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Best Addiction Counselors in Prescott, AZ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Prescott: Decision Point Center, RP Score 81/100; 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Spectrum Healthcare Group, 639 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #24.

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

28 Prescott addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 28 rated practices.

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

Top 10 addiction counselors in Prescott 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 Prescott at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Decision Point Center814.7★ (175)PrescottSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Compass Recovery Center784.2★ (26)PrescottSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Wolf Creek Wellness Center784.8★ (5)PrescottSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare Residential Facility763.0★ (26)PrescottSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare - Prescott Valley AZ743.6★ (57)Prescott Valley, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Community Medical Services725.0★ (65)Prescott Valley, 9 mi awaySat—
7Embark Recovery | Drug, Alcohol & Mental Health Treatment Center of Arizona724.8★ (66)Prescott——
8Pronghorn Clinic713.7★ (3)Prescott Valley, 9 mi away——
9The Sanctuary at Sedona714.7★ (161)Camp Verde, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Royal Life Centers at Chapter 5694.9★ (148)PrescottSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 28 best addiction counselors in Prescott, 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 Prescott

    #1 Decision Point Center

    Based in Prescott

    81/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    505 Whipple St, Prescott, AZ 86301
    View profile for Decision Point Center(928) 798-4968

  2. #2 Compass Recovery Center

    Based in Prescott

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    711 S Granite St, Prescott, AZ 86303
    View profile for Compass Recovery Center(800) 216-1840

  5. #5 Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare - Prescott Valley AZ

    Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 57 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8183 Florentine Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
    View profile for Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare - Prescott Valley AZ(928) 756-0694

  6. #6 Community Medical Services

    Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    3155 N Windsong Dr A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
    View profile for Community Medical Services(928) 968-7400

  7. #7 Embark Recovery | Drug, Alcohol & Mental Health Treatment Center of Arizona

    Based in Prescott

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3727 Karicio Ln, Prescott, AZ 86303
    View profile for Embark Recovery | Drug, Alcohol & Mental Health Treatment Center of Arizona(928) 236-5313

  8. #8 Pronghorn Clinic

    Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    7791 E State Rte, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
    View profile for Pronghorn Clinic(928) 583-7799

  9. #9 The Sanctuary at Sedona

    Based in Camp Verde, 34 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2605 Cactus Rd, Cornville, AZ 86325
    View profile for The Sanctuary at Sedona(866) 739-9964

  11. #11 Holdfast Recovery

    Based in Prescott

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, based in Prescott.

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

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1385 W Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305
    View profile for Holdfast Recovery(928) 968-7055

  12. #12 Prescott House

    Based in Prescott

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, based in Prescott.

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

    • 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    214 N Arizona Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
    View profile for Prescott House(866) 425-4673

  13. #13 AnchorPoint Recovery

    Based in Prescott

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, based in Prescott.

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

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3173 Clearwater Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305
    View profile for AnchorPoint Recovery(928) 493-2269

  18. #18 Regency Recovery

    Based in Prescott

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Prescott.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1301 E Gurley St Ste A, Prescott, AZ 86301
    View profile for Regency Recovery(928) 460-7001

  19. #19 Teen Challenge Christian Life

    Based in New River, 48 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    47819 N Fig Springs Rd, New River, AZ 85087
    View profile for Teen Challenge Christian Life(623) 465-7810

  20. #20 Red Mountain Sedona

    Based in Sedona, 44 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Plaza Del Sol, 6050 AZ-179 Ste 8, Sedona, AZ 86351
    View profile for Red Mountain Sedona(928) 284-2690

  21. #21 Polara Health - Windhaven Outpatient Services

    Based in Prescott Valley, 9 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3347 N Windsong Dr 2nd Floor, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
    View profile for Polara Health - Windhaven Outpatient Services(928) 445-5211

  22. #22 Alternative to Meds Center

    Based in Sedona, 43 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    185 Roadrunner Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
    View profile for Alternative to Meds Center(888) 973-5606

  24. #24 Spectrum Healthcare Group

    Based in Cottonwood, 28 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 639 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical group”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 639 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    View profile for Spectrum Healthcare Group(877) 634-7333

  25. #25 The Meadows

    Based in Buckeye, 41 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1655 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
    View profile for The Meadows(928) 264-5400

How we ranked Prescott addiction counselors

We scored 28 Prescott 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 Prescott 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 Prescott: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Prescott?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Prescott, AZ is Decision Point Center with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Compass Recovery Center (#2) and Wolf Creek Wellness Center (#3) follow. We ranked 28 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Prescott?

RankedPsychologists ranks 28 addiction counselors serving Prescott, AZ. 13 of them are based in Prescott; 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 Prescott work on weekends?

19 of 28 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Decision Point Center (#1), Compass Recovery Center (#2) and Wolf Creek Wellness Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Prescott addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated addiction counselors in Prescott is 4.6★, with a median of 39 reviews. Spectrum Healthcare Group has the most, 639 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Prescott count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 28 addiction counselors serving Prescott.

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