72/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Belvidere, IL (2026)
115 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Belvidere: Rosecrance Harrison Campus, RP Score 72/100; 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 26
Most-reviewed: Greater Family Health, 919 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 115 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
115 Belvidere addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 63 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 115 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Belvidere 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 | Rosecrance Harrison Campus | 72 | 3.9★ (240) | Rockford, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Elevare Behavioral Health | 71 | 4.5★ (346) | Elgin, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus | 70 | 3.2★ (79) | Rockford, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Care Addiction Center | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | Sycamore, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rosecrance Greendale Recovery House | 70 | 3.8★ (13) | Rockford, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rosecrance Behavioral Health | 68 | 4.3★ (164) | Rockford, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Brightside Recovery | 68 | 4.9★ (39) | Rockford, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Beloit Comprehensive Treatment Center | 67 | 4.2★ (43) | Beloit, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Rosecrance Woodstock Recovery Home | 67 | 4.6★ (10) | Woodstock, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Foundations Center | 67 | 4.3★ (16) | Loves Park, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 115 best addiction counselors in Belvidere, 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 Elgin, 32 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 6 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 21 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 10 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 164 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 21 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 20 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 11 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Changes Place
Based in Loves Park, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 35 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 9 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Alpharus Health
Based in Aurora, 43 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Alpharus Health
Based in Fox Lake, 38 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 47 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 39 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 46 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 19 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 46 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 39 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 28 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport, 39 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 35 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 33 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 5 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 115 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Belvidere
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcocare Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Diana Wells, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (1) | 50 mi |
| Dr. Amy D. Miller & Associates, Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 43 mi |
| Dunham Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 49 mi |
| Family Counseling Services | In Belvidere | |
| Fox Valley Recovery & Behavior Health | 30 mi | |
| Joseph Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (2) | 44 mi |
| LSS Counseling Clinics | 4.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| MGA Crisis Intervention | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| Next Gen Counseling and Coaching | 11 mi | |
| Northern Illinois Recovery Center - Adolescent Center | 28 mi | |
| Odyssey Intervention | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Olamide Adejola, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (1) | 45 mi |
| Quality Addiction Management of Wisconsin | 21 mi | |
| Randy L. Kettering, Ph.D. PC | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| REMEDIES RENEWING LIVES | 1.0★ (1) | In Belvidere |
| Renz Addiction Counseling Center | 4.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Stenzel Clinical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| The Sun Salutation House | 30 mi | |
| Wilson Bev | 30 mi |
How we ranked Belvidere addiction counselors
We scored 115 Belvidere 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 12, 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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Belvidere?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Belvidere, IL is Rosecrance Harrison Campus with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Elevare Behavioral Health (#2) and Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus (#3) follow. We ranked 115 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 12, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Belvidere?
RankedPsychologists ranks 115 addiction counselors serving Belvidere, IL. 1 of them is based in Belvidere; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 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 Belvidere work on weekends?
63 of 115 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rosecrance Harrison Campus (#1), Elevare Behavioral Health (#2) and Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Belvidere addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 115 rated addiction counselors in Belvidere is 4.4★, with a median of 15 reviews. Greater Family Health has the most, 919 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Belvidere count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Belvidere 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 Belvidere 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 Belvidere
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 115 addiction counselors serving Belvidere.
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