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Best Addiction Counselors in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Indianapolis: Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis, RP Score 82/100; 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 35

    Most-reviewed: Bridges of Hope Treatment Center, 460 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #35.

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

117 Indianapolis addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 117 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis824.9★ (197)IndianapolisSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Recovery Centers of America at Indianapolis814.4★ (277)IndianapolisSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Salvation Army Harbor Light Center794.5★ (50)IndianapolisSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center774.1★ (383)IndianapolisSat · Sun—
5Journey Road Treatment Center - East744.4★ (104)IndianapolisSat—
6Tara Treatment Center734.8★ (209)Franklin, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Lawrence Healthcare Center732.3★ (4)Lawrence, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Fall Creek Counseling721.5★ (8)Indianapolis——
9Journey Road Treatment Centers - West724.1★ (23)IndianapolisSun—
10Together We Can Consulting LLC713.5★ (6)IndianapolisSat · Evenings—

The 117 best addiction counselors in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis

    #1 Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis

    Based in Indianapolis

    82/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8005 Castleway Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250
    View profile for Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis(317) 967-2220

  5. #5 Journey Road Treatment Center - East

    Based in Indianapolis

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1201 N Post Rd Ste 4, Indianapolis, IN 46219
    View profile for Journey Road Treatment Center - East(317) 405-8833

  6. #6 Tara Treatment Center

    Based in Franklin, 28 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6231 US-31, Franklin, IN 46131
    View profile for Tara Treatment Center(800) 397-9978

  7. #7 Lawrence Healthcare Center

    Based in Lawrence, 9 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8935 E 46th St, Lawrence, IN 46226
    View profile for Lawrence Healthcare Center(800) 604-2117

  8. #8 Fall Creek Counseling

    Based in Indianapolis

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 1.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    2525 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
    View profile for Fall Creek Counseling(317) 375-1901

  10. #10 Together We Can Consulting LLC

    Based in Indianapolis

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–7:30 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5555 N Tacoma Ave Ste 211, Indianapolis, IN 46220
    View profile for Together We Can Consulting LLC(317) 523-8963

  11. #11 Journey Road Treatment Center - South

    Based in Indianapolis

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8106 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
    View profile for Journey Road Treatment Center - South(317) 884-1752

  12. #12 Indy Teen Treatment Center: Addiction and Mental Health Services

    Based in Indianapolis

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu 12 AM–10 PM · Fri 12 AM–10:30 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6620 Parkdale Pl Ste n, Indianapolis, IN 46254
    View profile for Indy Teen Treatment Center: Addiction and Mental Health Services(317) 666-8800

  13. #13 Indiana Teen Treatment Centers: Mental Health And Addiction PHP And IOP For Youth And Adolescent in Indianapolis

    Based in Indianapolis

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1301 E Washington St Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Indiana Teen Treatment Centers: Mental Health And Addiction PHP And IOP For Youth And Adolescent in Indianapolis(317) 666-8700

  14. #14 NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Indiana

    Based in Fishers, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9623 Windermere Blvd Ste F, Fishers, IN 46037
    View profile for NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Indiana(317) 659-5949

  15. #15 Emberwood Center

    Based in Indianapolis

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1440 N N Hudson St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for Emberwood Center(317) 536-7100

  19. #19 Advantage Counseling

    Based in Martinsville, 27 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1710 Hospital Dr, Martinsville, IN 46151
    View profile for Advantage Counseling(866) 856-0200

  20. #20 First City Recovery Center

    Based in Kokomo, 50 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 108 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    317 W Jefferson St, Kokomo, IN 46901
    View profile for First City Recovery Center(406) 637-7766

  22. #22 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Indianapolis

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1725 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    View profile for CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine(317) 396-2679

  23. #23 Hickory House Recovery

    Based in Greenfield, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5486 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140
    View profile for Hickory House Recovery(317) 947-6400

  24. #24 Monarch Recovery

    Based in Kokomo, 50 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    516 W Walnut St, Kokomo, IN 46901
    View profile for Monarch Recovery(765) 780-7689

  25. #25 Northside Mental Health

    Based in Indianapolis

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Indianapolis.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6507 Ferguson St #201, Indianapolis, IN 46220
    View profile for Northside Mental Health(317) 253-0568

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

addiction counselors in Indianapolis, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Provive Wellness624.9★ (67)10 mi
27Ethan Crossing of Indianapolis612.9★ (91)In Indianapolis
28Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program614.5★ (80)In Indianapolis
29United Hope Medical615.0★ (196)In Indianapolis
30Restored Life Continuum of Care614.9★ (105)50 mi
31MedMark Treatment Centers Bloomington604.2★ (53)49 mi
32CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine604.6★ (74)11 mi
33Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center604.3★ (75)50 mi
34Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center594.1★ (31)31 mi
35Bridges of Hope Treatment Center594.9★ (460)35 mi
36Aspire Indiana Health594.3★ (334)In Indianapolis
37Kenosis Counseling594.3★ (16)10 mi
38Instilling Hope Addiction Therapy, LLC595.0★ (5)15 mi
39CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine594.4★ (58)12 mi
40Cracked Open Therapy & Collective584.8★ (68)20 mi
41VOA Ohio & Indiana583.2★ (49)In Indianapolis
42House of Hope-Madison County584.4★ (19)35 mi
43Indianapolis Counseling Center582.1★ (9)In Indianapolis
44Michelle Porter, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner585.0★ (29)In Indianapolis
45Ascension St. Vincent - Anderson Center Behavioral Health583.7★ (7)34 mi
46CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine574.9★ (55)21 mi
47James Baker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner575.0★ (18)In Indianapolis
48Lois Hughes, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner564.5★ (15)In Indianapolis
49Mental Health America of Indiana564.3★ (24)In Indianapolis
50Haven of Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center564.4★ (8)43 mi

Also serving Indianapolis

18 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 Indianapolis
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agape Behavioral Health and Addiction Counseling Services, Inc1.0★ (2)In Indianapolis
Centerstone5.0★ (1)41 mi
Centerstone41 mi
Centerstone - Indiana House41 mi
Danielle Perkins Manning, Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerIn Indianapolis
Freedom Therapy & Recovery Service5.0★ (2)48 mi
Indy Insights LLC5.0★ (1)In Indianapolis
Inner Purpose Counseling14 mi
IU Health Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center - Indianapolis5.0★ (1)In Indianapolis
Meridian Counseling Group5.0★ (1)In Indianapolis
Orlando Maldonado, Psychiatrist5.0★ (1)12 mi
Polizzi Addiction Services llc14 mi
Recovery Rec Center Crawfordsville5.0★ (1)42 mi
Solutions EAP5.0★ (2)41 mi
The Willow Center - Pittsboro5.0★ (2)18 mi
Tracy Morrison, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner9 mi
Trinity Consulting & CounselingIn Indianapolis
William Jones, Psychiatrist13 mi

How we ranked Indianapolis addiction counselors

We scored 117 Indianapolis 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Indianapolis?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Indianapolis, IN is Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis with an RP Score of 82/100. It has 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Recovery Centers of America at Indianapolis (#2) and Salvation Army Harbor Light Center (#3) follow. We ranked 117 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 12, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Indianapolis?

RankedPsychologists ranks 117 addiction counselors serving Indianapolis, IN. 26 of them are based in Indianapolis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 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 Indianapolis work on weekends?

37 of 117 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Spark Recovery - Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment Indianapolis (#1), Recovery Centers of America at Indianapolis (#2) and Salvation Army Harbor Light Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Indianapolis addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 117 rated addiction counselors in Indianapolis is 4.4★, with a median of 27 reviews. Bridges of Hope Treatment Center has the most, 460 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Indianapolis count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 117 addiction counselors serving Indianapolis.

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