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Best Addiction Counselors in Utica, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Utica: Rescue Mission of Utica: Addictions Crisis Center, RP Score 73/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Helio Health Meadows Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, 124 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #16.

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

21 Utica addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 21 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Utica 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 Utica at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rescue Mission of Utica: Addictions Crisis Center734.4★ (7)UticaSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Helio Health724.0★ (21)Utica——
3Helio Health - Insights of Helio Health702.9★ (24)UticaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Beacon Center684.3★ (21)Rome, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Beacon Center683.3★ (17)UticaSat—
6McPike Addiction Treatment Center653.2★ (33)Utica——
7Beacon Center654.0★ (8)Utica——
8Rome Health Community Recovery Center592.9★ (7)Rome, 14 mi awayEvenings—
9Crouse Chemical Dependency Treatment Services594.1★ (33)Syracuse, 44 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Central New York Services Inc.553.8★ (24)Syracuse, 47 mi away——

The 21 best addiction counselors in Utica, 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 Helio Health

    Based in Utica

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    1213 Court St Suite 100, Utica, NY 13502
    View profile for Helio Health(315) 624-9835

  4. #4 Beacon Center

    Based in Rome, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    303 W Liberty St #2, Rome, NY 13440
    View profile for Beacon Center(315) 367-1280

  5. #5 Beacon Center

    Based in Utica

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 5 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1508 Genesee St #1, Utica, NY 13502
    View profile for Beacon Center(315) 366-4100

  7. #7 Beacon Center

    Based in Utica

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 S Main St Ste A, Herkimer, NY 13350
    View profile for Beacon Center(315) 717-0189

  8. #8 Rome Health Community Recovery Center

    Based in Rome, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    264 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440
    View profile for Rome Health Community Recovery Center(315) 334-4701

  9. #9 Crouse Chemical Dependency Treatment Services

    Based in Syracuse, 44 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5:30 AM–8 PM · Tue 5:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed–Thu 5:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 5:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–10 AM
    Address
    2775 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13224
    View profile for Crouse Chemical Dependency Treatment Services

  12. #12 Central New York Services, Inc.

    Based in Utica

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Utica.

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

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 Court St, Utica, NY 13502
    View profile for Central New York Services, Inc.(315) 507-5800

  14. #14 Helio Health

    Based in Syracuse, 46 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–1 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    518 James St #240, Syracuse, NY 13203
    View profile for Helio Health(315) 478-2453

  15. #15 County Of Otsego - ARS

    Based in Oneonta, 46 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    242 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820
    View profile for County Of Otsego - ARS(607) 431-1030

  16. #16 Helio Health Meadows Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

    Based in Syracuse, 47 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    329 N Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13203
    View profile for Helio Health Meadows Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic(315) 471-1564

Also serving Utica

7 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 Utica
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BRiDGES, Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.23 mi
Counseling Addiction Psychotherapy47 mi
Fulton County Addiction Services3.0★ (2)45 mi
Helio Health47 mi
Helio Health Residential5.0★ (1)47 mi
St Mary's Addiction Services5.0★ (2)45 mi
Tim Quinn, LCSW-R, CASAC, Cht., Cbt.14 mi

How we ranked Utica addiction counselors

We scored 21 Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Utica?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Utica, NY is Rescue Mission of Utica: Addictions Crisis Center with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Helio Health (#2) and Helio Health - Insights of Helio Health (#3) follow. We ranked 21 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Utica?

RankedPsychologists ranks 21 addiction counselors serving Utica, NY. 9 of them are based in Utica; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 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 Utica work on weekends?

8 of 21 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rescue Mission of Utica: Addictions Crisis Center (#1), Helio Health - Insights of Helio Health (#3) and Beacon Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Utica addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated addiction counselors in Utica is 3.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Helio Health Meadows Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic has the most, 124 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Utica count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 21 addiction counselors serving Utica.

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