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Best Addiction Counselors in Pekin, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pekin: Carle Health Addiction Recovery Center - Proctor Campus, RP Score 73/100; 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: ABC Unlimited Inc., 169 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.

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

19 Pekin addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 19 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Addiction counselors in Peoria ranking. See Addiction counselors in Peoria

Top 10 addiction counselors in Pekin 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 Pekin at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Carle Health Addiction Recovery Center - Proctor Campus733.9★ (22)Peoria, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Peoria Treatment Center694.5★ (19)East Peoria, 8 mi awaySat—
3ABC Unlimited Inc.654.7★ (169)Bloomington, 34 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Trillium Place on Rochelle644.9★ (8)Peoria, 11 mi away——
5Alpharus Health643.6★ (11)Peoria, 13 mi awayEvenings—
6Advanced Counseling and DUI Services624.9★ (40)Normal, 35 mi awaySun—
7Trillium Place Crisis Center592.5★ (19)Peoria, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Human Service Center Of Peoria592.4★ (14)Peoria, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Trillium Place Pekin582.7★ (19)Pekin——
10Alpharus Health574.3★ (15)Bloomington, 37 mi away——

The 19 best addiction counselors in Pekin, 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.

  2. #2 Peoria Treatment Center

    Based in East Peoria, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–10 AM · Sat 7:15 AM–9:45 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    731 Sabrina Dr Ste C, East Peoria, IL 61611
    View profile for Peoria Treatment Center(309) 699-9700

  3. #3 ABC Unlimited Inc.

    Based in Bloomington, 34 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.7★ from 169 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    409 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
    View profile for ABC Unlimited Inc.(309) 820-6757

  4. #4 Trillium Place on Rochelle

    Based in Peoria, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3420 N Rochelle Ln, Peoria, IL 61604
    View profile for Trillium Place on Rochelle(309) 222-2185

  5. #5 Alpharus Health

    Based in Peoria, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4812 N Sheridan Rd Ste A, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for Alpharus Health(309) 316-7637

  6. #6 Advanced Counseling and DUI Services

    Based in Normal, 35 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 11 AM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    705 E Lincoln St #204, Normal, IL 61761
    View profile for Advanced Counseling and DUI Services(309) 808-1017

  10. #10 Alpharus Health

    Based in Bloomington, 37 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    404 N Hershey Rd Ste b, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Alpharus Health(309) 316-7480

  11. #11 Trillium Place Lincoln

    Based in Lincoln, 32 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
    View profile for Trillium Place Lincoln(217) 732-6865

  13. #13 Andrew Heritch, Psychiatrist

    Based in Peoria, 13 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5901 N Prospect Rd suite 201a, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for Andrew Heritch, Psychiatrist(309) 834-1780

  14. #14 Iades

    Based in Peoria, 15 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7501 N University St St #201, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for Iades(309) 692-9236

  15. #15 Trillium Place East Peoria

    Based in East Peoria, 8 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 River Road, East Peoria, IL 61611
    View profile for Trillium Place East Peoria(309) 694-6462

  16. #16 Trillium Place on Hamilton

    Based in Peoria, 10 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61606
    View profile for Trillium Place on Hamilton(309) 671-8040

  17. #17 Trillium Place on Jefferson

    Based in Peoria, 9 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 1.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    228 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
    View profile for Trillium Place on Jefferson(309) 671-8000

  18. #18 Chestnut Health Systems

    Based in Bloomington, 33 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1003 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
    View profile for Chestnut Health Systems(888) 924-3786

  19. #19 Andrew Heritch, Psychiatrist

    Based in Bloomington, 37 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Andrew Heritch, Psychiatrist(309) 827-2962

How we ranked Pekin addiction counselors

We scored 19 Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Pekin?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Pekin, IL is Carle Health Addiction Recovery Center - Proctor Campus with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Peoria Treatment Center (#2) and ABC Unlimited Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 19 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Pekin?

RankedPsychologists ranks 19 addiction counselors serving Pekin, IL. 2 of them are based in Pekin; 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 Pekin work on weekends?

6 of 19 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Carle Health Addiction Recovery Center - Proctor Campus (#1), Peoria Treatment Center (#2) and ABC Unlimited Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Pekin addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated addiction counselors in Pekin is 3.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. ABC Unlimited Inc. has the most, 169 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Pekin count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 19 addiction counselors serving Pekin.

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