MAT in Houston that takes UnitedHealthcare
Cima Find Care lists 5 programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in Houston that accept UnitedHealthcare, at 9 locations, out of 22 in the city. That comes from the program's own website, so confirm with the program and your plan before you go.
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the NPI registry and program websites, as of 2026-10-27. Not medical advice; call the program to check openings and cost.
The 5 programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) that take UnitedHealthcare
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Recovery Centers 2 locations | 10330 Lake Road, Unit H, Houston 77070 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Ambetter, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan +6 more; sliding-scale fee | (281) 500-8970 |
| Heights Treatment | 112 East 10th Street, Houston 77008 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +2 more | (832) 979-3625 |
| Positive Recovery LLC 4 locations | 902 West Alabama Street, Houston 77006 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +5 more | (877) 697-1383 |
| Virtue Recovery Houston | 9714 South Gessner Road, Houston 77071 | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +6 more | (866) 747-8447 |
| Workit Health | 5373 West Alabama Street, Suite 204, Houston 77056 | Detox, Residential, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna +4 more | (737) 245-7587 |
Programs with the fullest public record come first. Levels of care and insurance are as listed on FindTreatment.gov or the program's own website.
What MAT means
Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) uses FDA-approved medicines with counseling: buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone, acamprosate or disulfiram for alcohol use disorder. See IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care.
Call the number on your UnitedHealthcare card (behavioral health is often managed by Optum) and ask whether the program is in network, then confirm with the program.
Questions
How many programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in Houston take UnitedHealthcare?
Cima Find Care lists 5, at 9 locations: Arise Recovery Centers, Heights Treatment, Positive Recovery LLC, Virtue Recovery Houston and Workit Health. Each one's page has its phone number, address, levels of care and the insurance on its record.
Do any offer telehealth?
3 list telehealth on their record: Arise Recovery Centers, Positive Recovery LLC and Workit Health. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is MAT?
Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) uses FDA-approved medicines with counseling: buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone, acamprosate or disulfiram for alcohol use disorder. The guide to IOP vs PHP vs outpatient care explains how to tell which level fits.
How do I check that a program takes my UnitedHealthcare?
Call the number on your UnitedHealthcare card (behavioral health is often managed by Optum) and ask whether the program is in network, then confirm with the program.
How current is this list?
It's built from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, the federal NPI registry and the programs' own websites, as of 2026-10-27. Cima has not called these programs to confirm openings, fees or insurance. Programs can claim their listing to correct it.
What if I need help right now?
In an emergency, call 911. In a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, any time. SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open all day, every day, and can refer you to treatment.
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