Napa, California

Introduction to Napa, California

The county seat and principal city of Napa County is the California city of Napa. It is one of five incorporated cities in the county (the others being Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, and American Canyon). The city lies in the heart of the Napa Valley, 45 miles north of Oakland and about 60 miles southwest of Sacramento. The center of business and economic activity for the Napa Valley, the city of Napa has an economy today which is largely based on wine and tourism. Napa Valley has for the past several decades enjoyed a reputation as one of the most popular tourist attractions in California, and is world-renowned for its wines.

The City of Napa was founded in 1848 by Nathan Coombs and was incorporated as a city in 1872. The first business establishment opened it doors in Napa in 1849, but it was the gold rush of the late fifties that saw Napa bloom as a city. The city provided gold miners a refuge from severe winters in the gold fields, and steady work for those who became disillusioned. Cattle ranches were plentiful, and lumber had become a mushrooming industry. The year 1858 marked the onset of the great silver rush in Napa Valley, with quicksilver mines operating in many areas by the mid-1860s. The Twentieth Century saw the blossoming of the agricultural and wine industry in the Valley, and along with it came a host of supporting banking, commercial and retail activity which took root within the City of Napa and continues to this day.

The wine industry began to take shape in Napa Valley before the turn of the century. By the year 1900 there were already more than 140 wineries in the area, including mainstays such as Beringer, Chateau Montelena, and Charles Krug Winery. The industry suffered a setback during the prohibition era, but came back strong following World War II. When Robert Mondavi founded his new large scale winery in 1965, more wineries soon followed, giving the valley's reputation a strong boost. An even stronger boost resulted from the famous Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, when a Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon bested several famous French labels in a blind tasting format, cementing the region's reputation as a producer of world class wines. Today Napa Valley features more than 200 wineries and grows many different grape varieties, with its relatively warm climate especially favoring the production of varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon.

Attractions in and around Napa

Napa Valley is itself one of the most popular tourist attractions in California, boasting world-renowned wineries and outstanding restaurants. The region also has many local attractions centered around the wine and food industries. The Napa Valley Wine Train takes passengers on a scenic 3-hour 36-mile gourmet dining excursion through the heart of Napa Valley aboard a lavishly restored 1917 Pullman dining car. The Napa Valley Expo is a unique facility hosting a variety of trade shows, rodeos, concerts, etc., and also home to the annual Napa Town & Country Fair. COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts explores the region's food and drink culture with lively programs, exhibitions, demonstrations, and classes. Annual events include Napa's big street fair of the year, the Wine and Crafts Faire, held every September in the downtown part of the city. Also very popular is the really big fair in the county, the Napa Town & Country Fair, which takes place every August at the Napa Valley Expo. The months of February and March are filled with a series of events associated with the Annual Mustard Festival.

Cultural attractions in Napa include the Napa Valley Opera House, showcasing a variety of music and performing arts including world-class musical theatre, plays, jazz, chamber music, dance, and opera. The Opera House was recently restored and reopened after being closed for 88 years. The Napa Valley Symphony holds most of its concerts at the Lincoln Theater at the Veterans Home in Yountville (9 miles north of the city of Napa), but performs an annual free concert by the river at Veterans Park in downtown Napa. The Firefighter Museum is another popular Napa attraction, featuring a 1904 horse-drawn steamer, a 1913 Model T Ford, and more. The Jarvis Conservatory is a unique Napa theater devoted to the relatively little known art form of Spanish Opera.

Hot air ballooning is one of the most popular attractions in Napa Valley. Balloons Above The Valley and Bonaventura Balloon Company are two of the Napa outlets offering this activity. Theme park lovers can take the short drive to nearby Vallejo (14 miles to the south), home of Six Flags Marine World.

Those inclined to take the one-hour drive south to San Francisco can enjoy several attractions, including the San Francisco Zoo, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Cable Car Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. A 60-minute drive north to Sacramento finds another list of popular attractions, including the Crocker Art Museum, the California State Capitol Building, and the Sacramento Zoo.

Sports fans can enjoy the same choice, as both cities are home to professional teams, such as the following:

  • Major League Baseball: Athletics (Oakland), Giants (San Francisco)
  • Minor League Baseball: River Cats,(AAA, Sacramento)
  • NFL Football: Raiders (Oakland), 49'ers (San Francisco)
  • Basketball: Golden State Warriors (NBA), Sacramento Kings (NBA), Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA)
  • World Indoor Soccer League: Knights (Sacramento)
  • Major League Lacrosse (MLL): Dragons (San Francisco)

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Napa72,585$58,788
American Canyon9,774$61,536
Fairfield96,178$55,503
Sonoma9,128$65,600
Suisun City26,118$63,616
Vacaville88,625$63,950
Vallejo116,760$56,805

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Napa Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Napa, California? Are you concerned about a family member in Napa, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Napa, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Napa, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Napa, 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 and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Napa, 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 Napa, 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Napa, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Napa, 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 Napa, 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 Napa, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Napa - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Napa. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Napa. 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 Napa, California Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 5 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs in Napa, California. We have also provided 15 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Napa:

Alternatives for Better Living Napa, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Lloyd Wolfe Juvenile Justice Network Napa, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Napa County Health and Human Services Napa, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Our Family Corporation Napa, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Our Family Recovery Center Napa, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Crutchers Serenity House Inc Deer Park, CA 10.0 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Saint Helena Hosp and Hlth Ctr Progam Deer Park, CA 10.0 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Helena Hosp and Hlth Ctr Program Deer Park, CA 10.0 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mountain Vista Farm Glen Ellen, CA 14.1 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Saint Helena Recovery Center St. Helena, CA 15.2 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
MedMark Treatment Centers Inc Fairfield, CA 15.5 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Principles Alcohol and Drug Program Vacaville, CA 17.6 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Genesis House Inc Vallejo, CA 17.7 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Path To Recovery Vallejo, CA 17.7 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Pharmatox Inc Fairfield, CA 18.4 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Youth and Family Services Fairfield, CA 18.4 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
House of Acts Vallejo, CA 18.4 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program Travis AFB, CA 20.2 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Duffys Myrtledale Inc Calistoga, CA 20.8 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
A Step Up Cotati, CA 22.5 miles from Napa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

Recent studies have indicated that the users of bath salts are male and female and that they range in age from teenagers to being adults in their 40's; the common denominator appeared to be that most of the users appeared to have an extensive substance abuse history.

Young adults aged 18 to 22 enrolled full time in college were more likely than their peers not enrolled full time (this category includes part-time college students and persons not enrolled in college) to use alcohol, binge drink, and drink heavily in 2004. Binge and heavy use rates for college students were 43.4 and 18.6 percent, respectively, compared with 39.4 and 13.5 percent, respectively, for other persons aged 18 to 22.

It is recommended that people addicted to opiates seek professional opiate detox to help them through the potentially dangerous withdrawal process.

The individual that becomes dependent of Xanax no longer takes the medication for anxiety; the addicted patient now takes the drug for the anxiety that is caused by withdrawal from the medication.

In 2008, 75.9 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 enrolled in school in the past year reported having seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages at school, which was similar to the 75.8 percent reported in 2007, but was lower than the 78.8 percent reported in 2002. The prevalence of past month use of illegal drugs or marijuana was lower among those who reported having such exposure (8.5 percent and 6.1 percent for illegal drugs and marijuana, respectively) than among those who reported having no such exposure (12.1 percent and 9.0 percent, respectively).

Treatment need is defined as having a substance use disorder or receiving treatment at a specialty facility (hospital inpatient, drug or alcohol rehabilitation, or mental health centers) within the past 12 months. In 2007, 23.2 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illegal drug or alcohol use problem (9.4 percent of persons aged 12 or older). Of these, 2.4 million (1.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older and 10.4 percent of those who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility. Thus, 20.8 million persons (8.4 percent of the population aged 12 or older) needed treatment for an illegal drug or alcohol use problem but did not receive treatment at a specialty substance abuse facility in the past year.


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 Napa:

Came To Believe
Napa County Health & Human Services
2344 Old Sonoma Rd
Napa, California 94559

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:30 AM

Hut Group
Crosswalk Church
1st Street
Napa, California 94558

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:15 PM

Keep It Simple Sister
First United Methodist Church
Fourth And Franklin Streets
Napa, California 94559

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:00 PM

Men's 7 Stag
First Presbyterian Church
1333 3rd Street
Napa, California 94559

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM

New Life Women's Group
Crosswalk Church
2590 First Street
Napa, California 94558

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Saturday Night Speaker Mtg
Salvation Army Corp Off
590 Franklin St
Napa, California 94559

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Serenity On Saturday
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Jefferson & Trower
Napa, California 94558

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:30 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Napa, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Napa, 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 Napa, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
0%
16%
Marijuana use in Napa, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Napa, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
3%
97%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
86%
12%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
19%
53%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Napa, 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
9%
11%
2%
2%
4%
1%
54%
15%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Napa, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
2%
7%
2%
3%
14%
2%
6%
8%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Napa, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Napa, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Napa, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
94%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Napa, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
3%
8%
2%
3%
14%
2%
10%
5%
21%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
16%
60%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
13%
87%
Surveys updated monthly.

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