Bellflower, California

Introduction to Bellflower, California

The California city of Bellflower, situated in Los Angeles County, is located about 20 miles south of Los Angeles proper and about 15 miles west of Anaheim. Incorporated in 1957, the city derived its name from the "Belle Fleur" apple, a breed growing abundantly in the region. For much of the early 20th century, Bellflower and its neighboring cities comprised a prime dairy farming and milk production center. Bellflower’s good soil and cheap water also fostered a strong resource for gardeners, fruit growers, and nursery operators. By the late 1950's, Bellflower was a principal shopping center for the surrounding region but in the 1960's and 1970's chose to remain focused on smaller businesses, which eventually affected the city's revenue streams. Through the establishment of a redevelopment strategy, Bellflower today is making strides to redevelop; attracting new businesses to the city, renovating existing business facades and upgrading its infrastructure.

Bellflower is served by California State Highway 91 and Interstate-605. Nearby freeways include Interstate-5 and Interstate 710.

Bellflower Events and Attractions

Bellflower is home to the annual Liberty Day Parade, held every October. Other public events include the Summer Streetfest concert series, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, and Halloween carnivals.

Several major attractions are located in the nearby Los Angeles and Anaheim areas. Among these are: Universal Studios, Disneyland & Disney's California Adventure Park, Knott’s Berry Farm & Soak City, Autry Museum of Western Heritage, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, CBS Television City, the L.A. County Natural History Museum, and the Wells Fargo History Museum.

These same nearby areas are home to several professional sports teams. Among these are:

  • Major League Baseball (MLB): Los Angeles Dodgers & Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
  • NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers & Los Angeles Clippers
  • WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles Sparks
  • NHL Hockey: Los Angeles Kings
  • MLS Soccer: Los Angeles Galaxy
  • MLL Lacrosse: Los Angeles Riptide
  • AFL (Arena Football League) Football: Los Angeles Avengers

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Bellflower72,878$42,822
Artesia16,380$47,017
Cerritos51,488$76,944
Downey107,323$50,017
Lakewood79,345$63,342
Norwalk103,298$47,524
Paramount55,266$37,276

High Points

Bellflower strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bellflower Racial Diversity


The listings in Bellflower, California and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(15) Outpatient
(5) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(7) Clients With Legal Issues
(13) Spanish Speaking
(7) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(7) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(4) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(10) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(7) Females
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(3) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(6) Males
(2) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) American Sign Language
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Halfway House
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(1) Mental Health Services



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Bellflower, California? Are you concerned about a family member in Bellflower, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bellflower, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Bellflower, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Bellflower, CA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Bellflower, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Bellflower, California with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Bellflower, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bellflower, CA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Bellflower, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Bellflower, from an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Bellflower - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Bellflower. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Bellflower. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Bellflower, California Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 3 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Bellflower, California. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Bellflower:

Family Service of Long Beach Bellflower, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Little House Inc Bellflower, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Bellflower, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Caring Residential Care Inc Los Angeles, CA 0.1 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bienvenidos Childrens Center Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Latino Family Alcohol and Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
MELA Counseling Services Center Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Narcotics Prevention Project Methadone Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
New Millennium Counseling Services Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Positive Steps Inc Lakewood, CA 3.0 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Home from Home Inc Lakewood, CA 3.1 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Anaheim, CA 3.5 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CRC Inc Whittier, CA 3.5 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Med Ctr Downey, CA 3.5 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Alternative Options Counseling and Cerritos, CA 3.6 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Get Off Drugs Mens Home Long Beach, CA 3.7 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Safety Consultant Services Long Beach, CA 3.7 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Telecare Corporation Long Beach, CA 3.7 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
West County Medical Clinic Long Beach, CA 3.7 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
LA Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Santa Fe Springs, CA 4.5 miles from Bellflower
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), over two-thirds of the top twenty most abused controlled substances in the United States are prescription medications; benzodiazepines top the list.

Drug addiction can be described as a pattern of repetitive drug use that eventually results in tolerance (the need for larger doses of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects that occur when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug using behavior (using drug despite serious efforts that have been put forth in order to reduce intake and despite negative consequence).

The percentage of teens who reported that illegal drugs would be easy to obtain was associated with age, with perceived availability increasing with age. For example, in 2006, 20.7 percent of those aged 12 or 13 said it would be fairly or very easy to obtain marijuana compared with 52.9 percent of those aged 14 or 15 and 73.9 percent of those aged 16 or 17.

Since Ecstasy use is often associated with sustained, strenuous activity, such as dancing, Ecstasy?s effects on the heart could increase the risk of heart damage or other cardiovascular complications in susceptible individuals.

The inhalants that cause limb spasms and peripheral neuropathies are hexane, which is used in glues and gasoline and nitrous oxide, which is used in whipped cream dispensers and gas cylinders.

Opiate dependence is likely, especially if a person uses a lot of opiates or even uses opiates occasionally over a long period of time.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Bellflower:

Attitude Adjust
House
9718 Harvard St
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:15 AM

Attitude Adjustment
House
9718 Harvard St
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:00 AM

Bellflower Big Book
Hall
9302 Laurel
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:15 PM
Monday, 6:15 PM

Bellflower We Care
Church
14527 So Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Big Book Of Bellflower
Hall
9302 Laurel
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Everybodys Group
14525 Bellflower
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Experience, Strength And Hope
Church
9750 Foster Rd
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Monday Night Survivors
Church
14527 S Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:15 PM
Monday, 6:15 PM

Sat Nite Womens Speakers
House
9718 Harvard St
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

There Is A Way
Church
14527 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Weekender Group
Church
9630 Mayne St
Bellflower, California 90706

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bellflower, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bellflower, California. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Bellflower, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
0%
5%
Marijuana use in Bellflower, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
77%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Bellflower, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
4%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
88%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
15%
55%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bellflower, California?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
13%
11%
3%
6%
1%
0%
44%
10%
2%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Bellflower, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
3%
6%
2%
4%
14%
4%
12%
5%
18%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bellflower, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bellflower, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Bellflower, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
82%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bellflower, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
3%
8%
2%
4%
13%
2%
10%
10%
17%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
9%
64%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
70%
30%
Surveys updated monthly.

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