Black Addiction Counselors by state
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Candrice Heath, MD
Newark, DE
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Houston, TX
Brittany McLean
Fayetteville, NC
Trayvon Speed
Lansing, MI
What to know about Black Addiction Counseling care
Overdose deaths among Black Americans have risen faster than any other racial group since 2019, with Black men ages 25 to 44 seeing a nearly 50 percent increase in overdose mortality (CDC, 2023). Yet Black patients are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone) and more likely to be incarcerated for the same substance-use behavior. Black addiction counselors provide talk-therapy recovery support and can connect you with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) prescribers.
What we treat
- Opioid and heroin use disorder
- Alcohol use disorder
- Stimulant (cocaine, methamphetamine) use
- Cannabis use disorder
- Process addictions (gambling, internet)
- Recovery maintenance after inpatient treatment
When to book
- Using despite wanting to cut back
- Withdrawal symptoms when you stop
- Family, job, or legal consequences from use
- Recent overdose or near-miss
Advocacy prompts
- Can you connect me with a buprenorphine prescriber?
- Do you do harm reduction or only abstinence-based?
- What's your experience treating Black clients specifically?
Community mental health centers see patients on a sliding scale, and they take patients a private practice would turn away over insurance. If you're in crisis right now, our crisis resources page lists free, immediate options. Our directory of free and charitable clinics lists centers by state. A paid online mental health platform is not billed to Medicaid, so check the community mental health center in your county first. If you want to start with a paid platform today:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Addiction Counselor in the US?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse Black Addiction Counselors in the US. You can filter by distance from a ZIP code, by telehealth, and by whether the Addiction Counselor has confirmed they are accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Addiction Counselors serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Addiction Counselors serving the US?
Yes. Many Black Addiction Counselors offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black Addiction Counselor matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Addiction Counselor often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Addiction Counselor before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black Addiction Counselors in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?
This directory does not yet record which insurance plans each Addiction Counselor accepts, so the listings here cannot tell you. Contact the Addiction Counselor directly to confirm your specific plan, including Medicaid or Medicare, is accepted before scheduling.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same providers on this page.
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