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Best Addiction Counselors in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Vernon Hills: Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services, RP Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Elevare Behavioral Health, 346 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 292 ranked; ranked #2.

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

292 Vernon Hills addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 177 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 292 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services774.7★ (13)Vernon HillsSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Elevare Behavioral Health754.5★ (346)Elgin, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Rosecrance Northbrook Office735.0★ (25)Northbrook, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Lake County Health Department - Addictions Treatment Program723.5★ (11)Waukegan, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Paperclip Health705.0★ (22)Niles, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6The SHARE Program703.0★ (70)Hoffman Estates, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment704.7★ (19)Chicago, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Alpharus Health703.9★ (209)Fox Lake, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake704.8★ (148)Fox Lake, 16 mi awaySat—
10Ascension Illinois - Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center702.8★ (36)Elk Grove Village, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 292 best addiction counselors in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills

    Based in Vernon Hills

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    24647 N Milwaukee Ave #1576, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  2. Based in Elgin, 19 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    411 W River Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
  3. Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    3100 Dundee Rd Ste 703, Northbrook, IL 60062
  4. Based in Niles, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7638 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
  5. Based in Hoffman Estates, 14 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1776 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  6. Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    25480 W Cedar Crest Ln, Lake Villa, IL 60046
  7. Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 Towne Centre Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020
  8. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    801 Gloucester Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  9. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1400 Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  10. Based in Libertyville, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–10 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1117 S Milwaukee Ave Ste A-8, Libertyville, IL 60048
  11. Based in Vernon Hills

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 5 PM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1111 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 242, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  12. Based in Park Ridge, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 AM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2644 Dempster St Ste 115, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  13. Based in Chicago, 25 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3601 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60647
  14. Based in Mundelein, 2 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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 10 AM–9 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–9 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    333 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060
  15. Based in Waukegan, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat 6 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2424 Washington St Ste 208, Waukegan, IL 60085
  16. Based in Chicago, 22 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    4953 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641
  17. Based in Aurora, 35 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 154 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    400 Mercy Ln, Aurora, IL 60506
  18. Based in Evanston, 20 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1029 W Howard St #301, Evanston, IL 60202

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

addiction counselors in Vernon Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rosecrance Woodstock Recovery Home654.6★ (10)26 mi
27Alpharus Health654.6★ (10)10 mi
28PEER Services653.8★ (9)19 mi
29Rogerian Solutions DUI Evaluation and DUI Classes645.0★ (165)38 mi
30Treatment Centers of Illinois/ Lombard Treatment644.8★ (17)23 mi
31Rosecrance La Grange Office644.7★ (13)29 mi
32Alpharus Health644.2★ (18)29 mi
33Care Addiction Center645.0★ (5)39 mi
34SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.644.8★ (125)37 mi
35Katherine Boone Robinson Foundation644.9★ (7)29 mi
36Lake County Health Department - Outpatient Substance Abuse Program (SAP)635.0★ (3)12 mi
37Care Addiction Center634.7★ (74)28 mi
38Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center III634.9★ (21)28 mi
39Northern Illinois Recovery Center634.7★ (182)16 mi
40Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. Substance Abuse Operations633.9★ (29)24 mi
41Grupo Cicero625.0★ (3)28 mi
42Chicago Treatment & Recovery624.5★ (18)31 mi
43Alpharus Health624.2★ (141)28 mi
44New Visions Counseling Co624.6★ (27)32 mi
45LSSI Addiction Treatment Center - Elgin623.5★ (34)19 mi
46Addiction Guidance Center624.1★ (19)28 mi
47Pilsen Wellness Center623.6★ (60)29 mi
48Pilsen Wellness Center Gage Park624.4★ (21)33 mi
49Counseling Center of Arlington Heights, LLC624.6★ (9)6 mi
50Counseling Center614.4★ (12)27 mi

Also serving Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills addiction counselors

We scored 292 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Vernon Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Vernon Hills, IL is Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Elevare Behavioral Health (#2) and Rosecrance Northbrook Office (#3) follow. We ranked 292 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Vernon Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 292 addiction counselors serving Vernon Hills, IL. 2 of them are based in Vernon Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Vernon Hills work on weekends?

177 of 292 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services (#1), Elevare Behavioral Health (#2) and Rosecrance Northbrook Office (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Vernon Hills addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 292 rated addiction counselors in Vernon Hills is 4.3★, with a median of 19 reviews. Elevare Behavioral Health has the most, 346 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Vernon Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 292 addiction counselors serving Vernon Hills.