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Best Addiction Counselors in Fall River, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fall River: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Treatments, RP Score 74/100; 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 37

    Most-reviewed: AdCare Rhode Island, 396 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 192 ranked; ranked #37.

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

192 Fall River addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 104 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 192 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Fall River 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 Fall River at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Treatments744.1★ (16)New Bedford, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Herren Wellness Recovery Center at Jacob Hill743.8★ (30)Seekonk, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3IOP PHP & Addiction Treatment Center at The Brook Retreat724.9★ (42)Carver, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4South Shore | Outpatient Addiction And Mental Health Treatment | Plymouth, MA725.0★ (91)Carver, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Gilly's House Inc724.8★ (44)Wrentham, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Rockland Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center724.9★ (288)Braintree, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Foundations Group Recovery Centers714.9★ (126)Mashpee, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8North Cottage714.8★ (40)Norton, 19 mi away——
9Bedrock Recovery Center704.3★ (393)Canton, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Rhode Island Addiction Treatment Centers704.9★ (188)Warwick, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 192 best addiction counselors in Fall River, 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 Fall River

    Based in New Bedford, 12 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1979 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
  2. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    182 Standish Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360
  3. Based in Wrentham, 26 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1022 West St, Wrentham, MA 02093
  4. Based in Norton, 19 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Address
    69 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766
  5. Based in Canton, 32 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 393 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 393 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1 Meadowbrook Way, Canton, MA 02021
  6. Based in Norton, 19 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed closed · Thu 1 PM–6:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    85 E Main St Ste A, Norton, MA 02766
  7. Based in Warwick, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    615 Jefferson Blvd Ste B107, Warwick, RI 02886
  8. Based in Revere, 50 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    385 Broadway #203, Revere, MA 02151
  9. Based in Brockton, 27 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5:45 AM–3 PM · Tue 5:45 AM–7 PM · Wed 5:45 AM–4 PM · Thu 5:45 AM–7 PM · Fri 5:45 AM–3 PM · Sat 5:45 AM–10 AM · Sun 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
    Address
    180 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302
  10. Based in Carver, 29 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 5:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    61 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
  11. Based in Brockton, 27 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:45 AM–11 AM · Sat 6 AM–10 AM · Sun 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
    Address
    180 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302
  12. Based in Newport, 17 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:45 AM–2 PM · Sat 6:15 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    93 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
  13. Based in Middletown, 15 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    58 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
  14. Based in Woonsocket, 27 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–2 PM · Sat closed · Sun 6 AM–9:30 AM
    Address
    1625 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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 192 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

addiction counselors in Fall River, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hope House, Inc.644.2★ (25)44 mi
27Pathway to Recovery llc644.6★ (10)14 mi
28Advanced Addiction Center644.6★ (42)49 mi
29CODAC Behavioral Healthcare643.3★ (14)16 mi
30Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Center644.7★ (54)In Fall River
31Lion Heart Behavioral Health: Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program & Outpatient Therapy635.0★ (114)18 mi
32The Gavin Foundation - Devine Recovery Center634.6★ (51)44 mi
33Lawrence Medical Center - Quincy634.8★ (69)38 mi
34Assisted Recovery634.2★ (14)15 mi
35Massachusetts Center for Addiction635.0★ (182)39 mi
36Brown University Health Recovery Center633.2★ (5)17 mi
37AdCare Rhode Island624.5★ (396)20 mi
38Hope Integrative Care625.0★ (26)28 mi
39Apex Medical Wellness LLC625.0★ (37)26 mi
40Gavin Foundation Inc Center for Recovery Services624.6★ (60)44 mi
41Answer House622.5★ (13)44 mi
42Greater Boston Addiction Centers624.9★ (285)42 mi
43AdCare Outpatient Facility, Quincy624.3★ (12)39 mi
44A Vision For Hope624.2★ (10)38 mi
45Engage Wellness615.0★ (3)50 mi
46Adult & Teen Challenge Northeast614.2★ (21)26 mi
47New Way Peer Recovery Center614.9★ (13)38 mi
48Health Care Resource Centers Boston614.2★ (31)44 mi
49New England Center for Psychiatric and Addiction Disorders613.1★ (57)18 mi
50Northeast Addictions Treatment Center614.6★ (263)39 mi

Also serving Fall River

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.

How we ranked Fall River addiction counselors

We scored 192 Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Fall River?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Fall River, MA is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Treatments with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Herren Wellness Recovery Center at Jacob Hill (#2) and IOP PHP & Addiction Treatment Center at The Brook Retreat (#3) follow. We ranked 192 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Fall River?

RankedPsychologists ranks 192 addiction counselors serving Fall River, MA. 1 of them is based in Fall River; 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 Fall River work on weekends?

104 of 192 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Treatments (#1), Herren Wellness Recovery Center at Jacob Hill (#2) and IOP PHP & Addiction Treatment Center at The Brook Retreat (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fall River addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 192 rated addiction counselors in Fall River is 4.3★, with a median of 22 reviews. AdCare Rhode Island has the most, 396 reviews, and ranks #37. 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 Fall River count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 192 addiction counselors serving Fall River.