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Best Addiction Counselors in Framingham, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Framingham: Rockland Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center, RP Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 28

    Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Danvers, 395 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 279 ranked; ranked #28.

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

279 Framingham addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 166 open Saturdays and 122 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 279 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Framingham 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 Framingham at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rockland Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center764.9★ (288)Braintree, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Sage House764.3★ (24)Framingham——
3Power of Recovery754.9★ (218)Revere, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Gilly's House Inc754.8★ (44)Wrentham, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Real Recovery Centers755.0★ (117)Chelmsford, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Insight Recovery Treatment Center745.0★ (37)Winchester, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Bedrock Recovery Center744.3★ (393)Canton, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Freedom Health Treatment743.0★ (6)Framingham——
9Advanced Addiction Center744.6★ (42)Medford, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Shine Wellness and Recovery745.0★ (68)Saugus, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 279 best addiction counselors in Framingham, 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. #2 Sage House

    Based in Framingham

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    517 Winter St, Framingham, MA 01702
    View profile for Sage House(508) 626-2586

  3. #3 Power of Recovery

    Based in Revere, 23 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Power of Recovery(857) 437-6937

  4. #4 Gilly's House Inc

    Based in Wrentham, 17 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
    View profile for Gilly's House Inc(508) 384-2251

  5. #5 Real Recovery Centers

    Based in Chelmsford, 24 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    67 Parkhurst Rd Unit 2-3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Real Recovery Centers(978) 321-6554

  7. #7 Bedrock Recovery Center

    Based in Canton, 19 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    View profile for Bedrock Recovery Center(781) 548-8990

  8. #8 Freedom Health Treatment

    Based in Framingham

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    9 Pleasant St, Framingham, MA 01701
    View profile for Freedom Health Treatment(508) 351-0054

  9. #9 Advanced Addiction Center

    Based in Medford, 18 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    200 Boston Ave Ste G100, Medford, MA 02155
    View profile for Advanced Addiction Center(781) 679-5454

  10. #10 Shine Wellness and Recovery

    Based in Saugus, 24 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    605 Broadway Unit 3A, Saugus, MA 01906
    View profile for Shine Wellness and Recovery(617) 263-8969

  12. #12 Clover Behavioral Health

    Based in Chelmsford, 22 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    321 Billerica Rd #206, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Clover Behavioral Health(888) 780-2074

  13. #13 Hope House, Inc.

    Based in Boston, 18 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8 Farnham St, Boston, MA 02119
    View profile for Hope House, Inc.(617) 971-9360

  14. #14 Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts

    Based in Framingham

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    130 Worcester Rd Ste 2, Framingham, MA 01702
    View profile for Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts(508) 301-1380

  15. #15 Topsail Addiction Treatment

    Based in North Andover, 33 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    231 Sutton St Unit 1E, North Andover, MA 01845
    View profile for Topsail Addiction Treatment(978) 475-0002

  16. #16 Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

    Based in Framingham

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 5:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 6 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    68 Franklin St, Framingham, MA 01702
    View profile for Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.(877) 697-3422

  20. #20 Engage Wellness

    Based in Malden, 20 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    214 Commercial St Unit 206, Malden, MA 02148
    View profile for Engage Wellness(781) 785-8788

  21. #21 Renova Behavioral Health

    Based in Peabody, 29 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    192 Newbury St, Peabody, MA 01960
    View profile for Renova Behavioral Health(978) 485-4658

  23. #23 Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

    Based in Waltham, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–5 PM · Fri 6 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–10 AM
    Address
    210 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA 02451
    View profile for Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.(781) 290-4970

  24. #24 Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester

    Based in Worcester, 22 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1329 Main St 1st Floor, Worcester, MA 01603
    View profile for Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester(508) 552-2376

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

addiction counselors in Framingham, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eleanor Health703.7★ (3)11 mi
27Answer House702.5★ (13)19 mi
28Recovery Centers of America at Danvers704.2★ (395)32 mi
29Waterside West Behavioral Health: IOP and PHP for Mental Health and Addiction705.0★ (37)9 mi
30Health Care Resource Centers Boston694.2★ (31)18 mi
31East Point Recovery Centers694.8★ (34)33 mi
32Health Care Resource Centers Woburn694.6★ (23)21 mi
33HART House (Healing And Recovering Together)693.1★ (10)25 mi
34Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts - Brockton694.6★ (73)26 mi
35Lowell House Sheehan Women's Program693.7★ (3)25 mi
36BPB Counseling: Sex & Porn Addiction694.9★ (27)9 mi
37North Cottage694.8★ (40)25 mi
38Chapters Recovery Center694.9★ (86)31 mi
39Health Care Resource Centers Jamaica Plain694.0★ (9)16 mi
40New Freedom Academy Salem694.3★ (177)36 mi
41Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.683.5★ (61)18 mi
42Savida Health Worcester684.9★ (329)19 mi
43Trailhead Treatment Center685.0★ (19)35 mi
44Brave Path Recovery685.0★ (16)9 mi
45Lawrence Medical Center - Quincy684.8★ (69)21 mi
46Massachusetts Center for Addiction685.0★ (182)21 mi
47South Shore | Outpatient Addiction And Mental Health Treatment | Plymouth, MA685.0★ (91)43 mi
48Brockton Comprehensive Treatment Center684.2★ (25)25 mi
49AdCare Outpatient Facility, Quincy684.3★ (12)21 mi
50IOP PHP & Addiction Treatment Center at The Brook Retreat684.9★ (42)39 mi

Also serving Framingham

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.

Unranked addiction counselors serving Framingham
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Waltham3.0★ (2)11 mi
Alan Fisch MD3.0★ (2)15 mi
Allen Behavioral4.0★ (1)9 mi
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Clinic Services5.0★ (2)16 mi
John-Marc Austin, Psychiatrist4.5★ (2)35 mi
LCHC Primary Care & Behavioral3.0★ (2)27 mi
Medical Assisted Recovery Inc5.0★ (2)40 mi
Next Stop Sober3.0★ (2)26 mi
Project Turnabout5.0★ (2)25 mi
Quincy Comprehensive Treatment Center - Mobile5.0★ (2)23 mi
Sameem Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)11 mi
Serenity Now Healthcare3.0★ (2)20 mi
Shiloh House (Women's)5.0★ (2)16 mi
Sith Riantawan, Psychiatrist4.5★ (2)12 mi
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.5.0★ (2)21 mi
The Counseling Center at Millbury3.0★ (2)19 mi
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI5.0★ (2)36 mi
Through Liberty Counseling5.0★ (2)46 mi
Tuyet Nguyen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)33 mi
Vanessa Machado, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)33 mi

How we ranked Framingham addiction counselors

We scored 279 Framingham 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 Framingham 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 Framingham: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Framingham?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Framingham, MA is Rockland Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sage House (#2) and Power of Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 279 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Framingham?

RankedPsychologists ranks 279 addiction counselors serving Framingham, MA. 5 of them are based in Framingham; 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 Framingham work on weekends?

166 of 279 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 122 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rockland Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center (#1), Power of Recovery (#3) and Gilly's House Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Framingham addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 279 rated addiction counselors in Framingham is 4.4★, with a median of 24 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Danvers has the most, 395 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 Framingham count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 279 addiction counselors serving Framingham.

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