• LOCATION
  • SERVICES
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to find local treatment centers with your AI

Connect the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to your AI client. Once connected, you can pull specific facility data based on location and care requirements.

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Short answer

How can I find local treatment centers using my AI?

Your AI uses the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to scan for healthcare providers within a specific radius of your coordinates. It filters these results by the exact services you need, giving you a targeted list of nearby facilities. You'll get a breakdown of what's available in your immediate area.

The results you get

Where your search leads

The AI processes your location and needs to produce these specific outcomes.

LOCATION

Radius-based lists

The AI uses your coordinates to find every facility within your chosen distance. You get a list of centers that are actually reachable.

SERVICES

Filtered care options

The AI narrows down the search to only show facilities offering the specific treatments you requested. This removes irrelevant results.

DETAILS

Facility information

You receive specific data points for each center found. This includes contact info and service types to help you decide.

HUMAN

Direct contact

The AI provides the data, but you must call the centers yourself to confirm availability or book an appointment.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for help.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language request and the SAMHSA database.

  1. Pinpoint location

    The AI takes your location or coordinates and prepares the search parameters.

    search_facilities

  2. Apply filters

    It applies your specific service requirements to the search to ensure the results match your needs.

    search_facilities

  3. Compile results

    The AI gathers the facility data returned from the search and organizes it into a readable format.

    search_facilities

  4. Present options

    Your agent presents the list of centers, including their distance and service types, for you to review.

    search_facilities

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the search immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual location or the specific type of care you are looking for.

SAMHSA Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zQEwXMXfw2ctAZXIAC2yufXUCzFlgrT6VTlkQBNA/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — SAMHSA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "samhsa-treatment-locator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zQEwXMXfw2ctAZXIAC2yufXUCzFlgrT6VTlkQBNA/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all addiction treatment centers within 20 miles of [Zip Code].

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  • Show me substance abuse clinics in [City] within a 50-mile radius.

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Start here

Connect SAMHSA Treatment Locator once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start searching immediately.

Connect SAMHSA Treatment Locator to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book an appointment for me?

    No. The AI can only find and list the facilities. You have to contact them directly to schedule anything.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my exact current location?

    Only if you provide your coordinates or zip code in the prompt. It doesn't track your location automatically.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the information listed for a facility?

    No. The AI only reads data from the SAMHSA database. It cannot edit or update facility details.

  • 04

    Can I search for specific types of medical specialists?

    Yes, as long as those services are included in the SAMHSA database filters.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me if a facility is currently accepting new patients?

    No. The tool provides facility data and services, but real-time patient intake status is not part of the search tool.

  • More questions about SAMHSA Treatment Locator? The Connector page answers them. See everything the SAMHSA Treatment Locator Connector can do

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