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Best Addiction Counselors in Vancouver, BC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Vancouver: Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre, RP Score 79/100; 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: InnerVisions Recovery Society, 227 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #5.

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

73 Vancouver addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 33 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 73 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Vancouver 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 Vancouver at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre795.0★ (66)Burnaby, 13 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Last Door Addiction Recovery Treatment Centre784.6★ (146)New Westminster, 15 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pacific Interventions-Vancouver785.0★ (10)VancouverSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Pacific Interventions-West Vancouver785.0★ (9)VancouverSat · Sun · Evenings—
5InnerVisions Recovery Society784.8★ (227)Port Coquitlam, 26 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic764.5★ (28)VancouverSat · Sun—
7Pacific Interventions-Surrey754.7★ (23)Surrey, 21 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Northstar Recovery754.2★ (10)Vancouver——
9Acorn Addiction Recovery Homes by Cedars745.0★ (16)Surrey, 24 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society733.8★ (37)Surrey, 22 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 73 best addiction counselors in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver

    #1 Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre

    Based in Burnaby, 13 km away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6293 Marine Dr, Burnaby, BC V3N 2Y2
    View profile for Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre(778) 650-6300

  5. #5 InnerVisions Recovery Society

    Based in Port Coquitlam, 26 km away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1937 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1V5
    View profile for InnerVisions Recovery Society(604) 466-4215

  8. #8 Northstar Recovery

    Based in Vancouver

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5H9
    View profile for Northstar Recovery(888) 940-9854

  11. #11 Westminster House Society

    Based in New Westminster, 15 km away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    228 Seventh St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1N7
    View profile for Westminster House Society(604) 524-5633

  12. #12 Gobind Wellness

    Based in Surrey, 32 km away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    15300 Croydon Dr #300, Surrey, BC V3Z 0Z5
    View profile for Gobind Wellness(778) 868-0468

  14. #14 Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society

    Based in Vancouver

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 206 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 206 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2831 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5H9
    View profile for Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society(604) 451-9854

  18. #18 Night & Day Recovery

    Based in Surrey, 23 km away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14688 106, Surrey, BC V3R 5Y1
    View profile for Night & Day Recovery(778) 317-4673

  19. #19 Kinghaven Treatment Ctr

    Based in Abbotsford, 60 km away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    31250 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6C2
    View profile for Kinghaven Treatment Ctr(604) 864-0039

  21. #21 Peardonville House

    Based in Abbotsford, 58 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    825 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2L8
    View profile for Peardonville House(604) 856-3966

  22. #22 Andy Bhatti Interventions & Addiction Services - Notth Vancouver

    Based in North Vancouver, 7 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–10 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    145 Chadwick Ct #220, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2
    View profile for Andy Bhatti Interventions & Addiction Services - Notth Vancouver(888) 963-9116

  23. #23 New Vision Society

    Based in Surrey, 20 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10106 129 St, Surrey, BC V3T 3G7
    View profile for New Vision Society(604) 866-5889

  24. #24 Hope For Freedom Society

    Based in Port Coquitlam, 26 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3237 Liverpool St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3V5
    View profile for Hope For Freedom Society(604) 380-3665

  25. #25 Maple Ridge Treatment Centre

    Based in Maple Ridge, 37 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22269 Callaghan Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2E2
    View profile for Maple Ridge Treatment Centre(604) 467-3471

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

addiction counselors in Vancouver, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26EHN Edgewood Nanaimo644.1★ (210)64 km
27Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre643.6★ (48)22 km
28Kheprer Counselling | Mental Health & Substance use, Child & Youth, Families & Couples | Surrey, BC645.0★ (29)28 km
29The Good Life Therapy Centre624.7★ (12)In Vancouver
30Sunshine Coast Health Centre625.0★ (3)7 km
31Sea2Sky Wellness Club624.7★ (115)18 km
32Providence Crosstown Clinic624.5★ (10)In Vancouver
33Surrey Mental Health And Substance Use Centre623.1★ (22)20 km
34Alouette Addictions Services613.9★ (12)39 km
35Andy Bhatti Interventions & Addiction Services615.0★ (14)37 km
36Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub614.5★ (36)38 km
37Imagine Laserworks Abbotsford, International Franchise604.4★ (20)64 km
38Melina McConnell605.0★ (4)In Vancouver
39Sunshine Coast Health Centre584.8★ (28)In Vancouver
40Abbotsford Health Centre584.7★ (27)64 km
41Turning Point Recovery Society573.0★ (21)10 km
42Mindful You Therapy565.0★ (6)In Vancouver
43B C Mental Health & Addiction563.3★ (12)21 km
44Abbotsford Rapid Access to Addiction Care (RAAC) Clinic563.0★ (6)61 km
45The Healing Institute554.4★ (37)54 km
46Anne Vogel Clinic554.6★ (13)9 km
47Imagine Laserworks White Rock544.5★ (80)33 km
48Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction542.8★ (27)23 km
49Union Gospel Mission New Westminster Resource Centre544.4★ (23)16 km
50Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society543.6★ (11)69 km

Also serving Vancouver

20 more addiction counselors within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked addiction counselors serving Vancouver
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abbotsford Addictions Centre5.0★ (1)61 km
Anger Management Directory36 km
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services3.0★ (2)9 km
Beyond Interventions & Recovery Services60 km
British Columbia Counselling Coop62 km
British Columbia Counselling Coop62 km
EHN Guardians Nanaimo64 km
Integrity Hypnosis5.0★ (1)34 km
LaserQUIT Nanaimo1.0★ (1)66 km
MGA Crisis Intervention3.5★ (2)70 km
Orchard Recovery Center Vancouver3.0★ (2)9 km
Pacific Interventions-Langley4.0★ (1)38 km
Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC)5.0★ (1)23 km
RE:ACT Centre Surrey5.0★ (1)21 km
Richmond Addiction Services Society10 km
SoulScapes Counselling & Art Therapy66 km
The Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions8 km
Trafalgar Addiction Treatment CentresIn Vancouver
Vancouver Island Therapy5.0★ (1)66 km
Westminster House15 km

How we ranked Vancouver addiction counselors

We scored 73 Vancouver 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 13, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Vancouver?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Vancouver, BC is Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Last Door Addiction Recovery Treatment Centre (#2) and Pacific Interventions-Vancouver (#3) follow. We ranked 73 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Vancouver?

RankedPsychologists ranks 73 addiction counselors serving Vancouver, BC. 12 of them are based in Vancouver; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 80 km 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 Vancouver work on weekends?

33 of 73 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Into Action Recovery | Private Men's Addiction Treatment Centre (#1), Last Door Addiction Recovery Treatment Centre (#2) and Pacific Interventions-Vancouver (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Vancouver addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 73 rated addiction counselors in Vancouver is 4.4★, with a median of 21 reviews. InnerVisions Recovery Society has the most, 227 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Vancouver count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Vancouver city centre, 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 73 addiction counselors serving Vancouver.

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