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Best Addiction Counselors in Machesney Park, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Machesney Park: Rosecrance Harrison Campus, RP Score 73/100; 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: Greater Family Health, 919 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #26.

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

52 Machesney Park addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 52 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rosecrance Harrison Campus733.9★ (240)Rockford, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Rosecrance Greendale Recovery House713.8★ (13)Rockford, 8 mi away——
3Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus703.2★ (79)Rockford, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Beloit Comprehensive Treatment Center704.2★ (43)Beloit, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Foundations Center704.3★ (16)Loves Park, 3 mi awaySat—
6Rosecrance Behavioral Health694.3★ (164)Rockford, 5 mi away——
7Changes Place694.7★ (17)Loves Park, 1 mi awayEvenings—
8Brightside Recovery694.9★ (39)Rockford, 6 mi away——
9Care Addiction Center675.0★ (5)Sycamore, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Elevare Behavioral Health674.5★ (346)Elgin, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 52 best addiction counselors in Machesney Park, 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 Machesney Park

    #1 Rosecrance Harrison Campus

    Based in Rockford, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3815 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Rosecrance Harrison Campus(888) 899-9670

  5. #5 Foundations Center

    Based in Loves Park, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 11 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5130 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111
    View profile for Foundations Center(815) 398-9999

  6. #6 Rosecrance Behavioral Health

    Based in Rockford, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 164 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1021 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Rosecrance Behavioral Health(888) 928-0212

  7. #7 Changes Place

    Based in Loves Park, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    7155 Windsor Lake Pkwy, Loves Park, IL 61111
    View profile for Changes Place(815) 262-4843

  8. #8 Brightside Recovery

    Based in Rockford, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6000 E State St Unit 210, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Brightside Recovery(224) 205-7863

  9. #9 Care Addiction Center

    Based in Sycamore, 31 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    215 W Elm St Suite 200 B, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for Care Addiction Center(815) 761-5972

  10. #10 Elevare Behavioral Health

    Based in Elgin, 43 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    411 W River Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
    View profile for Elevare Behavioral Health(847) 281-5394

  11. #11 Remedies Renewing Lives

    Based in Rockford, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Easton Pkwy, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Remedies Renewing Lives(815) 962-0871

  13. #13 DAVE GALLUP FOUNDATION

    Based in Fort Atkinson, 42 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    314 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
    View profile for DAVE GALLUP FOUNDATION(262) 470-8269

  14. #14 Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake

    Based in Fox Lake, 44 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 Towne Centre Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020
    View profile for Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake(224) 908-3005

  15. #15 Rosecrance Freeport

    Based in Freeport, 29 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1631 S Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
    View profile for Rosecrance Freeport(888) 928-5278

  16. #16 Alpharus Health

    Based in Fox Lake, 47 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    25480 W Cedar Crest Ln, Lake Villa, IL 60046
    View profile for Alpharus Health(847) 380-8339

  19. #19 Better Me Psychiatry LLC

    Based in Machesney Park

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, based in Machesney Park.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    210 Liberty Blvd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
    View profile for Better Me Psychiatry LLC(815) 520-0353

  22. #22 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Janesville, 23 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 E Milwaukee St Suite 315, Janesville, WI 53545
    View profile for CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine(608) 305-0201

  23. #23 Adult Education Associates

    Based in Dixon, 40 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    748 Timber Creek Rd, Dixon, IL 61021
    View profile for Adult Education Associates(815) 284-3940

  24. #24 Latino Treatment Center

    Based in Elgin, 44 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    54 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
    View profile for Latino Treatment Center(847) 695-9155

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

addiction counselors in Machesney Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Greater Family Health534.4★ (919)30 mi
27Janesville Comprehensive Treatment Center514.2★ (5)26 mi
28Rosecrance Belvidere Clinic503.5★ (13)13 mi
29ABC-DUI504.0★ (8)42 mi
30Professional Services Group483.0★ (4)21 mi
31Whole Body Health Acupuncture485.0★ (30)30 mi
32ECH Counseling, PLLC484.7★ (12)36 mi
33Adriana Gilli, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner474.9★ (18)48 mi
34About Change Counseling464.1★ (15)42 mi
35Jeremiah Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.6★ (10)48 mi
36Jackie Nabukeera, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.2★ (10)48 mi
37Crossroads Counseling Center462.8★ (25)23 mi
38Margaret Giacchetti, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner465.0★ (4)48 mi
39Rago & Associates455.0★ (5)49 mi
40Ecker Center For Behavioral Health - Grandstand Office453.8★ (81)43 mi
41Sinnissippi Centers453.7★ (6)30 mi
42ePlatinum Health - Jean Linos454.9★ (23)37 mi
43Myers Counseling Group453.7★ (3)38 mi
44DUI Counseling & Behavioral Health Services of DeKalb Kendall Counties444.3★ (6)31 mi
45Rosecrance Dakota Clinic442.1★ (7)38 mi
46Lighthouse Recovery, Inc.444.4★ (27)48 mi
47Rosecrance Crystal Lake443.8★ (71)39 mi
48Revive Treatment Center - Lake Zurich425.0★ (9)50 mi
49Nicasa Behavioral Health Services423.0★ (52)46 mi
50DUI Counseling & Behavioral Health Services of DeKalb Kendall Counties423.7★ (3)37 mi

Also serving Machesney Park

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 Machesney Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alcocare Inc1.0★ (1)23 mi
Dui & Addiction Counseling46 mi
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - St. Charles Office48 mi
Family Counseling Services13 mi
Fox Valley Recovery & Behavior Health41 mi
Julie Williams, MS-Genesis Counseling Services Ltd23 mi
LSS Counseling Clinics4.0★ (1)24 mi
Mercyhealth Behavioral Health Clinic–Janesville (Addictions Care)24 mi
Midwest Addiction Center43 mi
Next Gen Counseling and Coaching2 mi
Northern Illinois Recovery Center - Adolescent Center39 mi
Odyssey Intervention5.0★ (1)30 mi
Quality Addiction Management of Wisconsin13 mi
REMEDIES RENEWING LIVES1.0★ (1)10 mi
Sarah J. Hoffman MS-Genesis Counseling Services23 mi
Shortreed Bonnie Alchlsm Info25 mi
Stenzel Clinical Services5.0★ (2)48 mi
The Sun Salutation House23 mi
Trisha Phillips, MS, CSADC, CODP I, GCE31 mi
Wilson Bev23 mi

How we ranked Machesney Park addiction counselors

We scored 52 Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Machesney Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Machesney Park, IL is Rosecrance Harrison Campus with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 3.9★ from 240 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rosecrance Greendale Recovery House (#2) and Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus (#3) follow. We ranked 52 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Machesney Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 52 addiction counselors serving Machesney Park, IL. 1 of them is based in Machesney Park; 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 Machesney Park work on weekends?

23 of 52 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rosecrance Harrison Campus (#1), Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus (#3) and Beloit Comprehensive Treatment Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Machesney Park addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated addiction counselors in Machesney Park is 4.3★, with a median of 18 reviews. Greater Family Health has the most, 919 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Machesney Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 52 addiction counselors serving Machesney Park.

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