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Best Addiction Counselors in Lima, OH (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lima: Bloom Recovery Network, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Findlay Recovery - Ohio Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center, 376 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #5.

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

24 Lima addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Lima 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 Lima at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bloom Recovery Network794.9★ (100)Lima—Overall
2BrightView754.9★ (63)LimaSat—
3Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions732.8★ (6)LimaSat · Sun—
4Community Medical Services734.4★ (31)LimaSat—
5Findlay Recovery - Ohio Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center724.7★ (376)Findlay, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Spero Health704.7★ (26)LimaEvenings—
7Lima Recovery Clinic674.0★ (5)Lima——
8Coleman Health Services643.6★ (8)LimaSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Sunrise Treatment Center - Piqua614.7★ (86)Piqua, 42 mi awaySat—
10BrightView604.4★ (52)Piqua, 42 mi awaySat—

The 24 best addiction counselors in Lima, 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 Lima

    #1 Bloom Recovery Network

    Based in Lima

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
    Address
    1617 Allentown Rd #104, Lima, OH 45805
    View profile for Bloom Recovery Network(419) 308-1119

  2. #2 BrightView

    Based in Lima

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1505 N Cole St, Lima, OH 45801
    View profile for BrightView(833) 510-3278

  4. #4 Community Medical Services

    Based in Lima

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2727 St Johns Rd Ste d, Lima, OH 45804
    View profile for Community Medical Services(567) 940-9145

  5. #5 Findlay Recovery - Ohio Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center

    Based in Findlay, 34 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 376 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 376 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1800 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay, OH 45840
    View profile for Findlay Recovery - Ohio Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center(419) 495-8807

  6. #6 Spero Health

    Based in Lima

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805
    View profile for Spero Health(567) 371-4398

  7. #7 Lima Recovery Clinic

    Based in Lima

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 3 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    1273 N Cole St, Lima, OH 45805
    View profile for Lima Recovery Clinic(419) 302-3574

  9. #9 Sunrise Treatment Center - Piqua

    Based in Piqua, 42 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1130 Garbry Rd, Piqua, OH 45356
    View profile for Sunrise Treatment Center - Piqua(937) 884-4844

  10. #10 BrightView

    Based in Piqua, 42 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1830 High St, Piqua, OH 45356
    View profile for BrightView(833) 510-3278

  12. #12 Spero Health

    Based in Findlay, 35 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    15061 Flag City Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    View profile for Spero Health(419) 745-9852

  14. #14 Coleman Health Services

    Based in Lima

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.7★ from 51 Google reviews, based in Lima.

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

    • 2.7★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    799 S Main St, Lima, OH 45804
    View profile for Coleman Health Services(419) 229-2222

  15. #15 Scripts 360

    Based in Sidney, 32 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1540 W Michigan St, Sidney, OH 45365
    View profile for Scripts 360(937) 658-6216

  16. #16 Findlay Treatment Services

    Based in Findlay, 34 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–12 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2121 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    View profile for Findlay Treatment Services(419) 434-1431

  17. #17 Westwood Behavioral Health Center Inc

    Based in Van Wert, 27 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 2.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1158 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
    View profile for Westwood Behavioral Health Center Inc(419) 238-3434

  18. #18 TCN Behavioral Health Services

    Based in Bellefontaine, 32 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    118 Maple Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
    View profile for TCN Behavioral Health Services(937) 599-1975

  19. #19 Recovery Zone

    Based in Urbana, 48 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    827 Scioto St, Urbana, OH 43078
    View profile for Recovery Zone(937) 508-4383

  23. #23 OhioGuidestone

    Based in Defiance, 40 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512
    View profile for OhioGuidestone(419) 359-0336

Also serving Lima

10 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 Lima
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Beth B. Ricard, MS49 mi
Dry Haven46 mi
Groups: recover together27 mi
Izzy's House - Sidney House5.0★ (2)31 mi
Lighthouse Behavioral Health, Inc.In Lima
Lighthouse Behavioral SolutionsIn Lima
MDI Helpline - Mental Health & Behavioral Service5.0★ (1)27 mi
Mercy Health Reach Services - Urbana5.0★ (1)48 mi
Progress | Professional Counseling Assoc. LimaIn Lima
Reese Behavioral40 mi

How we ranked Lima addiction counselors

We scored 24 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Lima?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Lima, OH is Bloom Recovery Network with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews. BrightView (#2) and Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 24 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Lima?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 addiction counselors serving Lima, OH. 10 of them are based in Lima; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 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 Lima work on weekends?

9 of 24 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are BrightView (#2), Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (#3) and Community Medical Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lima addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated addiction counselors in Lima is 4.0★, with a median of 21 reviews. Findlay Recovery - Ohio Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center has the most, 376 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Lima count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 addiction counselors serving Lima.

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