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Best Addiction Counselors in Waterford, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waterford: Root Center for Advanced Recovery - New London Clinic, RP Score 71/100; 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 AM.

  2. 29

    Most-reviewed: AdCare Rhode Island, 396 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #29.

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

107 Waterford addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 45 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 107 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Waterford 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 Waterford at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Root Center for Advanced Recovery - New London Clinic714.1★ (10)New London, 1 mi awaySatOverall
2Starlight Program695.0★ (4)Norwich, 14 mi away——
3Long Island Center For Recovery674.5★ (130)Hampton Bays, 40 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC654.1★ (39)Norwich, 13 mi away——
5Farrell Treatment Center644.2★ (13)New Britain, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Willimantic Clinic634.1★ (16)Willimantic, 26 mi awaySat—
7Blue Hills Treatment Center633.6★ (27)Hartford, 43 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Apt Foundation624.3★ (331)North Haven, 39 mi awaySat—
9Root Center for Advanced Recover - Manchester613.9★ (105)Manchester, 36 mi awaySat—
10Rhode Island Addiction Treatment Centers604.9★ (188)Warwick, 46 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 107 best addiction counselors in Waterford, 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 Waterford

    Based in New London, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    931 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
  2. Based in Norwich, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    75 Swantown Hill Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
  3. Based in New Britain, 41 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    586 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
  4. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    54-56 Boston Post Rd, Willimantic, CT 06226
  5. Based in North Haven, 39 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 331 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 331 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    352 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
  6. Based in Bristol, 48 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    43 Prospect St, Bristol, CT 06010
  7. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    35 Lafayette St, Hartford, CT 06106
  8. Based in New Britain, 40 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1 Hartford Square, New Britain, CT 06052
  9. Based in Manchester, 37 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    150 Main St, Manchester, CT 06042
  10. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    16-18 Weston St, Hartford, CT 06120
  11. Based in New Britain, 40 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    542 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
  12. Based in Wethersfield, 36 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    546 Cromwell Ave #101, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
  13. Based in Riverhead, 39 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    905 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
  14. Based in Middletown, 29 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.9★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1250 Silver St, Middletown, CT 06457
  15. Based in Shirley, 45 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64A Old Riverhead Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

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

addiction counselors in Waterford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Emmaus Health LLC575.0★ (12)36 mi
27Addiction Immediate Care573.0★ (10)50 mi
28Vantage Point562.0★ (4)45 mi
29AdCare Rhode Island564.5★ (396)37 mi
30Codac Behavioral Healthcare562.9★ (9)44 mi
31Seafield Riverhead563.5★ (12)40 mi
32Connecticut Renaissance Inc553.0★ (3)50 mi
33MCCA - Derby Outpatient Clinic554.5★ (42)50 mi
34Healthy Living in Recovery555.0★ (6)45 mi
35Aware Recovery Care543.9★ (55)31 mi
36Southeast Mental Health Authority543.7★ (6)12 mi
37MCCA - Waterbury Outpatient Clinic544.3★ (39)49 mi
38Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic543.4★ (32)11 mi
39Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates Center for Specialized Services545.0★ (9)5 mi
40Grant Street Partnership at West Haven543.7★ (3)42 mi
41CODAC Behavioral Healthcare533.3★ (14)47 mi
42Clayton House534.5★ (8)35 mi
43AdCare Outpatient Facility, North Kingstown524.4★ (15)37 mi
44Assisted Recovery524.2★ (14)47 mi
45McCall Behavioral Health Network513.3★ (3)50 mi
46Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C.513.8★ (100)15 mi
47Oceanside Recovery, LLC502.2★ (22)4 mi
48Hopewell Health Solutions - Westbrook505.0★ (6)17 mi
49Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C.503.9★ (21)15 mi
50Jayson M. Brunelle, MEd, CAGS, LPC - Clinical Mental Health, Addiction and Pastoral Christian Counseling505.0★ (5)30 mi

Also serving Waterford

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 Waterford addiction counselors

We scored 107 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Waterford?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Waterford, CT is Root Center for Advanced Recovery - New London Clinic with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 AM. Starlight Program (#2) and Long Island Center For Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 107 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Waterford?

RankedPsychologists ranks 107 addiction counselors serving Waterford, CT. 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 Waterford work on weekends?

45 of 107 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Root Center for Advanced Recovery - New London Clinic (#1), Long Island Center For Recovery (#3) and Farrell Treatment Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Waterford addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 107 rated addiction counselors in Waterford is 4.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. AdCare Rhode Island has the most, 396 reviews, and ranks #29. 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 Waterford count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 107 addiction counselors serving Waterford.