Norwalk, California

Introduction to Norwalk California

Incorporated in 1957, Norwalk is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, in Southern California. Norwalk is approximately twenty minutes southeast of Los Angeles, fifteen minutes northwest of Anaheim, and an hour and forty five minutes northwest of San Diego.

The area now known as Norwalk was first settled by the Shoshonean Indian tribe. The first European settlers were Spanish settlers who arrived in the late 1760s.

Norwalk is located only 25 minutes west of Los Angeles International (LAX) airport. Norwalk provides easy access to the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5), the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605), the Century Freeway (I-105, the Artesia Freeway (CA/SR-91), the Imperial Highway (CA/SR-90), and Firestone Boulevard (CA/SR-42).

Norwalk has received six "League of California Cities Helen Putnam Awards of Excellence" between 1997 and 2005, in categories such as "Children, Youth & Families", "Community Services", "Public Safety", and "Youth Development". The Cesar Chavez Elementary school in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District was recognized as a "Distinguished Elementary School" by the "California School Recognition Program".

Norwalk Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Norwalk residents have easy access to all of the cultural and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and Anaheim. Some of the items of note in and around the City of Norwalk include:

  • The Hargitt House Museum
  • The major theme park attractions of nearby Anaheim including Disneyland
  • Norwalk Park

Southern California is rich in professional sports offerings. Norwalk's location provides residents with easy access to the following professional sports teams:

  • Baseball:
    • Major League Baseball (MLB) - the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Dodgers. A road trip south adds the San Diego Padres to this list.
    • Minor League Baseball (MiLB) - the Inland Empire 66ers, the Lake Elsinore Storm, and the Lancaster JetHawks. The 66ers are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the storm are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the JetHawks are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Basketball:
    • NBA - the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
    • WNBA - the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • Football:
    • The Arena Football League (AFL) - Los Angeles Avengers.
    • The National Football League (NFL) - San Diego Chargers in San Diego to the south.
  • Lacrosse:
    • Major League Lacrosse (MLL) - The Los Angeles Riptide.
  • Soccer:
    • Major League Soccer (MLS) - Club Deportivo Chivas USA and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
    • The United Soccer League (USL) Los Angeles Storm, and Southern California Seahorses who play in the USL Premier Development League. Also to the south, the United Soccer League (USL) USL Premier Development League San Diego Gauchos and the USL W-League San Diego Gauchos Women.
  • Hockey:
    • The ECHL Sand Diego Gulls in San Diego to the south.
    • The National Hockey League (NHL) - Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Norwalk103,298$47,524
Artesia16,380$47,017
Bellflower72,878$42,822
Cerritos51,488$76,944
Downey107,323$50,017
La Mirada46,783$66,598
Santa Fe Springs17,438$49,867

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Norwalk Racial Diversity


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Norwalk, California? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Norwalk 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Norwalk that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Norwalk 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 Norwalk are Outpatient Addiction Recovery, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Norwalk will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Norwalk, 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Norwalk 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Norwalk, CA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Norwalk. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Norwalk 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 Facility 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, California Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 4 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Norwalk, California. We have also provided 16 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Norwalk:

Atlantic Recovery Services Norwalk, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Helpline Youth Counseling Inc Norwalk, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Norwalk, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Pacific Norwalk Medical Clinic Norwalk, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
LA Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Santa Fe Springs, CA 1.8 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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
Phoenix Houses of California Santa Fe Springs, CA 1.8 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pacific Clinics Santa Fe Springs, CA 2.2 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Alternative Options Counseling and Cerritos, CA 2.8 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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
Little House Inc Bellflower, CA 2.8 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Caring Residential Care Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.9 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Anaheim, CA 3.3 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CRC Inc Whittier, CA 3.3 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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
Richard J Perla PhD and Associates La Mirada, CA 4.3 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Counseling Services El Monte, CA 4.6 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
SPIRITT Family Services El Monte, CA 4.6 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pacific Clinics Subst Abuse MH Servs Glendora, CA 4.6 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Home from Home Inc Lakewood, CA 4.6 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
ADAPT Aware Zone Inc Whittier, CA 5.2 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LUNA Recovery Inc Whittier, CA 5.2 miles from Norwalk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid

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

In 2006, the average age at first alcohol use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 16.6 years, similar to the corresponding 2005 estimate (16.4 years). The mean age at first use among recent initiates aged 12 or older who initiated use prior to the age of 21 was 15.8 years. This is significantly higher than the 2005 estimate (15.6 years).

Past year initiates of LSD aged 12 or older increased from 270,000 in 2007 to 394,000 in 2008, approximately doubling since 2003, when the estimate was 200,000. Past year initiates of PCP decreased from 123,000 in 2002 to 53,000 in 2008.

Street dealers often promote methadone as a heroin alternative; it is such a potent drug, that sales of methadone on the street have recently skyrocketed.

The majority of parents go to great lengths in order try to protect their children and create a safe and healthy environment; conversely, it is important that they come to realize that prescription drugs are beneficial only when used appropriately.

More than one fifth (22.7 percent) of persons aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey in 2005. This translates to about 55 million people, comparable with the estimates reported since 2002.

One of the earliest uses of meth was during World War II when the German military dispensed it under the trade name Pervitin. It was widely distributed across rank and division, from elite forces to tank crews and aircraft personnel.


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 Norwalk:

Cider House Big Book Study
Hospital
11401 S Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 1:00 PM

High Hopes
13000 Olive @ San Antonio
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Hopeful Trudgers
Church
11507 Studebaker Rd
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Hoxie Group
12719 Studebaker Rd
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Keep It Simple
Hospital
11401 So Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Norwalk Speakers
Church
13000 San Antonio Dr
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Phoenix Beginners
Church
13000 San Antonio
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Sat Night Live
Church
13000 San Antonio Dr
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

The Great Fact Steps & Traditions Work Shop
Hospital
11401 So Bloomfield
Norwalk, California 90650

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Norwalk, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
22%
2%
Marijuana use in Norwalk, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
82%
17%
Perception of Alcohol in Norwalk, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
10%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
20%
49%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Norwalk, 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
12%
29%
2%
4%
1%
1%
29%
14%
2%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Norwalk, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
6%
2%
3%
14%
2%
6%
8%
25%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Norwalk, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Norwalk, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
83%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Norwalk, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
92%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Norwalk, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
3%
6%
3%
4%
13%
3%
7%
8%
23%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
13%
54%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
20%
80%
Surveys updated monthly.

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