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Best Addiction Counselors in South Farmingdale, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Farmingdale: Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: BlueCrest Recovery Center, 669 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 365 ranked; ranked #8.

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

365 South Farmingdale addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 180 open Saturdays and 92 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 365 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in South Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources745.0★ (25)Hauppauge, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Ascendant Intensive Outpatient Program NYC725.0★ (95)New York City, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Phoenix House - Brentwood722.3★ (4)Brentwood, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Release Recovery724.6★ (63)Port Chester, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Talbot House714.1★ (24)Bohemia, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Phoenix House - Hauppauge712.9★ (17)Hauppauge, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ed Thompson Veterans Program704.0★ (12)Jamaica, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8BlueCrest Recovery Center704.8★ (669)Woodland Park, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Faith Mission Crisis Center703.5★ (16)Jamaica, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Phoenix House - The Edward D. Miller Center703.3★ (38)Lake Ronkonkoma, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 365 best addiction counselors in South Farmingdale, 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. Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    H Rd Building 5, Brentwood, NY 11717
  2. Based in Port Chester, 24 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3020 Westchester Ave Ste 400, Purchase, NY 10577
  3. Based in Bohemia, 19 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    30 Carlough Rd # C, Bohemia, NY 11716
  4. Based in Hauppauge, 14 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    220 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
  5. Based in Woodland Park, 41 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 669 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 669 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    482 Notch Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
  6. Based in Jamaica, 19 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    114-40 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11420
  7. Based in Hicksville, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    180 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801
  8. Based in Jamaica, 19 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    116-30 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
  9. Based in Englewood, 30 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    97 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631
  10. #19 KPC

    Based in Syosset, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6800 W Jericho Turnpike #122W, Syosset, NY 11791
  11. Based in Huntington Station, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2075 New York Ave, Huntington Station, NY 11746
  12. Based in Merrick, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1260 Meadowbrook Rd, Merrick, NY 11566
  13. Based in New York City, 27 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    127 E 105th St, New York, NY 10029
  14. Based in Syosset, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23 Willis Ave, Syosset, NY 11791
  15. Based in Far Rockaway, 18 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10-50 Beach 21st St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  16. Based in Brooklyn, 31 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5302 4th Ave 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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

addiction counselors in South Farmingdale, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Seafield Amityville682.7★ (35)3 mi
27Care Counseling Center685.0★ (33)28 mi
28Lantana Recovery685.0★ (3)27 mi
29Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center674.4★ (188)39 mi
30New Foundations Recovery675.0★ (3)28 mi
31The Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery (Part of the Forge Health Family of Companies)673.8★ (16)12 mi
32South Richmond Hill Recovery, LLC / Resolutions Counseling & Family Services673.9★ (18)22 mi
33Under Angel's Wings Recovery Center LLC674.9★ (42)31 mi
34Washington Heights CORNER Project674.1★ (79)27 mi
35Seafield Mineola674.1★ (55)11 mi
36Argus Community Inc Striver House661.8★ (8)27 mi
37Addiction Angel/ Grand Union Holistic Solutions664.8★ (26)39 mi
38Mountainside Treatment Center - Huntington664.8★ (21)11 mi
39Seacrest Recovery Center New Jersey664.5★ (118)43 mi
40Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay664.5★ (355)48 mi
41RRY Helpline - Addiction Treatment & Recovery664.4★ (5)8 mi
42Realization Center664.7★ (87)29 mi
43Medicaid Samaritan Village Inc663.1★ (24)20 mi
44Family Service League652.6★ (14)31 mi
45Center For Rapid Recovery653.9★ (21)9 mi
46Sterling Recovery Services653.7★ (6)23 mi
47Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC654.9★ (24)34 mi
48Odyssey House654.6★ (5)25 mi
49Long Island Center For Recovery654.5★ (130)47 mi
50Angel Hope House654.6★ (14)41 mi

Also serving South Farmingdale

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.

How we ranked South Farmingdale addiction counselors

We scored 365 South Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in South Farmingdale?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in South Farmingdale, NY is Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ascendant Intensive Outpatient Program NYC (#2) and Phoenix House - Brentwood (#3) follow. We ranked 365 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in South Farmingdale?

RankedPsychologists ranks 365 addiction counselors serving South Farmingdale, NY. 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 Farmingdale work on weekends?

180 of 365 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 92 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources (#1), Ascendant Intensive Outpatient Program NYC (#2) and Phoenix House - Brentwood (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Farmingdale addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 365 rated addiction counselors in South Farmingdale is 4.2★, with a median of 17 reviews. BlueCrest Recovery Center has the most, 669 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Farmingdale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the South Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 365 addiction counselors serving South Farmingdale.