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Best Addiction Counselors in Fairhope, AL (2026)

19 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fairhope: ECD Program, RP Score 70/100; 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: New Season Treatment Center – Pensacola, 129 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Fairhope addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 19 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Fairhope 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.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Fairhope at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ECD Program704.6★ (37)Mobile, 18 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Vista Medical of Alabama, Inc.664.2★ (77)Mobile, 16 mi away——
3Gulf Breeze Recovery664.3★ (94)Pensacola, 46 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Home of Grace For Women644.8★ (23)Prichard, 21 mi away——
5Prestige Medical LLC644.6★ (18)Pensacola, 38 mi awaySat · Sun—
6New Season Treatment Center – Pensacola613.7★ (129)Cantonment, 37 mi awaySatMost reviews
7Lakeview Acute Stabilization Unit592.3★ (6)Pensacola, 40 mi away——
8Mobile Metro Treatment Center584.2★ (37)Mobile, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
9CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.574.6★ (18)Pensacola, 41 mi away——
10Prestige Medical LLC574.1★ (24)Mobile, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 19 best addiction counselors in Fairhope, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fairhope

    #1 ECD Program

    Based in Mobile, 18 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5 AM–11 AM · Tue 5 AM–10 AM · Wed–Fri 5 AM–11 AM · Sat–Sun 5 AM–7:30 AM
    Address
    808 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for ECD Program(251) 341-9504

  3. #3 Gulf Breeze Recovery

    Based in Pensacola, 46 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 94 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    350 Pensacola Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
    View profile for Gulf Breeze Recovery(833) 551-2304

  4. #4 Home of Grace For Women

    Based in Prichard, 21 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    394 Aldock Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613
    View profile for Home of Grace For Women(251) 456-7807

  5. #5 Prestige Medical LLC

    Based in Pensacola, 38 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    103 S Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507
    View profile for Prestige Medical LLC(850) 361-1502

  8. #8 Mobile Metro Treatment Center

    Based in Mobile, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
    Address
    1924 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
    View profile for Mobile Metro Treatment Center(251) 476-5733

  10. #10 Prestige Medical LLC

    Based in Mobile, 17 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    857 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for Prestige Medical LLC(251) 341-7295

  11. #11 Home of Grace

    Based in Gautier, 45 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7112 Home of Grace Dr, Gautier, MS 39553
    View profile for Home of Grace(228) 497-1312

  12. #12 Longleaf Recovery Baldwin

    Based in Daphne, 10 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13920 Cypress Way, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
    View profile for Longleaf Recovery Baldwin(251) 451-9320

  13. #13 Pathway Healthcare

    Based in Daphne, 8 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, 8 mi from Fairhope.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5:05 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28119 N Main St B, Daphne, AL 36526
    View profile for Pathway Healthcare(251) 214-0040

  15. #15 Southern Psychiatry

    Based in Gulf Shores, 21 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3501 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
    View profile for Southern Psychiatry(251) 300-7134

  17. #17 MGA Crisis Intervention

    Based in Pensacola, 39 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    201 S Stillman St Apt 322, Pensacola, FL 32505
    View profile for MGA Crisis Intervention(850) 308-1844

  18. #18 LifeView Group

    Based in Pensacola, 41 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    2001 N E St, Pensacola, FL 32501
    View profile for LifeView Group(850) 469-3729

Also serving Fairhope

5 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.

Unranked addiction counselors serving Fairhope
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
MAT Center5.0★ (2)43 mi
MGA Crisis Intervention5.0★ (1)In Fairhope
New Vision at Singing River Health System- Pascagoula39 mi
Pathways For Change Men's Residential Treatment3.0★ (2)42 mi
Relapse Prevention Counseling16 mi

How we ranked Fairhope addiction counselors

We scored 19 Fairhope 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fairhope data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an addiction counselor

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
  4. Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. 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 Fairhope: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Fairhope?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Fairhope, AL is ECD Program with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Vista Medical of Alabama, Inc. (#2) and Gulf Breeze Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 19 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Fairhope?

RankedPsychologists ranks 19 addiction counselors serving Fairhope, AL. Another 5 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 Fairhope work on weekends?

8 of 19 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ECD Program (#1), Gulf Breeze Recovery (#3) and Prestige Medical LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fairhope addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated addiction counselors in Fairhope is 4.2★, with a median of 22 reviews. New Season Treatment Center – Pensacola has the most, 129 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Fairhope count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Fairhope 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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 19 addiction counselors serving Fairhope.

More addiction counselors and Fairhope pages