76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Flint, MI (2026)
101 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Flint: New Paths Inc, RP Score 76/100; 3.5★ from 168 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 39
Most-reviewed: Meridian Health Services, 367 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #39.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
101 Flint addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 45 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 101 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Flint 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 | New Paths Inc | 76 | 3.5★ (168) | Flint | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Bio Med | 71 | 3.9★ (77) | Flint | Sat | — |
| 3 | Rushton Recovery | 67 | 4.8★ (34) | South Lyon, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Henry Ford Eastwood Recovery Center | 66 | 4.7★ (72) | Southfield, 43 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Henry Ford Brighton Center for Recovery | 66 | 3.7★ (103) | South Lyon, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Saginaw Odyssey House | 64 | 2.1★ (14) | Saginaw, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pacific Substance Abuse Assessments and Treatment Services | 64 | 5.0★ (130) | Detroit, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Henry Ford Maplegrove Center | 64 | 3.9★ (78) | West Bloomfield Township, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | DOT Caring Center Inc | 63 | 3.6★ (23) | Midland, 41 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Spectrum Human Services | 62 | 3.8★ (16) | Pontiac, 33 mi away | — | — |
The 101 best addiction counselors in Flint, 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.
#2 Bio Med
Based in Flint
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 38 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 43 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 34 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 32 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.1★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 49 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bloomfield Township, 36 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 41 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pontiac, 33 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fenton, 18 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint
60/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 311 Google reviews, based in Flint.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Therapeutics LLC
Based in Wixom, 35 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Therapeutics LLC
Based in Pontiac, 30 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pontiac, 33 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 33 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 4 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, 4 mi from Flint.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 47 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 42 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 48 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint
58/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 39 Google reviews, based in Flint.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 33 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 43 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 45 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 Shar Macomb
Based in Warren, 47 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability 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 101 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Flint
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aashna Sahi, Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (2) | 49 mi |
| Center of Behavioral Therapy | 3.0★ (2) | 43 mi |
| Central Michigan Counseling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 49 mi |
| Community Programs Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Community Programs, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Delaware Professional Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | 49 mi |
| Drug Counseling Reformer's Unanimous | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Focus Program Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| Guidance and Prevention Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Jennifer Williams, Counselor | 4.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Joseph A. Damiani, PHD | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| Journey Counseling Center, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 43 mi |
| PPPS III | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Professional Counseling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 42 mi |
| Rebuilding Resilience, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 41 mi |
| Serenity Therapy Center | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Spirit Behavioral | 5.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Thrive Beyond Trauma Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Recovery Medicine - Oakland Campus | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Win Health | 3.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
How we ranked Flint addiction counselors
We scored 101 Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Flint?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Flint, MI is New Paths Inc with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 3.5★ from 168 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bio Med (#2) and Rushton Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 101 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Flint?
RankedPsychologists ranks 101 addiction counselors serving Flint, MI. 4 of them are based in Flint; 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 Flint work on weekends?
45 of 101 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New Paths Inc (#1), Bio Med (#2) and Rushton Recovery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Flint addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 101 rated addiction counselors in Flint is 4.2★, with a median of 24 reviews. Meridian Health Services has the most, 367 reviews, and ranks #39. 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 Flint count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 101 addiction counselors serving Flint.
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