Hesperia, California

Introduction to Hesperia, California

Seated in the Mojave Desert 78 miles northeast of Los Angeles is the California city of Hesperia. Located in San Bernardino County, Hesperia is serviced by U.S. Route 395, as well as Interstate I-15 and California State Highway 18. Surrounding communities include Victorville (to the north), Wrightwood (to the west), Crestline (to the south), and Apple Valley (to the east).

Hesperia, translated from Greek as "West", received its name officially in 1885 upon completion of the Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad depot marking the area. Shortly thereafter, the Hesperia Land and Water Company was formed for the purpose of creating a town. In the late 19th century, agriculture took root in the area, primarily in the form of grape farming. The mid-20th century saw a boom in land sales by investors attracted by the affordability of land in the area, a trend which has somewhat lasted to the present day. In 1988, Hesperia became incorporated as a city.

Things to do in Hesperia

Every fall, the city celebrates its heritage at the annual Hesperia Days festival. The event, held at Hesperia's own man-made lake on the southeastern edge of the city, features a rodeo, parade, and fireworks display. Also taking place lakeside are the city's Fourth of July festivities, along with a variety of other town activities. Other Hesperia attractions include the Cinema Safari Zoo, housing exotic animals used for educational programs and movie and television productions; and Cal-Earth (The California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture). Sports fans have an area professional baseball team only minutes away: The High Desert Mavericks, the Class Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Hesperia62,582$43,004
Adelanto18,130$35,254
Apple Valley54,239$45,070
Highland44,605$43,649
Rialto91,873$42,638
San Bernardino185,401$33,357
Victorville64,029$39,988


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

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



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Do you live in Hesperia, California and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Hesperia.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Hesperia treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Hesperia would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Hesperia to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Outpatient Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Hesperia will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Hesperia, California, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Hesperia, CA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Hesperia, CA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Hesperia, CA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Hesperia is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are 2 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Programs in Hesperia, California. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Hesperia:

Aegis Medical Systems Inc Hesperia, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
San Bernardino County Hesperia, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Lake Arrowhead Treatment Center Lake Arrowhead, CA 10.9 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
One 2 One Mentors Inc Victorville, CA 11.5 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Steps Ultimate Solutions Apple Valley, CA 13.6 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Christian Alcohol Awareness Program San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Inland Valley Recovery Services San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Miracles in Recovery Inc San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
New House Inc San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New House Inc Women With Children San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Veterans Alcoholic Rehab Progs (VARP) San Bernardino, CA 15.3 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Rim Family Services Inc Skyforest, CA 15.9 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Social Science Services Inc Bloomington, CA 21.0 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Colton Clinical Services Colton, CA 23.1 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
MHS Central Valley Colton, CA 23.1 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Loma Linda University Redlands, CA 26.9 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central Valley Regional Recovery Ctr Colton, CA 28.8 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Western Clinical Health Servs (WCHS) Colton, CA 28.8 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Cedar House Bloomington, CA 28.9 miles from Hesperia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

The level of alcohol use was associated with illegal drug use in 2005. Among the 16.0 million heavy drinkers aged 12 or older, 32.0 percent were current illegal drug users. Persons who were not current alcohol users were less likely to have used illegal drugs in the past month (3.5 percent) than those who reported (a) current use of alcohol but did not meet the criteria for binge or heavy use (5.9 percent), (b) binge use but did not meet the criteria for heavy use (16.1 percent), or (c) heavy use of alcohol (32.0 percent).

Bills pending in the Michigan state Legislature would make the possession of bath salt drugs and some of their stimulant components a felony in the state.

Demographic data continues to show most cocaine users as older, inner-city crack addicts.

Because of its chemical structure, heroin penetrates the brain more quickly than other opiates, which is probably why many opiate addicts prefer heroin.

Some individuals withdrawing from heroin may show persistent withdrawal symptoms for months.

In 2006, 57.0 percent of boys aged 12 or older were current drinkers, higher than the rate for girls (45.2 percent). However, among teens aged 12 to 17, the percentage of boys who were current drinkers (16.3 percent) was similar to the rate for girls (17.0 percent).


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 Hesperia:

Hesperia Aa
Christ The King Church
Elm St
Hesperia, California 92345

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Hesperia, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Hesperia, 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 May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Hesperia, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
8%
8%
Marijuana use in Hesperia, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Hesperia, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
15%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
76%
24%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
17%
55%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Hesperia, 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
6%
29%
0%
9%
7%
1%
30%
10%
3%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Hesperia, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
8%
2%
5%
11%
5%
6%
10%
22%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Hesperia, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Hesperia, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Hesperia, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Hesperia, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
5%
2%
2%
11%
3%
11%
9%
22%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
7%
68%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
85%
15%
Surveys updated monthly.

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