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Best Addiction Counselors in South Bel Air, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Bel Air: Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services, RP Score 74/100; 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 43

    Most-reviewed: Evolve Life Centers, 736 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 248 ranked; ranked #43.

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

248 South Bel Air addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 102 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 248 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services744.7★ (104)Bel Air, 2 mi awaySatOverall
2Hygea Healthcare Middle River734.6★ (84)Middle River, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Bel Air Recovery Center734.8★ (36)Bel Air, 3 mi awaySat—
4Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center724.7★ (299)Pasadena, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Riverside Treatment Services Edgewood714.8★ (39)Edgewood, 7 mi awaySat—
6One Promise Counseling & DUI Education714.3★ (96)Baltimore, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Maryland Recovery714.5★ (40)Bel Air, 1 mi awayEvenings—
8Hygea Health704.2★ (33)Baltimore, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Riverside Treatment Services704.7★ (227)Rosedale, 17 mi awaySat—
10MATClinics704.9★ (63)Towson, 17 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 248 best addiction counselors in South Bel Air, 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 South Bel Air

    #1 Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services

    Based in Bel Air, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4B North Ave Ste 302, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services(443) 819-3172

  2. #2 Hygea Healthcare Middle River

    Based in Middle River, 14 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1210 Middle River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220
    View profile for Hygea Healthcare Middle River(443) 998-5139

  3. #3 Bel Air Recovery Center

    Based in Bel Air, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2014 S Tollgate Rd Suite 106, Bel Air, MD 21015
    View profile for Bel Air Recovery Center(443) 402-0612

  7. #7 Maryland Recovery

    Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 W Courtland St, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Maryland Recovery(877) 762-3766

  8. #8 Hygea Health

    Based in Baltimore, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6415 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206
    View profile for Hygea Health(443) 998-2286

  9. #9 Riverside Treatment Services

    Based in Rosedale, 17 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8359 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237
    View profile for Riverside Treatment Services(443) 730-6104

  10. #10 MATClinics

    Based in Towson, 17 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    40 York Rd #201, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for MATClinics(410) 220-0720

  12. #12 MATClinics

    Based in Havre de Grace, 12 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    253 Lewis Ln, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
    View profile for MATClinics(410) 220-0720

  13. #13 Powell Recovery Center, Inc.

    Based in Baltimore, 22 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 110 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    14 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
    View profile for Powell Recovery Center, Inc.(410) 276-1773

  14. #14 Helping Up Mission

    Based in Baltimore, 22 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1029 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21202
    View profile for Helping Up Mission(410) 675-7500

  16. #16 Ashley Addiction Treatment - Bel Air Outpatient

    Based in Bel Air, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    802 Baltimore Pike Ste 102, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Ashley Addiction Treatment - Bel Air Outpatient(443) 760-3456

  18. #18 Nuwave Health Services

    Based in Baltimore, 25 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews
    Address
    631 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
    View profile for Nuwave Health Services(443) 869-5522

  19. #19 Sabinas House

    Based in Essex, 17 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    435 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
    View profile for Sabinas House(443) 596-8238

  20. #20 ReNewing Me Solutions

    Based in Baltimore, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    8911 Clement Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234
    View profile for ReNewing Me Solutions(443) 442-6804

  23. #23 Homecoming Project Inc

    Based in Bel Air, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 S Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Homecoming Project Inc

  24. #24 Mulligan Recovery Centers

    Based in Westminster, 35 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    288 E Green St, Westminster, MD 21157
    View profile for Mulligan Recovery Centers(877) 768-5544

  25. #25 Joppa Health Services

    Based in Joppatowne, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:15 AM–12 PM · Sat 5:30 AM–8:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    623-A Pulaski Hwy, Joppatowne, MD 21085
    View profile for Joppa Health Services(410) 538-5809

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

addiction counselors in South Bel Air, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gaudenzia Owings Mills-Richards Building674.4★ (24)24 mi
27New Place of Recovery Treatment Center674.8★ (38)22 mi
28Hope's Horizon674.4★ (125)12 mi
29P3 Pursuit675.0★ (11)25 mi
30Essentials Recovery Delaware674.8★ (59)42 mi
31Evolve Life Centers IOP674.9★ (114)30 mi
32Eva Life Giver Inc./ DITTO675.0★ (3)15 mi
33Riverside Treatment Services Lansdowne674.9★ (90)26 mi
34Serenity Health LLC674.9★ (13)8 mi
35MedMark Treatment Centers Essex663.6★ (59)15 mi
36Journey of Life Behavioral Health Services665.0★ (4)7 mi
37The Monumental Group664.2★ (5)23 mi
38Hygea Healthcare Camp Meade665.0★ (8)29 mi
39REACH Health Services664.3★ (21)21 mi
40Glenwood Life Counseling Center663.9★ (29)19 mi
41Tuerk House663.3★ (66)24 mi
42Comeback Care663.8★ (24)28 mi
43Evolve Life Centers654.9★ (736)30 mi
44Healing Way Center Baltimore653.7★ (3)25 mi
45Redemption Addiction Treatment Center NJ655.0★ (26)46 mi
46Johns Hopkins Broadway Center for Addiction654.2★ (13)21 mi
47Addiction Treatment of Maryland653.8★ (26)21 mi
48Elkton Comprehensive Treatment Center644.4★ (39)27 mi
49Project Chesapeake642.1★ (16)7 mi
50Priceless Hearts644.3★ (12)34 mi

Also serving South Bel Air

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 South Bel Air
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A New Day BHS5.0★ (2)17 mi
Above All Odds3.0★ (2)22 mi
Addictions Counseling Services5.0★ (1)23 mi
All American Homecare & Therapy LLC5.0★ (1)15 mi
Alternatives To Dependency3.0★ (2)17 mi
By Grace Counseling Services4.0★ (1)25 mi
Cheaspeake Treatment Center5.0★ (2)12 mi
Excellent Healthcare and PRP Services5.0★ (1)23 mi
Integrative Counseling5.0★ (1)33 mi
Life Renewal Services, Inc.5.0★ (1)26 mi
Mosaic Community Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic4.0★ (1)15 mi
New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center3.0★ (2)14 mi
Open Arms5.0★ (2)16 mi
Open Door, Inc.5.0★ (1)27 mi
Paving A New Pathway5.0★ (2)17 mi
Peaceful Minds Health Services3.0★ (1)25 mi
Pivot Point Families & Couples1.0★ (1)16 mi
St. Catherine's Mental Health Care and Recovery5.0★ (2)26 mi
True 2 You Wellness1.0★ (1)13 mi
TruHealing Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centers4.0★ (2)26 mi

How we ranked South Bel Air addiction counselors

We scored 248 South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in South Bel Air?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in South Bel Air, MD is Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Hygea Healthcare Middle River (#2) and Bel Air Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 248 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in South Bel Air?

RankedPsychologists ranks 248 addiction counselors serving South Bel Air, MD. 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 South Bel Air work on weekends?

102 of 248 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services (#1), Hygea Healthcare Middle River (#2) and Bel Air Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Bel Air addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 248 rated addiction counselors in South Bel Air is 4.4★, with a median of 20 reviews. Evolve Life Centers has the most, 736 reviews, and ranks #43. 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 South Bel Air count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 248 addiction counselors serving South Bel Air.

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