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Best Addiction Counselors in LaPorte, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in LaPorte: Alliance MD, RP Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Cardinal Recovery, 368 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #16.

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

80 LaPorte addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 80 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in LaPorte 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 LaPorte at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alliance MD694.9★ (105)Michigan City, 10 mi away—Overall
2Indiana Treatment Centers - Mishawaka Facility684.5★ (12)Mishawaka, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3ADTR Center - Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment684.5★ (11)Crown Point, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4ADTR Center - Addiction Treatment665.0★ (3)Gary, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Three20 Recovery654.9★ (34)Chesterton, 17 mi awayEvenings—
6ADTR Center - Addiction Treatment654.9★ (10)Schererville, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7New Season Treatment Center – Semoran653.7★ (78)Gary, 29 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center643.5★ (13)Valparaiso, 19 mi awaySat—
9VICTORY CLINIC633.7★ (24)South Bend, 22 mi awaySat—
10NorthShore Health Frontline Foundations635.0★ (8)Chesterton, 18 mi awayEvenings—

The 80 best addiction counselors in LaPorte, 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 LaPorte

    #1 Alliance MD

    Based in Michigan City, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    10176 W 400 N c, Michigan City, IN 46360
    View profile for Alliance MD(219) 873-1777

  5. #5 Three20 Recovery

    Based in Chesterton, 17 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    320 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
    View profile for Three20 Recovery(219) 238-6840

  9. #9 VICTORY CLINIC

    Based in South Bend, 22 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–10:30 AM · Sat 5 AM–9:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    4218 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46619
    View profile for VICTORY CLINIC(574) 233-1524

  10. #10 NorthShore Health Frontline Foundations

    Based in Chesterton, 18 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–3 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Broadway Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
    View profile for NorthShore Health Frontline Foundations(219) 763-8112

  15. #15 SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.

    Based in Chicago, 48 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    400 W 76th St Ste 326, Chicago, IL 60620
    View profile for SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.(708) 275-4833

  16. #16 Cardinal Recovery

    Based in South Bend, 27 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 368 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 368 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3606 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615
    View profile for Cardinal Recovery(574) 406-2739

  17. #17 MedMark Treatment Centers Merrillville

    Based in Merrillville, 33 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:45 AM–12:30 PM · Sat 6 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    8500 Broadway Ste. H, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for MedMark Treatment Centers Merrillville(219) 837-0561

  19. #19 Serenity Treatment & Counseling Center

    Based in Homewood, 44 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5:30 AM–2:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 5:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19408 North Creek, Lynwood, IL 60411
    View profile for Serenity Treatment & Counseling Center(708) 251-8952

  21. #21 South End Alano Klub

    Based in Blue Island, 50 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–7 PM · Tue–Sat 7:01 PM–12 AM · Sun 12 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2508 Collins St, Blue Island, IL 60406
    View profile for South End Alano Klub(708) 388-9894

  22. #22 Alliance MD

    Based in Munster, 41 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    8242 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
    View profile for Alliance MD(219) 595-0300

  24. #24 Great Heights Family Medicine

    Based in Calumet City, 43 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5:30 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1473 Ring Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409
    View profile for Great Heights Family Medicine(708) 862-8156

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

addiction counselors in LaPorte, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Recovery Concepts574.5★ (47)49 mi
27Nuway Community Services573.8★ (53)47 mi
28Universal Family Connection573.6★ (30)49 mi
29Family Guidance Center South574.4★ (22)48 mi
30Drexel Counseling Inc573.9★ (17)46 mi
31Indiana Center For Recovery - Teen Mental Health Treatment Program564.9★ (15)28 mi
32SPA Women's Ministry Homes564.8★ (23)42 mi
33Fola Community Action Services563.7★ (27)50 mi
34Never Alone Recovery565.0★ (117)41 mi
35Thresholds Home Health Hope563.7★ (3)50 mi
36Ican Community Services553.9★ (11)46 mi
37Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center552.0★ (11)1 mi
38Groups Recover Together554.2★ (10)1 mi
39Center For Problem Resolution553.1★ (7)39 mi
40LifeHouse Behavioral Health544.8★ (21)50 mi
41CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine544.7★ (155)33 mi
42Oaklawn - Goshen Campus543.4★ (18)46 mi
43Pillars of Wellness Inc. / Anxiety, Depression And Addiction Therapy542.8★ (16)19 mi
44Elite Treatment Center542.2★ (14)49 mi
45Heartland Alliance Health Englewood Health Center534.0★ (27)49 mi
46NorthShore Health Center - Stacy McKay534.8★ (166)23 mi
47A New Beginning524.2★ (5)46 mi
48Recovery Works Merrillville523.4★ (76)34 mi
49Better Life MD525.0★ (107)24 mi
50ABCS Therapy - Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services, Inc.524.8★ (45)35 mi

Also serving LaPorte

15 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 LaPorte
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alcohol Treatment & Drug38 mi
Associates in Clinical Psychology and Substance Abuse49 mi
Counseling Associates28 mi
Crossroads Counseling5.0★ (2)27 mi
Edgewater Systems For Balanced3.0★ (2)32 mi
Foundations Counseling Center5.0★ (1)34 mi
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc.3.0★ (2)49 mi
Life Changers, Inc.2.0★ (2)45 mi
Mid America Psychological & Counseling Services P.C.1.0★ (2)19 mi
Midway Turning Point Community Center5.0★ (1)47 mi
Ms. Patricia Harthun50 mi
Rev. James N. Watzke, Ph.D5.0★ (1)50 mi
Rosemoor Assessment Substance3.0★ (2)46 mi
Saving Lives Inc4.0★ (2)47 mi
Tracy Traut, MSCC Trauma|Addiction|Recovery Counseling5.0★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked LaPorte addiction counselors

We scored 80 LaPorte 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 LaPorte 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 LaPorte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in LaPorte?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in LaPorte, IN is Alliance MD with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews. Indiana Treatment Centers - Mishawaka Facility (#2) and ADTR Center - Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment (#3) follow. We ranked 80 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in LaPorte?

RankedPsychologists ranks 80 addiction counselors serving LaPorte, IN. Another 15 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 LaPorte work on weekends?

37 of 80 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Indiana Treatment Centers - Mishawaka Facility (#2), ADTR Center - Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment (#3) and ADTR Center - Addiction Treatment (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do LaPorte addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 80 rated addiction counselors in LaPorte is 4.2★, with a median of 24 reviews. Cardinal Recovery has the most, 368 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 LaPorte count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 80 addiction counselors serving LaPorte.

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