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Best Addiction Counselors in West Town, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Town: TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment, RP Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Elevare Behavioral Health, 346 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 314 ranked; ranked #13.

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314 West Town addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 189 open Saturdays and 77 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 314 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Addiction counselors in Chicago ranking. See Addiction counselors in Chicago

Top 10 addiction counselors in West Town 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 Town at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment774.7★ (19)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Providence Drug De᠎tox Recovery Centers745.0★ (3)Chicago, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Teen Challenge Chicago743.0★ (21)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4TWT Clinic - Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment744.8★ (4)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Counseling Center of Illinois744.3★ (46)Chicago, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Alpharus Health734.2★ (18)Chicago, 2 mi away——
7SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.734.8★ (125)Chicago, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Katherine Boone Robinson Foundation724.9★ (7)Chicago, 4 mi away——
9Paperclip Health725.0★ (22)Niles, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10West Side Alano Club Inc724.9★ (8)Chicago, 5 mi away——

The 314 best addiction counselors in West Town, 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 West Town

    #1 TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6955 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
    View profile for TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment(708) 982-7778

  3. #3 Teen Challenge Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Teen Challenge Chicago(773) 772-2211

  6. #6 Alpharus Health

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    415 N Dearborn St #510, Chicago, IL 60654
    View profile for Alpharus Health(312) 588-6212

  7. #7 SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.

    Based in Chicago, 10 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    400 W 76th St Ste 326, Chicago, IL 60620
    View profile for SAC Dui COUNSELING CENTER, LLC.(708) 275-4833

  9. #9 Paperclip Health

    Based in Niles, 11 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Paperclip Health(833) 515-7200

  10. #10 West Side Alano Club Inc

    Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for West Side Alano Club Inc(773) 282-9722

  11. #11 Rogerian Solutions DUI Evaluation and DUI Classes

    Based in Palos Heights, 17 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11759 SW Hwy Ste 2, Palos Heights, IL 60463
    View profile for Rogerian Solutions DUI Evaluation and DUI Classes(708) 267-8471

  13. #13 Elevare Behavioral Health

    Based in Elgin, 34 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    View profile for Elevare Behavioral Health(847) 281-5394

  14. #14 Chicago Treatment & Recovery

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 6 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1639 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
    View profile for Chicago Treatment & Recovery(833) 844-1022

  16. #16 Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center III

    Based in Cicero, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–11:45 AM · Sat 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1849 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
    View profile for Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center III(708) 656-9500

  17. #17 Pilsen Wellness Center

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3113 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
    View profile for Pilsen Wellness Center(773) 277-3413

  18. #18 Alpharus Health

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 141 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3828 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60624
    View profile for Alpharus Health(773) 231-7276

  19. #19 Addiction Guidance Center

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    314 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654
    View profile for Addiction Guidance Center(844) 480-0207

  20. #20 Rosecrance Northbrook Office

    Based in Northbrook, 19 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    View profile for Rosecrance Northbrook Office(888) 928-0144

  23. #23 Bobby Buonauro Clinic Inc

    Based in Evanston, 9 mi away

    69/100RP 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
    View profile for Bobby Buonauro Clinic Inc(847) 869-1808

  24. #24 Counseling Center

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–10:30 AM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3911 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
    View profile for Counseling Center(833) 246-4487

  25. #25 Grupo Cicero

    Based in Cicero, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 11 AM–12:30 PM
    Address
    2208 S 57th Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
    View profile for Grupo Cicero(708) 298-9585

How we ranked West Town addiction counselors

We scored 314 West Town 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 Town 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 Town: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in West Town?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in West Town, IL is TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Providence Drug De᠎tox Recovery Centers (#2) and Teen Challenge Chicago (#3) follow. We ranked 314 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in West Town?

RankedPsychologists ranks 314 addiction counselors serving West Town, IL. 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 Town work on weekends?

189 of 314 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 77 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment (#1), Providence Drug De᠎tox Recovery Centers (#2) and Teen Challenge Chicago (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Town addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 314 rated addiction counselors in West Town is 4.3★, with a median of 20 reviews. Elevare Behavioral Health has the most, 346 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Town count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 314 addiction counselors serving West Town.

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