MAT in Houston that takes Optum
Cima Find Care lists 3 programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in Houston that accept Optum, at 6 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.
En español: Tratamiento con medicamentos (MAT) en Houston que acepta Optum
The 3 programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) that take Optum
| Program | Where | Levels of care | Pays | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Recovery LLC Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4411 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 Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 4830 | 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 |
| Community Health Network Licensed by Texas HHSC, license 5057 | 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite 160, Houston 77089 | IOP, Outpatient, MAT | Medicaid · Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas +13 more | (281) 824-1480 |
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. "Licensed by Texas HHSC" means the program matched HHSC's list of licensed chemical dependency treatment facilities, checked Oct. 27, 2026; a program without it may be licensed under another name or address.
About Optum
Optum runs the behavioral health network for UnitedHealthcare plans, including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, so a program in Optum's network is how it's in network for many UnitedHealthcare members.
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 member services number on your Optum card and ask whether the program is in network for substance use treatment at the level of care you need, then confirm with the program.
Questions
How many programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in Houston take Optum?
Cima Find Care lists 3, at 6 locations: Positive Recovery LLC, Virtue Recovery Houston and Community Health Network. Each one's page has its phone number, address, levels of care and the insurance on its record.
Are there programs offering medication for addiction (MAT) in Houston with services in Spanish?
1 list services in Spanish: Community Health Network.
Do any offer telehealth?
2 list telehealth on their record: Positive Recovery LLC and Community Health Network. Ask which parts of the program can be done by video.
What is Optum?
Optum runs the behavioral health network for UnitedHealthcare plans, including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, so a program in Optum's network is how it's in network for many UnitedHealthcare members.
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 Optum?
Call the member services number on your Optum card and ask whether the program is in network for substance use treatment at the level of care you need, 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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