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Best Addiction Counselors in Salem, OR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salem: Marion County Health Department Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program, RP Score 74/100; 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: LifeWorks NW - Hillsboro - Walnut St., 138 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #47.

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

91 Salem addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 91 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Salem 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 Salem at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Marion County Health Department Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program744.3★ (7)Salem—Overall
2Bridgeway Community Health744.4★ (45)SalemSat · Evenings—
3Oregon Recovery Behavioral Health714.7★ (38)SalemEvenings—
4Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation713.9★ (131)Newberg, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Wellness and Recovery of Salem694.2★ (30)Salem——
6Oregon Trail Recovery LLC684.5★ (113)Milwaukie, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Odyssey Complete684.4★ (7)Salem——
8Bridgeway Community Health683.2★ (74)SalemEvenings—
9Serenity Lane Salem673.5★ (6)Salem——
10Premiere Recovery Center675.0★ (22)Happy Valley, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 91 best addiction counselors in Salem, 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 Bridgeway Community Health

    Based in Salem

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    750 Front St NE, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Bridgeway Community Health(503) 363-2021

  5. #5 Wellness and Recovery of Salem

    Based in Salem

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Market St NE Ste 258, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Wellness and Recovery of Salem(503) 589-0539

  6. #6 Oregon Trail Recovery LLC

    Based in Milwaukie, 40 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 113 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10600 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
    View profile for Oregon Trail Recovery LLC(844) 601-0720

  7. #7 Odyssey Complete

    Based in Salem

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    465 Commercial St NE #150, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Odyssey Complete(503) 362-2780

  8. #8 Bridgeway Community Health

    Based in Salem

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3325 Harold Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for Bridgeway Community Health(503) 363-2021

  9. #9 Serenity Lane Salem

    Based in Salem

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    960 Liberty St SE #120, Salem, OR 97302
    View profile for Serenity Lane Salem(541) 896-5603

  10. #10 Premiere Recovery Center

    Based in Happy Valley, 40 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    14935 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015
    View profile for Premiere Recovery Center(503) 343-8657

  13. #13 Crestview Recovery

    Based in Portland, 45 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6025 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
    View profile for Crestview Recovery(971) 417-4992

  14. #14 Madrona Recovery

    Based in Portland, 36 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7000 SW Varns St, Portland, OR 97223
    View profile for Madrona Recovery(503) 749-0200

  15. #15 Provoking Hope

    Based in McMinnville, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    213 NE 10th St, McMinnville, OR 97128
    View profile for Provoking Hope(971) 228-2020

  18. #18 Milestones Family Recovery

    Based in Corvallis, 29 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    306 SW 8th St, Corvallis, OR 97333
    View profile for Milestones Family Recovery(541) 753-2230

  19. #19 Amazing Treatment

    Based in Monmouth, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    106 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361
    View profile for Amazing Treatment(503) 363-6103

  20. #20 Compassionate Interventions

    Based in Milwaukie, 40 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10600 SE McLoughlin Blvd Ste 207, Milwaukie, OR 97222
    View profile for Compassionate Interventions(844) 243-8358

  23. #23 Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services - Outpatient

    Based in Lebanon, 28 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Main St Ste A, Lebanon, OR 97355
    View profile for Samaritan Treatment & Recovery Services - Outpatient(541) 451-6388

  25. #25 Recovery Works NW

    Based in Tigard, 36 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12540 SW Main St #202, Tigard, OR 97223
    View profile for Recovery Works NW(503) 906-9995

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

addiction counselors in Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Progressive Counseling Services605.0★ (4)40 mi
27Integrated Health Clinics593.4★ (18)37 mi
28Linn County Alcohol, Other Drug and Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment583.7★ (3)29 mi
29CODA Hillsboro Outpatient574.4★ (24)40 mi
30Amazing Treatment574.2★ (36)In Salem
31Polk County Mental Health553.7★ (10)In Salem
32Insight Northwest Recovery555.0★ (5)In Salem
33Alcohol & Drug Evaluation552.3★ (12)39 mi
34Seasons Counseling, Inc.543.6★ (5)In Salem
35ICARUS Counseling543.7★ (3)In Salem
36Safe Journeys535.0★ (72)33 mi
37Recovery Blvd Treatment Center534.5★ (52)44 mi
38Base Behavioral Health524.9★ (39)38 mi
39Kaiser Mental Health/addiction511.4★ (9)41 mi
40Evaluation Services511.5★ (33)40 mi
41Polk County Behavioral Health503.1★ (7)14 mi
42Goforth Inspired Llc494.3★ (18)21 mi
43Ideal Option484.6★ (24)28 mi
44Center of Excellence in Co-Occurring Medicine484.7★ (135)40 mi
45New Season Portland Metro Treatment Center474.5★ (104)47 mi
46Pacific Christian Counseling Center473.8★ (6)36 mi
47LifeWorks NW - Hillsboro - Walnut St.464.3★ (138)40 mi
48Sommer Korth, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.9★ (19)33 mi
49Acme Counseling464.2★ (15)28 mi
50Leah Sheridan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.9★ (16)34 mi

Also serving Salem

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 Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Benton County-Alcohol & Drug28 mi
Bridges Counseling Center, Randy Krieger, CADC5.0★ (1)36 mi
Clear Paths Inc5.0★ (1)14 mi
Clifford Johannsen PHD36 mi
Discovery Counseling, Inc.27 mi
Exodus Counseling5.0★ (1)38 mi
IHC Associates1.0★ (1)40 mi
Jessica Bennett, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner34 mi
Justin Ernest Nicolas, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner36 mi
Kathleen Terry, Psychiatrist27 mi
Kevin Hong, Psychiatrist1.0★ (1)33 mi
LifeSTAR Oregon3.0★ (2)42 mi
LifeWorks NW - Gladstone1.0★ (1)37 mi
MGA Crisis Intervention5.0★ (1)22 mi
Milestones Outpatient Program5.0★ (2)28 mi
Oregonrecovery Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)28 mi
OREGONRECOVERY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH14 mi
Pure Life Alliance5.0★ (1)42 mi
Sandy Counseling Center5.0★ (2)49 mi
Spark Wellness - Intensive Outpatient36 mi

How we ranked Salem addiction counselors

We scored 91 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Salem?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Salem, OR is Marion County Health Department Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews. Bridgeway Community Health (#2) and Oregon Recovery Behavioral Health (#3) follow. We ranked 91 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Salem?

RankedPsychologists ranks 91 addiction counselors serving Salem, OR. 14 of them are based in Salem; 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 Salem work on weekends?

17 of 91 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bridgeway Community Health (#2), Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (#4) and Oregon Trail Recovery LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Salem addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 91 rated addiction counselors in Salem is 4.3★, with a median of 17 reviews. LifeWorks NW - Hillsboro - Walnut St. has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Salem count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 91 addiction counselors serving Salem.

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