Novato, California

Novato, California, in Marin county, is 9 miles SE of Petaluma, California (center to center) and 24 miles N of San Francisco, California. The city is included in the San Francisco metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 47,630 people lived in Novato.

The People and Families of Novato

In Novato, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Novato had a median family income of $74,434. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Novato.)

Political Inclinations

Novato residents donated more money ($32,100) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Novato.

Novato Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Novato are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Novato, 83% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Novato.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Novato47,630$74,434
Corte Madera9,100$95,471
Fairfax7,319$68,308
Larkspur12,014$104,028
Petaluma54,548$71,158
San Anselmo12,378$86,528
San Rafael56,063$74,398

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Novato Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Novato Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Novato Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Novato Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Novato Median Family Income

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

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



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Do you live in Novato, 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 Novato.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Novato 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Novato 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 Novato to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Rehab Programs, Long-term Rehab Programs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Novato 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 Novato, 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 Facility in Novato, 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 Treatment Center in Novato, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Novato, 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Novato 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 Novato, California Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Henry Ohlhoff Novato, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Henry Ohlhoff North Novato, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Center Point Inc El Cerrito, CA 4.9 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Service Agency of Marin County San Rafael, CA 4.9 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bay Area Community Resources Sausalito, CA 4.9 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bayside Marin San Rafael, CA 8.1 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: 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
Mayflower Center San Rafael, CA 8.1 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Buckelew Programs San Anselmo, CA 8.2 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Serenity Knolls Forest Knolls, CA 8.8 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bay Area Community Resources Inc San Rafael, CA 10.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Community Action Marin San Rafael, CA 10.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Marin Services for Men San Rafael, CA 10.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Marin Treatment Center San Rafael, CA 10.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Marin Services for Women Greenbrae, CA 11.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mary Ann Barr PhD Mill Valley, CA 14.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Teen Solutions Mill Valley, CA 14.0 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
West Marin Community Outreach Point Reyes Station, CA 15.5 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Born Free Program Martinez, CA 16.4 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Discovery House Martinez, CA 16.4 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bi Bett Corporation Pittsburg, CA 16.4 miles from Novato
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Hallucinogens were used in the past month by 1.0 million persons (0.4 percent) aged 12 or older in 2007, including 503,000 (0.2 percent) who had used Ecstasy. These estimates were similar to the corresponding estimates for 2006.

The number of current heroin users increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006, and the corresponding prevalence rate increased from 0.06 to 0.14 percent.

A majority of teens aged 12 to 17 (91.0 percent) in 2007 reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their trying marijuana or hashish once or twice. Current marijuana use was much less prevalent among teens who perceived strong parental disapproval for trying marijuana or hashish once or twice than for those who did not (4.6 vs. 28.1 percent).

"Bath Salts" are rapidly increasing in popularity throughout the United States, according state and local law enforcement officials.

Opiates can trigger a number of unpleasant, sometimes deadly effects including vomiting, cloudy thinking, coma, slowed motor skills, constipation, dilated pupils, unconsciousness, drowsiness, and depression of respiration.

Federal regulators are actively studying and researching the abuse data to see if the compounds that are used in bath salts warrant drug scheduling.


The following survey was completed by residents of Novato, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Novato, 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 Novato, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
86%
4%
10%
Marijuana use in Novato, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
91%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Novato, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
22%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
85%
15%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
7%
64%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Novato, 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%
29%
2%
10%
2%
2%
32%
3%
0%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Novato, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
3%
3%
2%
13%
2%
11%
7%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Novato, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Novato, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
85%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in Novato, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
82%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Novato, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
8%
3%
3%
12%
2%
10%
6%
22%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
15%
62%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
86%
14%
Surveys updated monthly.

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