you pay.
If you get your services in a hospital outpatient clinic or hospital outpatient department, you may have to pay an additional copayment or coinsurance amount to the hospital with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan.
State Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment
Knowing where to find and reach out for help are the first steps toward health if you have a substance abuse disorder.
Each state has resources for mental health support, opioid treatment programs enrolled in Medicare, drug and alcohol rehab centers, and help to get naloxone to reverse opioid overdose. Some states have syringe exchange programs through NASEN. State Medicaid programs also provide financial support for substance abuse disorder management.
Click on your state to learn about resources in your area.
Alabama | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Alabama Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (334) 242-5000
Toll-free: (800) 362-1504 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Alabama Department of Mental Health | Mail-order naloxone program | (334) 242-3454
Toll free: (800) 367-0955 |
Alabama Harm Reduction Program | Naloxone exchange program | |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Alabama | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Alaska | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Alaska Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (907) 465-3030
Toll-free: (800) 780-9972 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Homer Exchange | Fentanyl test strips/education, naloxone distribution/overdose education, syringe services | (907) 299-7460 |
Alaska Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based harm reduction supplies and free naloxone through Project HOPE | |
Alaska Division of Behavioral Health | Find resources for substance misuse and treatment | (907) 269-3600 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Alaska | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Arizona | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Arizona Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (602) 417-4000
Toll-free: (800) 523-0231 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Arizona | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Arizona Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Arizona Department of Health Services | Healthy Living Resources | (602) 542-1025 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Arizona | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Arkansas | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Arkansas Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (501) 682-8233 TDD: (501) 682-8820
Toll-free: (800) 482-5431 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Central Arkansas Harm Reduction | Fentanyl test strips/education, naloxone distribution/overdose education, syringe services | (501) 438-9158
(501) 690-4978 |
Arkansas Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Arkansas Department of Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (501) 686-9164 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Arkansas | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
California | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
California Medi-Cal | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (916) 636-1980 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in California | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
California Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Division | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (916) 322-7445 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in California | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Colorado | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Colorado Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (303) 866-3513
Toll-free: (800) 221-3943 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Colorado | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Colorado Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Colorado Department of Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (303) 866-7400 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Colorado | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Connecticut | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Connecticut Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (855) 805-4325
Toll-free: (800) 842-1508 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Connecticut | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Connecticut Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (860) 418-7000 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Connecticut | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Delaware | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Delaware Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (302) 255-9500
Toll-free: (800) 372-2022 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Delaware Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Division of Substance and Mental Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (302) 255-9399 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Delaware | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
District of Columbia | ||
Substance Use Disorder Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
District of Columbia Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (202) 442-5988
TTY: 711 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in the District of Columbia | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Delaware Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Behavioral Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (202) 673-2200 |
Florida | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Florida Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (850) 487-1111
Toll-free: (866) 762-2237 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Florida | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Florida Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Florida Department of Children and Families | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (850) 487-2920 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Florida | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Georgia | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Georgia Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (404) 656-4507
Toll-free: (877) 423-4746 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Georgia | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Georgia Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (404) 657-2252 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Georgia | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Hawaii | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Hawaii Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (808) 524-3370
Toll-free: (800) 316-8005 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center | Fentanyl test strips/education, naloxone distribution/overdose education, syringe services | (808) 521-2437 |
Hawaii Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Health Drug and Alcohol Abuse Division | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (808) 692-7529 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Hawaii | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Idaho | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Idaho Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (208) 334-6700
Toll-free: (877) 456-1233 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Idaho | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Idaho Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (208 334-6997 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Idaho | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Illinois | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Illinois Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (410) 767-5800
Toll-free: (800) 456-8900 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Illinois | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Illinois Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Illinois Department of Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (312) 814-3840 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Illinois | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Indiana | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Indiana Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (317) 233-4454
(800) 403-0864 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Indiana | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Indiana Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Family and Social Services Administration | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (317) 232-7800 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Indiana | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Iowa | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Iowa Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (515) 256-4606
(800) 338-8366 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Iowa | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Iowa Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Iowa Department of Public Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (515) 281-7689 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Iowa | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Kansas | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Kansas Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (785) 296-3981
(800) 766-9012 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Kansas Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Behavioral Health Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (785) 296-3471 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Kansas | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Kentucky | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Kentucky Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (502) 564-4321
(800) 635-2570 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Kentucky | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Kentucky Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (502) 782-6147 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Kentucky | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Louisiana | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Louisiana Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (855) 229-6848
(888) 342-6207 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Louisiana | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Louisiana Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Louisiana Department of Health Behavioral Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (225) 342-2540 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Louisiana | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Maine | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Maine Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 977-6740 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Maine | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Maine Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Health and Human Services Offices of Behavioral Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (207) 287-2595 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Maine | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Maryland | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Maryland Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (410) 767-5800
(800) 456-8900 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Maryland | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Maryland Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (410) 402-8300 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Maryland | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Massachusetts | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Massachusetts Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 841-2900 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Massachusetts | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Massachusetts Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (617) 624-5111 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Massachusetts | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Michigan | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Michigan Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (517) 373-3740
(800) 642-3195 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Michigan | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Michigan Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (517) 335-0196 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Michigan | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Minnesota | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Minnesota Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (651) 431-2801
(800) 657-3672 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Minnesota | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Minnesota Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Minnesota Department of Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (651) 431-2460 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Minnesota | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Mississippi | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Mississippi Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (601) 359-6050
(800) 421-2408 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Mississippi Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Mississippi Department of Mental Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (601) 359-1288 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Mississippi | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Missouri | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Missouri Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (573) 751-3425
(855) 373-4636 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Missouri | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Missouri Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Missouri Department of Mental Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (573) 751-4942 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Missouri | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Montana | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Montana Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 362-8312 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Montana | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Montana Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Addictive and Mental Health Disorders Division | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (406) 444-3964 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Montana | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Nebraska | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Nebraska Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (402) 471-3121
Toll-free: (855) 632-7633 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Nebraska Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (402) 471-7818 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Nebraska | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Nevada | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Nevada Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (702) 631-7098
Toll-free: (800) 992-0900 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Trac-B Exchange | Fentanyl test strips/education, naloxone distribution/overdose education, syringe services | (702) 840-6693 |
Nevada Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (775) 684-4200 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Nevada | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
New Hampshire | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
New Hampshire Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (603) 271-4344
Toll-free: (800) 852-3345 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in New Hampshire | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
New Hampshire Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (603) 271-6110 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New Hampshire | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
New Jersey | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
New Jersey Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | Toll-free: (800) 356-1561 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in New Jersey | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
New Jersey Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (609) 438-4352 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New Jersey | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
New Mexico | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
New Mexico Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (505) 827-3100
Toll-free: (888) 997-2583 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in New Mexico | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
New Mexico Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
New Mexico Human Services Department | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (505) 476-9266 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New Mexico | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
New York | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
New York Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (518) 473-3782
Toll-free: (800) 541-2831 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in New York | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
New York Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Office of Addiction Services and Support | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (518) 457-8299 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New York | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
North Carolina | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
North Carolina Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (919) 855-4100
Toll-free: (888) 245-0179 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in North Carolina | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
North Carolina Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (919) 733-7011 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in North Carolina | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
North Dakota | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
North Dakota Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (701) 328-2321
Toll-free: (800) 755-2604 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in North Dakota | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
North Dakota Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
North Dakota Behavioral Health Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (701) 328-8920 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in North Dakota | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Ohio | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Ohio Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 324-8680 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Ohio | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Ohio Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (614) 466-2596 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Ohio | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Oklahoma | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Oklahoma Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (405) 522-7171
Toll-free: (800) 987-7767 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Oklahoma | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Oklahoma Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (405) 248-9200 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Oklahoma | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Oregon | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Oregon Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (503) 945-5712
Toll-free: (800) 527-5772 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Oregon | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Oregon Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (503) 947-2340 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Oregon | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Pennsylvania | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Pennsylvania Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | Toll-free: (800) 692-7462 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Pennsylvania | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (717) 783-8200 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Pennsylvania | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Rhode Island | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Rhode Island Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (401) 462-5300 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Rhode Island | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Rhode Island Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (401) 462-3291 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Rhode Island | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
South Carolina | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | ||
South Carolina Medicaid | (803) 898-2500
Toll-free: (888) 549-0820 |
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SAMHSA | ||
Syringe Service Providers in South Carolina | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
South Carolina Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (803) 896-5555 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in South Carolina | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
South Dakota | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
South Dakota Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (605) 773-3495
Toll-free: (800) 597-1603 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
South Dakota Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
South Dakota Department of Social Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (605) 773-3123 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in South Dakota | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Tennessee | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Tennessee Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 342-3145 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Tennessee | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Tennessee Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (800) 560-5767 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Tennessee | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Texas | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Texas Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (512) 424-6500
TDD: (512) 407-3250 Toll-free: (877) 541-7905 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Texas | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Texas Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Texas Health and Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (512) 206-5000 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Texas | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Utah | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Utah Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (801) 538-6155
Toll-free phone: (800) 662-9651 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Utah | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Utah Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Utah Department of Human Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (801) 538-3939 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Utah | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Vermont | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Vermont Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (802) 871-3009
Toll-free phone: (800) 250-8427 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Vermont | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Vermont Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (802) 651-1550 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Vermont | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Virginia | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Virginia Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (804) 786-7933 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Virginia | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Virginia Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (804) 786-3921 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Virginia | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Washington | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Washington Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (800) 562-3022 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Washington | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Washington Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (360) 725-3700 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Washington | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
West Virginia | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
West Virginia Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (304) 558-1700
Toll-free: (877) 716-1212 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in West Virginia | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
West Virginia Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (304) 356-4811 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in West Virginia | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Wisconsin | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Wisconsin Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (608) 266-1865
Toll-free: (800) 362-3002 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Syringe Service Providers in Wisconsin | Listing of syringe exchange programs | |
Wisconsin Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (608)-266-2717 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Wisconsin | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
Wyoming | ||
Opioid Treatment Program Services | Medicare-covered program directory | |
Wyoming Medicaid | Qualification and eligibility info, education, and news | (307) 777-7656 |
SAMHSA | Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator | |
Wyoming Harm Reduction Program | Mail-based and community -based naloxone resources | |
Wyoming Department of Health | Find mental health or substance abuse services | (307) 777-6494 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Wyoming | Find low-cost, quality rehabs |
- Early detection and prevention are key to staving off chronic problems with drugs and alcohol. Take advantage of screening services available through Medicare and seek mental health care if you think about turning to alcohol or substances when you feel stressed. Mental health concerns and alcohol or substance abuse disorders frequently go hand in hand.
- Educate yourself about how drug and alcohol abuse develops. Early warning signs include using or misusing your prescription drugs, especially those that are addictive, and using drugs or alcohol to the extreme for recreational or social purposes.
- If you struggle with alcohol or drug addiction, know that you are not alone. Access the mental health and substance abuse resources available to you through your state’s programs, including Medicaid if you have low income and resources.
- Make sure your providers and treatment centers are enrolled in Medicare and accept Medicare-approved charges for services. Check with your plan’s benefits administrator about how you obtain services if you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
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