76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Addiction Counselors in Merrimack, NH (2026)
216 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Merrimack: Real Recovery Centers, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Most-reviewed: HOPE for NH Recovery, 413 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 216 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
216 Merrimack addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 128 open Saturdays and 100 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 216 rated practices.
Most of this list also appears on the Addiction counselors in Manchester ranking. See Addiction counselors in Manchester
Top 10 addiction counselors in Merrimack 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Recovery Centers | 76 | 5.0★ (117) | Chelmsford, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ️GH Recovery Solutions | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | Nashua, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Topsail Addiction Treatment | 76 | 5.0★ (168) | North Andover, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | New Freedom Academy Salem | 76 | 4.3★ (177) | Salem, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Trailhead Treatment Center | 75 | 5.0★ (19) | Salem, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | HOPE for NH Recovery | 74 | 4.7★ (413) | Manchester, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Clover Behavioral Health | 74 | 4.8★ (56) | Chelmsford, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Meta Addiction Treatment | 72 | 4.7★ (19) | Haverhill, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Pathfinder Recovery | 72 | 4.8★ (26) | Ashland, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | HART House (Healing And Recovering Together) | 72 | 3.1★ (10) | Lowell, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 216 best addiction counselors in Merrimack, 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.
Based in Nashua, 5 mi away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 22 mi away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Salem, 14 mi away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 14 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 8 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 21 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Haverhill, 22 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 24 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 18 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrimack
71/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Pegasus House
Based in Lawrence, 20 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saugus, 36 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Tewksbury, 23 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 33 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Revere, 40 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Peabody, 34 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Lowell, 18 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Danvers, 34 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 395 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 36 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Beverly, 37 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 37 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Danvers, 35 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 19 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Merrimack addiction counselors
We scored 216 Merrimack 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Merrimack data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an addiction counselor
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
- Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Merrimack: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Merrimack?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Merrimack, NH is Real Recovery Centers with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. ️GH Recovery Solutions (#2) and Topsail Addiction Treatment (#3) follow. We ranked 216 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Merrimack?
RankedPsychologists ranks 216 addiction counselors serving Merrimack, NH. 1 of them is based in Merrimack; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Merrimack work on weekends?
128 of 216 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 100 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Real Recovery Centers (#1), ️GH Recovery Solutions (#2) and Topsail Addiction Treatment (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Merrimack addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 216 rated addiction counselors in Merrimack is 4.6★, with a median of 24 reviews. HOPE for NH Recovery has the most, 413 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Merrimack count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 216 addiction counselors serving Merrimack.
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