Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services in Minot, North Dakota, is part of a national network of more than 70 clinics that treat opioid use disorder with medication paired with counseling. They focus on low-barrier, judgment-free access, which means no waitlists, walk-ins welcome, and the possibility of starting medication on the same day as intake. After an intake visit, each patient receives a customized treatment plan built around stabilizing withdrawal and cravings, so they have room to work on the psychological side of addiction.

The network offers a broad range of FDA-approved medications, including methadone, Suboxone, buprenorphine, the monthly injections Sublocade and Brixadi, and injectable naltrexone, plus specialized MAT services for pregnant women. Alongside medication, patients can take part in individual and group counseling focused on healthy coping skills, connect with peer support staff who have lived experience, and add psychiatry services to their care. They also offer a free Recovery Connect app that keeps patients in touch with their counselor, and they can help arrange low-cost transportation to the clinic, which is sometimes free at the start.