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Best Addiction Counselors in Saint Peter, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Peter: House of Hope, Inc., RP Score 68/100; 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Beauterre, 79 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #5.

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

31 Saint Peter addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 31 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1House of Hope, Inc.682.2★ (6)Mankato, 10 mi away—Overall
2House of Hope Mankato Downtown Out-Patient Program673.7★ (3)Mankato, 11 mi away——
3Fountain Centers - Mankato672.3★ (3)Mankato, 11 mi away——
4Brown County Evaluation Center673.0★ (8)New Ulm, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Beauterre653.9★ (79)Owatonna, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation644.2★ (20)Chaska, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7West Hills Lodge Alcohol & Drg572.3★ (3)Owatonna, 39 mi away——
8Haven in Shakopee564.4★ (21)Shakopee, 39 mi away——
9Abria Recovery564.8★ (29)Burnsville, 45 mi away——
10Create South554.7★ (3)Saint Paul, 46 mi away——

The 31 best addiction counselors in Saint Peter, 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 Saint Peter

    Based in Mankato, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1429 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
  2. Based in Mankato, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    101 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
  3. Based in Owatonna, 41 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2480 County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
  4. Based in Shakopee, 39 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    235 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379
  5. Based in Burnsville, 45 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14750 Lac Lavon Dr, Burnsville, MN 55306
  6. Based in Saint Paul, 46 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    15025 Glazier Ave #240, St Paul, MN 55124
  7. Based in Faribault, 34 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    303 1st Ave NE Ste 365, Faribault, MN 55021
  8. Based in Mankato, 11 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    304 Belle Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
  9. Based in Bloomington, 49 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8609 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
  10. 50/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7550 Office Ridge Cir, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  11. Based in North Mankato, 11 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1826 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003
  12. Based in Edina, 49 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    7701 York Ave S Ste 350, Edina, MN 55435
  13. 43/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1045 Stoughton Ave, Chaska, MN 55318
  14. 43/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1250 Lincoln St, Shakopee, MN 55379
  15. Based in Eden Prairie, 44 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15798 Venture Ln, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  16. #24 Spero

    Based in Owatonna, 39 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    622 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060

All 31 addiction counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

addiction counselors in Saint Peter, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NorthStar Regional – Shakopee Corporate Office413.7★ (6)39 mi
27Haven In Waconia413.7★ (3)37 mi
28Relate Counseling Center394.0★ (4)45 mi
29Sylvia Saboutey, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner394.6★ (5)48 mi
30Rogers Behavioral Health382.6★ (34)47 mi
31Mental Health Systems, Inc382.4★ (20)49 mi

Also serving Saint Peter

14 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.

How we ranked Saint Peter addiction counselors

We scored 31 Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Saint Peter?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Saint Peter, MN is House of Hope, Inc. with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews. House of Hope Mankato Downtown Out-Patient Program (#2) and Fountain Centers - Mankato (#3) follow. We ranked 31 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Saint Peter?

RankedPsychologists ranks 31 addiction counselors serving Saint Peter, MN. Another 14 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 Saint Peter work on weekends?

8 of 31 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brown County Evaluation Center (#4), Beauterre (#5) and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saint Peter addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated addiction counselors in Saint Peter is 3.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Beauterre has the most, 79 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 Saint Peter count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 31 addiction counselors serving Saint Peter.