78/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Barnstable, MA (2026)
62 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Barnstable: Foundations Group Recovery Centers, RP Score 78/100; 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Community Health Center, 383 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Barnstable addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 62 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Barnstable at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations Group Recovery Centers | 78 | 4.9★ (126) | Mashpee, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | South Shore | Outpatient Addiction And Mental Health Treatment | Plymouth, MA | 73 | 5.0★ (91) | Carver, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center | 72 | 3.8★ (18) | South Yarmouth, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Habbit opco | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | South Yarmouth, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | PIER Recovery Center of Cape Cod | 71 | 4.4★ (7) | Hyannis, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | IOP PHP & Addiction Treatment Center at The Brook Retreat | 70 | 4.9★ (42) | Carver, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Behavioral Health Network - Treatment & Recovery Program | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | Hyannis, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Treatments | 67 | 4.1★ (16) | New Bedford, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | High Point Outpatient Services | 67 | 4.1★ (41) | Carver, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Recovery Team - Cape Cod | 64 | 4.8★ (293) | Mashpee, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 62 best addiction counselors in Barnstable, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Based in Carver, 27 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Yarmouth, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Habbit opco
Based in South Yarmouth, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hyannis, 3 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carver, 31 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hyannis, 4 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bedford, 33 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carver, 27 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mashpee, 17 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 44 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hyannis, 3 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 45 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 North Cottage
Based in Norton, 49 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Habit Opco
Based in Brockton, 45 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bedford, 32 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 48 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.2★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 49 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Weymouth, 48 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mashpee, 12 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 383 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 44 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Weymouth, 48 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hyannis, 3 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.4★ from 112 Google reviews, 3 mi from Barnstable.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 40 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brockton, 46 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Addiction counselors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 62 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Barnstable
18 more addiction counselors within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Pottackal, Post-Doctoral Fellow | 47 mi | |
| Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders | 4 mi | |
| Carolyn Bradley, Post-Doctoral Fellow | 44 mi | |
| Counseling Associates-Norwell | 44 mi | |
| CTG Counseling and Addictions Services | 3.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Donna Lynch, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 47 mi | |
| Dr. David Callahan | 43 mi | |
| Edith Pepper | 1.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| Elevate Counseling Services, Inc. | 26 mi | |
| Ignite Recovery | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| Institute for Health & Recovery | 43 mi | |
| Julie Hill-King | 31 mi | |
| National Treatment Centers | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Old Colony Y Adult Resource | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Project Turnabout | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| South Shore Health Day Treatment Program | 1.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| Stephanie Bettencourt, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 40 mi | |
| Vanessa Machado, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
How we ranked Barnstable addiction counselors
We scored 62 Barnstable addiction counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Barnstable data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an addiction counselor
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
- Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask an addiction counselor
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How much of your work is addiction counseling?
- Do you offer individual sessions, groups or an intensive outpatient program?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Addiction counselors in Barnstable: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Barnstable?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Barnstable, MA is Foundations Group Recovery Centers with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. South Shore | Outpatient Addiction And Mental Health Treatment | Plymouth, MA (#2) and Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 62 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Barnstable?
RankedPsychologists ranks 62 addiction counselors serving Barnstable, MA. 1 of them is based in Barnstable; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which addiction counselors in Barnstable work on weekends?
37 of 62 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Foundations Group Recovery Centers (#1), South Shore | Outpatient Addiction And Mental Health Treatment | Plymouth, MA (#2) and Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Barnstable addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated addiction counselors in Barnstable is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. Community Health Center has the most, 383 reviews, and ranks #20. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank addiction counselors?
Each addiction counselor gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do addiction counselors outside Barnstable count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Barnstable city center, our service radius for addiction counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can addiction counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are addiction counselors in Barnstable ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on addiction counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What is the difference between outpatient addiction counseling and rehab?
Outpatient counseling means regular sessions while you live at home and keep working; intensive outpatient programs meet several times a week. Residential rehab and medical detox happen in a facility. Withdrawal from alcohol and some drugs can be medically dangerous, so speak to a doctor before stopping if you drink or use heavily every day.
Can I see an addiction counselor online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Barnstable
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 62 addiction counselors serving Barnstable.
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