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Best Addiction Counselors in The Villages, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in The Villages: Recovery Centers of America at Mount Dora, RP Score 71/100; 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Harmony Hills, 358 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #11.

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

58 The Villages addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 58 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in The Villages 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 The Villages at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Recovery Centers of America at Mount Dora714.5★ (28)Mount Dora, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Unova Health673.4★ (10)Lady Lake, 2 mi away——
3Sabal Palms Recovery Center664.5★ (66)Spring Hill, 42 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Transitions Counseling644.2★ (25)Eustis, 18 mi awaySun—
5The Refuge A Healing Place643.6★ (254)The VillagesSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Advanced Recovery Systems644.0★ (27)Winter Park, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Recovery Connections635.0★ (23)Longwood, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Oak Ridge Treatment at Hero's Mile634.3★ (20)DeLand, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Foundation For Life Ministries625.0★ (13)Orlando, 48 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Steps623.6★ (18)Apopka, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 58 best addiction counselors in The Villages, 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 Lady Lake, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
  2. Based in Spring Hill, 42 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7300 Grove Rd, Brooksville, FL 34613
  3. Based in Eustis, 18 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 3 PM–6 PM · Wed–Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    1320 S Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726
  4. Based in Winter Park, 43 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    750 S Orlando Ave Ste 201, Winter Park, FL 32789
  5. Based in Longwood, 40 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1607 Cherrywood Ln, Longwood, FL 32750
  6. #10 Steps

    Based in Apopka, 36 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1991 Apopka Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
  7. Based in Eustis, 19 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 358 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 358 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18121 Boys Ranch Rd, Altoona, FL 32702
  8. Based in Apopka, 36 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    1991 Apopka Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
  9. Based in Spring Hill, 37 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    630 W Jefferson St, Brooksville, FL 34601
  10. Based in Silver Springs, 21 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3230 NE 55th Ave, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  11. Based in Orlando, 44 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2100A N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
  12. Based in Winter Springs, 46 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 Spring Villas Point suite 3000, Winter Springs, FL 32708
  13. Based in The Villages

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, based in The Villages.

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

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Ste 553, The Villages, FL 32159
  14. Based in Maitland, 42 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E Sybelia Ave #250, Maitland, FL 32751
  15. Based in DeLand, 41 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    838 E New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
  16. Based in Altamonte Springs, 40 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 Cranes Roost Blvd #1018, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  17. Based in Lake Mary, 38 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1349 S International Pkwy #2421, Lake Mary, FL 32746

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

addiction counselors in The Villages, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26DeLand Treatment Solutions - Substance Abuse & Residential Mental Health Treatment Center Florida554.6★ (88)39 mi
27Oasis Wellness & Recovery555.0★ (160)19 mi
28F.R.E.S.H Behavioral Services545.0★ (3)43 mi
29New Season Treatment Center – Quad County534.2★ (114)21 mi
30Hope Family Coaching535.0★ (8)34 mi
31Empathy Health Clinic524.7★ (133)42 mi
32Total Patient Care Of Ocala504.1★ (111)20 mi
33American Acupuncture Academy: Saterra Vishnu, DOM, AP504.8★ (5)22 mi
34Telesto Health LLC495.0★ (55)40 mi
35Foundation To Freedom464.9★ (87)41 mi
36Longwood Comprehensive Treatment Center464.5★ (37)40 mi
37New Season Treatment Center - Hernando County454.5★ (34)47 mi
38Aspire Health Partners – Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)444.1★ (70)45 mi
39Tele Med Clinix444.6★ (51)42 mi
40Total Freedom Program444.6★ (11)35 mi
41The Healing Center and JCRapha CBD444.8★ (40)40 mi
42Debra Franzen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner444.8★ (56)46 mi
43Change in Motion433.8★ (24)44 mi
44New Season Treatment Center – Orlando433.5★ (171)47 mi
45Groups Recover Together424.7★ (13)41 mi
46Kent S. Hoffman, D.O.424.2★ (30)44 mi
47Jasmine Williams, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner425.0★ (6)42 mi
48Enrique Murillo, Psychiatrist425.0★ (12)44 mi
49Juan Balaguer, Psychiatrist415.0★ (4)42 mi
50Aspire Health Partners - Fernwood Campus413.5★ (19)42 mi

Also serving The Villages

18 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 The Villages addiction counselors

We scored 58 The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in The Villages?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in The Villages, FL is Recovery Centers of America at Mount Dora with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Unova Health (#2) and Sabal Palms Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 58 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in The Villages?

RankedPsychologists ranks 58 addiction counselors serving The Villages, FL. 3 of them are based in The Villages; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 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 The Villages work on weekends?

24 of 58 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Recovery Centers of America at Mount Dora (#1), Sabal Palms Recovery Center (#3) and The Refuge A Healing Place (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do The Villages addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated addiction counselors in The Villages is 4.5★, with a median of 28 reviews. Harmony Hills has the most, 358 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 The Villages count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 58 addiction counselors serving The Villages.