If you’re searching for a methadone clinic near you in Dover, CORAS Wellness is located at 1114 South DuPont Highway in Dover, at the heart of Kent County. We’re a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) offering methadone, counseling, psychiatric care, and case management in one place.
Same-day intake available. Transportation assistance available. Medicaid accepted. No referral needed.
Dover clinic: (302) 672-9360 | MAT hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM
Why Patients Choose CORAS Dover for Methadone Treatment
1. Transportation to Your Methadone Clinic: We Can Arrange It
Getting to a clinic every morning is one of the most common reasons people don’t stay in treatment. At CORAS Dover, we can arrange transportation to your intake appointment and help connect you with ongoing transport options. It shouldn’t be logistics that stands between you and recovery. Mention it when you call and we’ll work through it with you.
2. Take-Home Methadone: Less Time at the Clinic
Most patients at our Dover clinic are visiting once a month within 90 days of starting. Under updated SAMHSA guidance, stable patients can earn take-home doses quickly, reducing the daily burden while keeping accountability in place. The schedule:
- Start of treatment: Mon–Fri clinic visits. Weekend take-home doses from day one.
- 30 days with clean screens: One week of take-homes. One visit per week.
- 60 days clean: Two weeks of take-homes. Bi-weekly visits.
- 90 days clean: A full month of take-homes. One clinic visit per month.
Full details on how take-home privileges work, including what happens after a relapse, are explained in our guide to methadone take-home bottles in Delaware.
3. Mental Health Treatment Built Into Your Care
At CORAS Dover, psychiatric nurse practitioners are on staff to diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, as part of your MAT program, not a separate referral. Counseling is built in, not bolted on.
Our Chief Medical Officer puts it directly: counseling is actually more important than the methadone. Medication creates stability. Counseling addresses why you used in the first place: the trauma, the triggers, the patterns. You need both. Read more in why counseling matters in opioid addiction treatment.
4. An Experienced Team That Knows the Dover Community
Michael Trzeciakiewicz, Site Director at our Dover clinic, leads a team of four certified alcohol and drug counselors and a licensed clinical social worker. His philosophy: meet patients where they are, address everything: mental health, housing, employment, family, and treat the whole person, not just the addiction. CORAS has served Dover and Kent County for nearly a decade.
How to Start Methadone Treatment in Dover: Step-by-Step
Our Dover clinic at 1114 South DuPont Highway runs same-day intake Monday through Friday starting at 5:00 AM. You can be assessed, oriented, and receive your first dose before most workdays begin. Here’s exactly how it works:
- Call ahead or walk in. Reach us at (302) 672-9360 during MAT hours (Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sat 6:00–9:00 AM). If you need a ride, mention it when you call. Our Dover team can help arrange transportation to your intake appointment. A photo ID helps, but if you don’t have one, we accept student IDs, employment IDs, prison IDs, or anything with a photo and your name.
- Screening with our Dover clinical staff. You’ll take a drug test and have a one-on-one conversation with a member of our clinical team about what you’ve been using, how long, and what you’ve tried before. This isn’t an interrogation. It is how our providers determine whether methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, or another level of care is medically right for your situation. The Dover team makes that call based on your individual history, not a checklist.
- Intake paperwork and meeting your counselor. The Dover clinic runs a team of four certified alcohol and drug counselors and a licensed clinical social worker, led by Site Director Michael Trzeciakiewicz. You’ll be assigned a counselor during intake, someone who will know your case, track your progress, and be your point of contact throughout recovery. This relationship is central to how the Dover program works.
- Biopsychosocial assessment. Your counselor conducts a thorough evaluation using the ASAM criteria, covering your physical health, mental health, housing stability, legal situation, employment, and support system. The Dover team uses this to build a recovery plan around your actual life circumstances, not a template. For a detailed account of what this process involves, read what to expect at a methadone clinic.
- Medical evaluation and your first dose. You’ll have a physical exam and bloodwork, then meet with our medical director for a personal evaluation. Every new patient at our Dover clinic goes through this on day one. The medical director determines your starting dose based on your specific situation, tolerance, and health history. Starting doses are intentionally conservative and adjusted week by week until you reach full stabilization.
Set aside several hours for your first visit. The Dover intake process is thorough by design, because a plan built on real information works better than one built on guesswork. For a broader look at what recovery looks like from induction through long-term maintenance, read how long opioid use disorder treatment takes.
Not Sure If Methadone Is Right for You?
Methadone and Suboxone are both FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, and both work. The difference is how they work, and who each one serves best.
Methadone is a full opioid agonist that provides all-day stability with a single morning dose. It tends to work best for people with long-term, severe dependence, especially those with high fentanyl tolerance, or those who need the daily structure of clinic visits to stay grounded.
Suboxone (buprenorphine) is a partial agonist that also blocks other opioids. It requires you to be in withdrawal before your first dose, and it can eventually be prescribed through a doctor’s office rather than an OTP.
During your screening at our Dover clinic, our medical team will assess which medication is the right fit for your situation. There is no pressure toward one or the other. For a detailed comparison, read methadone vs. Suboxone: which is right for you?.
Does Medicaid Cover Methadone Treatment in Dover, Delaware?
Yes. Most patients at CORAS Dover pay nothing out of pocket. We accept:
- Medicaid: Delaware First, Highmark, AmeriHealth
- Medicare
- Most commercial insurance: employer-sponsored and private plans
- DSAMH: Delaware state-funded coverage for uninsured individuals
No Insurance? You Can Still Get Methadone Treatment in Dover
Kent County has a high proportion of uninsured residents, and our Dover clinic sees this regularly. DSAMH (Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health) provides state-funded coverage for uninsured Delaware residents, and our team navigates this process with patients all the time. Call (302) 672-9360 before your first visit and we’ll figure out what you qualify for before you walk in the door.
No fixed address, no state ID, no insurance card. The Dover team has worked with patients in every situation. Don’t let paperwork be the reason you don’t call.
I have been coming to CORAS Wellness since it started as Connections, going on 9 years now. I started with one of the most amazing counselors ever. Since April 22, 2014, I haven’t used any Xanax, crack cocaine, or heroin. I owe it all to the counselors who stuck by my side. This outpatient therapy is awesome. – Patient, Dover clinic
Methadone Clinic Serving Dover, Camden, Smyrna & Kent County
Address: 1114 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 672-9360
MAT Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–1:00 PM
Outpatient/IOP Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On-site parking. Fully ADA accessible. We serve Dover, Camden, Magnolia, Smyrna, and surrounding Kent County communities.
Also looking at other locations? CORAS has clinics across Delaware: Newark | Wilmington | Millsboro | Harrington
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Ready to Start? Call Our Dover Methadone Clinic Today
No referral. No judgment. Same-day intake available. Transportation assistance available. Call us. Our team will take it from there.
Dover: (302) 672-9360 | Main line: 833-886-2277
Learn More
Helpful resources from our clinical team:
- How Long Does Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Take?
- Methadone vs. Suboxone: Which Is Right for You?
- Why Counseling Matters in Opioid Addiction Treatment
- Methadone Take-Home Bottles in Delaware
- What to Expect at a Methadone Clinic
- How to Get Methadone in Delaware
- MAT Outpatient Program Overview
- PHP & IOP Program
- Residential Drug Rehab Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start the same day I come in?
Yes. Same-day screening, intake, assessment, and first dose are available at our Dover clinic. Call ahead if you can, but walk-ins are welcome during MAT hours.
Do I need a referral or a doctor’s order?
No referral needed. Call (302) 672-9360 or walk in directly.
Can you help me get to the clinic?
Yes. CORAS Dover can arrange transportation for intake appointments. Mention your situation when you call and we’ll work through options with you.
How long do I have to come in every day?
Under Michael Trzeciakiewicz’s leadership, the Dover clinic has adopted progressive take-home policies that give stable patients more flexibility earlier. Daily visits apply for the first 30 days. After that, clean drug screens move you to weekly, then bi-weekly, then monthly visits. Most Dover patients are coming in once a month within 90 days of starting. Weekend take-home doses are provided from day one.
Does Medicaid pay for methadone treatment in Delaware?
Yes. Medicaid covers methadone treatment at CORAS Dover and most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
What if I have no insurance?
Our Dover team handles DSAMH applications regularly for patients who have no coverage. Kent County has a large uninsured population and this is something the clinic navigates often. It is not an obstacle that will stop your intake. Call (302) 672-9360 before you come in and we’ll sort out the coverage question before your first appointment.
Is Suboxone available at the Dover clinic?
Yes. CORAS Dover offers both methadone and Suboxone (buprenorphine). During your screening, the medical team will determine which medication is the better fit for your situation. For a comparison, read methadone vs. Suboxone.
How long will I be in treatment?
There’s no set endpoint. SAMHSA recommends a minimum of 12 months, and many patients benefit from longer-term maintenance. Our Chief Medical Officer tells patients to expect a minimum of two to three years for real, lasting stabilization, long enough to rebuild, not just to stop using. Read more in how long does opioid use disorder treatment take?.
What mental health services are available at the Dover clinic?
Dover has psychiatric nurse practitioners on staff who evaluate, diagnose, and treat co-occurring conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, as part of your treatment program. The Dover counseling team also runs individual and group therapy sessions. If mental health treatment has felt out of reach before, the Dover clinic handles it in-house so you’re not managing multiple providers across multiple locations.
What if I relapse?
The Dover clinical team treats relapse as clinical information, not a reason to cut you off. Michael Trzeciakiewicz, the Dover site director, runs a program built around meeting patients where they are. That philosophy extends to setbacks. A positive screen may mean adjusting your take-home schedule while you restabilize, and your counselor will work with you to understand what triggered the relapse and what changes to make. For patients who need more intensive support during a difficult period, our PHP and IOP programs are available as a step-up within the same system.
What if outpatient treatment isn’t enough?
We’ll tell you honestly. If your assessment shows a higher level of care is needed, we can discuss our residential drug rehab program. Getting you into the right level of care matters more than keeping you in the wrong one.
Is the Newark clinic closer to me?
If you’re coming from New Castle County, our Newark methadone clinic at 3304 Drummond Plaza may be more convenient. We also have locations in Harrington and Millsboro for patients in Kent and Sussex County. Call 833-886-2277 and we’ll help you find the closest option.