Goleta, California

Introduction to Goleta, California

The city of Goleta is located in southern Santa Barbara County's Goleta Valley on the central coast of California, approximately 8 miles northwest of Santa Barbara and 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Nestled between Los Padres National Forest's Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city is serviced by U.S. Route 101 and is close to California State Highway 154.

The name "Goleta" (Spanish for small ship or schooner) officially appeared on the landscape in 1875 with the establishment of a local post office. The name was chosen because of the original land grant (La Goleta) which defined the area. Around the turn of the 20th century, the Southern Pacific Railroad established rail lines through the area, and in the 1930s a local airport was built. The airport was expanded and improved with Navy funds during World War II, when it became part of the Marine's Flying Leatherneck base. After the war, the airport was turned over to the City of Santa Barbara and later annexed to that city as their airport. The area's landscape, characterized by farms, dairies and ranches, changed in the 1950s concurrent with the arrival of the University of California campus and the establishment of many aerospace companies. The former farming region began a transformation to a high technology research area and an urban bedroom community. Often referred to as "Silicon Beach", Goleta Valley today is characterized by high technology, including diversified electronics, telecommunications, and remote sensing manufacturing industries. After many years of being the largest unincorporated area in the county, Goleta was finally incorporated as a city in 2002.

Goleta Attractions

Historical sites in Goleta include the Stow House, an 1872 structure stocked with period furnishings. The grounds include the Goleta History Museum, a working Blacksmith Shop, a Maritime Museum and Carriage House. Also in Goleta is the South Coast Railroad Museum, whose waiting rooms have been restored and are open to the public. The city's premiere annual event is the Goleta Lemon Festival. The event, held on two weekend days in October, was at various times in its history known as the Goleta Magnolia Festival, Goleta Valley Fair, and Goleta Valley Days Festival. In 1992 the festival acquired its present name owing to the long history of the lemon industry in the Goleta Valley and variety of delicious recipes available using lemons. The festival is now a total community event with local service clubs providing food booths featuring all things lemon, including lemonade, lemon cake, lemon chicken, lemon yogurt and even a Lemon Pie Baking and Eating Contest.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Goleta55,204$67,956
Buellton3,828$54,839
Carpinteria14,194$54,849
Santa Barbara92,325$57,880
Solvang5,332$57,703

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%Goleta Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Goleta Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Goleta, California? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Goleta and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Goleta that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Goleta is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Goleta are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Goleta will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Goleta, California to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Goleta will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Goleta, CA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Goleta, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Goleta, from an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Goleta. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Goleta which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Goleta, CA. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Goleta, California Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Goleta, CA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Goleta, California:

American Indian Health Services Santa Barbara, CA 11.0 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center Santa Barbara, CA 20.9 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA 20.9 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Recovery Road Medical Center Santa Barbara, CA 21.8 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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
Zona Seca Inc Santa Barbara, CA 21.8 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Casa Serena Santa Barbara, CA 22.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Santa Barbara, CA 22.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Pacific Pride Foundation Santa Barbara, CA 22.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix of Santa Barbara Inc Santa Barbara, CA 22.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers of Santa Barbara, CA 22.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Coast Valley Worship Center Lompoc, CA 25.0 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Dorothy Groce MFT Lompoc, CA 25.0 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Santa Barbara, CA 26.8 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Vandenberg AFB Life Skills Support Ctr Lompoc, CA 30.0 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Central Coast Headway Santa Maria, CA 30.1 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Charles Glodner Counseling Group Santa Maria, CA 30.1 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Sharon L Elam MFT Santa Maria, CA 30.1 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Good Samaratin Shelter Santa Maria, CA 33.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lucila Camacho Craft Santa Maria, CA 33.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria, CA 33.3 miles from Goleta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid

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Amphetamine use is common among Major League Baseball players and is usually known by the slang term "greenies".


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 Goleta:

Way Of Life
Turnpike
Church Of Christ
Goleta, California 93117

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Goleta, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Goleta, 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 Goleta, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
7%
17%
Marijuana use in Goleta, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
83%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Goleta, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
11%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
87%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
18%
49%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Goleta, 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
0%
5%
2%
10%
2%
0%
78%
0%
1%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Goleta, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
4%
2%
4%
15%
5%
6%
6%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Goleta, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Goleta, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
90%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Goleta, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Goleta, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
6%
2%
4%
13%
5%
12%
8%
15%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
21%
47%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
75%
25%
Surveys updated monthly.

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