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Best Addiction Counselors in West Islip, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Islip: Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: BlueCrest Recovery Center, 669 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 315 ranked; ranked #11.

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

315 West Islip addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 149 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 315 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in West Islip 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 West Islip at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources765.0★ (25)Hauppauge, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Phoenix House - Brentwood732.3★ (4)Brentwood, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Talbot House734.1★ (24)Bohemia, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Phoenix House - Hauppauge722.9★ (17)Hauppauge, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Phoenix House - The Edward D. Miller Center723.3★ (38)Lake Ronkonkoma, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Employee Assistance Resrouce Services, Inc712.3★ (16)Smithtown, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ascendant Intensive Outpatient Program NYC705.0★ (95)New York City, 35 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Release Recovery704.6★ (63)Port Chester, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery (Part of the Forge Health Family of Companies)693.8★ (16)Hauppauge, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Ed Thompson Veterans Program684.0★ (12)Jamaica, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 315 best addiction counselors in West Islip, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Talbot House

    Based in Bohemia, 12 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews.

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    30 Carlough Rd # C, Bohemia, NY 11716
    View profile for Talbot House(631) 589-4144

  8. #8 Release Recovery

    Based in Port Chester, 29 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3020 Westchester Ave Ste 400, Purchase, NY 10577
    View profile for Release Recovery(914) 226-4960

  9. #9 The Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery (Part of the Forge Health Family of Companies)

    Based in Hauppauge, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Motor Pkwy Suite 110N, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for The Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery (Part of the Forge Health Family of Companies)(631) 273-2221

  12. #12 Daytop Village Inc

    Based in Huntington Station, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2075 New York Ave, Huntington Station, NY 11746
    View profile for Daytop Village Inc(631) 351-7112

  18. #18 Lantana Recovery

    Based in Norwalk, 28 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    168 East Ave #5, Norwalk, CT 06851
    View profile for Lantana Recovery(475) 447-1081

  20. #20 Seafield Amityville

    Based in Copiague, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.7★ from 35 Google reviews.

    • 2.7★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    37 John St, Amityville, NY 11701
    View profile for Seafield Amityville(631) 424-2900

  23. #23 KPC

    Based in Syosset, 13 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6800 W Jericho Turnpike #122W, Syosset, NY 11791
    View profile for KPC(516) 364-2220

  24. #24 J-Cap Medical

    Based in Jamaica, 26 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

    • 2.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    116-30 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
    View profile for J-Cap Medical(718) 322-7888

  25. #25 Cliffside Recovery

    Based in Englewood, 37 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    97 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631
    View profile for Cliffside Recovery(201) 430-7125

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

addiction counselors in West Islip, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Family And Children's Association673.0★ (4)17 mi
27Tempo Group Counseling Services674.2★ (5)14 mi
28Tempo Group, Inc.673.7★ (6)13 mi
29New Day Treatment Center665.0★ (45)25 mi
30Vida Family Services Inc664.3★ (12)34 mi
31Jovenes Brooklyn AA664.6★ (19)37 mi
32Care Counseling Center665.0★ (33)35 mi
33Pathways To Recovery661.8★ (6)18 mi
34Mountainside Treatment Center - Huntington654.8★ (21)13 mi
35Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center654.4★ (188)46 mi
36Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC654.9★ (24)33 mi
37South Richmond Hill Recovery, LLC / Resolutions Counseling & Family Services653.9★ (18)29 mi
38Under Angel's Wings Recovery Center LLC654.9★ (42)38 mi
39Seafield Medford653.5★ (12)19 mi
40Washington Heights CORNER Project654.1★ (79)34 mi
41Seacrest Recovery Center New Jersey644.5★ (118)48 mi
42Seafield Mineola644.1★ (55)18 mi
43Horizons Counseling and Education643.6★ (8)12 mi
44Addiction Angel/ Grand Union Holistic Solutions644.8★ (26)46 mi
45Argus Community Inc Striver House641.8★ (8)34 mi
46Steven G. Selter, M.D.644.3★ (28)15 mi
47Huntington Drug & Alcohol Counseling Center643.4★ (5)13 mi
48RRY Helpline - Addiction Treatment & Recovery644.4★ (5)15 mi
49Realization Center634.7★ (87)36 mi
50Marcellus Wellness and Addiction635.0★ (11)20 mi

Also serving West Islip

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.

Unranked addiction counselors serving West Islip
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Human Services, Inc.4.0★ (2)28 mi
Alternatives Counseling Center3.0★ (2)37 mi
Cheryl Hecht LCSW PLLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Community Health Action of Staten Island - Next Step Resource & Recovery Center5.0★ (2)41 mi
Connecticut Renaissance Inc.2.5★ (2)29 mi
FCA Hempstead Family Treatment & Recovery Center5.0★ (2)17 mi
Fifth Avenue Psychiatry5.0★ (2)35 mi
Forge Health5.0★ (2)29 mi
Greater Essex Counseling Services5.0★ (2)38 mi
Healthwise Counseling LCSW, PLLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Hunts Point Multi-Services Center5.0★ (2)32 mi
ISL Psychiatric Services- Board Certified Psychiatrists3.0★ (2)39 mi
Just 4 You Family Support Services, LLC3.0★ (2)12 mi
Lisa Mineo, MA, LMFT, CASAC5.0★ (2)19 mi
North Shore Center5.0★ (2)23 mi
Professional Alcoholism Counseling4.5★ (2)29 mi
Queens Village Committee-Mental2.5★ (2)26 mi
Ryan Bordine, LCSW First Step Therapy & Wellness Group1.0★ (2)12 mi
Sex Addiction Healing5.0★ (2)12 mi
The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy NYC5.0★ (2)35 mi

How we ranked West Islip addiction counselors

We scored 315 West Islip 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 West Islip 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 West Islip: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in West Islip?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in West Islip, NY is Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Phoenix House - Brentwood (#2) and Talbot House (#3) follow. We ranked 315 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in West Islip?

RankedPsychologists ranks 315 addiction counselors serving West Islip, NY. 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 West Islip work on weekends?

149 of 315 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources (#1), Phoenix House - Brentwood (#2) and Talbot House (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Islip addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 315 rated addiction counselors in West Islip is 4.1★, with a median of 16 reviews. BlueCrest Recovery Center has the most, 669 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 West Islip count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the West Islip 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 West Islip 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 West Islip

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 315 addiction counselors serving West Islip.

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