Turlock, California

Introduction to Turlock, California

The city of Turlock, located in Stanislaus County, is nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Situated about 93 miles south of the state capital of Sacramento at the intersection of California State Highways 99 and 165, Turlock affords close proximity to Interstate I-5 and State Highways 33, 132, and 140. Nearest communities are Modesto (to the northwest) and Merced (to the southeast). Turlock is the home of California State University Stanislaus (CSUS).

Incorporated in 1908, Turlock grew and developed in the midst of a heavy agricultural region. Benefiting from the influx of a diverse mix of ethnic and cultural residents, the city prospered through the 20th century and at one point was known for having the most churches for any city its size in the United States. In 1960, California State University Stanislaus opened its doors for the first time, helping to spur the city's growth. In the 1980s and beyond, Turlock underwent extensive growth in both its residential and commercial areas, concurrent with a statewide boom in housing demand and construction as well as a spillover effect from growth in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Turlock Attractions

Turlock is replete with things to see and do. The Turlock Historical Museum is located in the heart of the city's historical downtown district. The Lawton Doll Company is a unique venue where visitors can view first-hand the porcelain doll making process. The Hilmar Cheese Company offers tours, cheese tasting, and insight into the intricacies of the cheese-making process. One of Turlock’s hidden treasures is the Great Impressions Art and Antiques Gallery, home to over 2,000 original works of art in a large variety of styles. Theatrical and musical performances can be found at the Turlock Community Theatre and on the CSUS campus. Art gallery displays are available at the Carnegie Center and West Main Art Gallery.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Turlock55,810$44,501
Ceres34,609$43,587
Hughson3,980$46,325
Livingston10,473$33,939
Modesto188,856$45,681
Patterson11,606$51,422
Waterford6,924$41,698

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Turlock Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Do you live in Turlock, 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 Turlock.

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

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Turlock 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 Turlock, 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.

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

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

Living Center Turlock, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Stanislaus Cnty Behavioral Health and Turlock, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Behavorial Health and Recovery Service Ceres, CA 6.9 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Center for Human Services Ceres Ceres, CA 6.9 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Mental Health Systems Inc Ceres, CA 6.9 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Stanislaus Recovery Center Ceres, CA 6.9 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Nirvana Drug and Alcohol Institute Modesto, CA 12.5 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
First Step Perinatal Program Modesto, CA 12.8 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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), Access to Recovery
Living Center Modesto Modesto, CA 12.8 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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
Stanislaus County (BHRS) Modesto, CA 12.8 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Hope Recovery Modesto, CA 14.2 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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
Recovery Systems Associates Modesto, CA 14.2 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Stanislaus Cnty Dept of Mental Health Modesto, CA 14.2 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Stan Works Modesto, CA 14.2 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Center for Human Services Riverbank Riverbank, CA 14.2 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Nirvana Drug and Alcohol Trt Prog Modesto, CA 15.0 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Community Social Model Advocates Inc Atwater, CA 17.5 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Center for Human Services Patterson Patterson, CA 20.4 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Elan Senior Living Inc Patterson, CA 20.4 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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
Stanislaus Cnty Behavioral Health and Patterson, CA 20.4 miles from Turlock
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

In researching the factors that contribute to inhalant abuse, it was suggested that a history of child abuse, poor grades and quitting school were associated with "huffing".

The rates of current use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco were unchanged between 2004 and 2005. However, between 2002 and 2005, past month use of a tobacco product declined from 30.4 to 29.4 percent, and past month cigarette use decreased from 26.0 to 24.9 percent.

Approximately one fifth (20.5 percent) of persons aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey. Although the number of current drinkers increased between 2000 and 2001, the number of those reporting binge drinking did not change significantly.

The major morphine withdrawal symptoms have been reported to peak between 48 and 96 hours after the last dose of the drug and to subside after about 8 to 10 days.

When Coca was introduced to Europe, the alkaloid cocaine was isolated. Its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic were discovered. However, these discoveries were not without cost to those who experimented with it. The result was addiction and dependency on cocaine.

In 2005, 23.4 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that, in the past year, they had gotten into a serious fight at school or at work; 16.8 percent had taken part in a group-against-group fight; 3.2 percent had carried a handgun at least once; 3.3 percent had sold illegal drugs (down from 3.8 percent in 2004); 4.2 percent had, at least once, stolen or tried to steal something worth more than $50; and 7.4 percent had, in at least one instance, attacked others with intent to seriously hurt them (down from 8.2 percent in 2004).


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 Turlock:

12 Steps Up Crowell
4105 Crowell Rd & Christofferso
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Serenity Fellowship
2101 Geer, Bld A
Turlock, California 95382

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 12:00 AM
Wednesday, 12:00 AM
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Friday, 2:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 AM
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 AM
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 AM
Saturday, 12:00 AM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 AM
Monday, 2:00 PM

Serenity Fellowship 2
Serenity Fellowship
2101 Geer, Bld A
Turlock, California 95382

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Sunday, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Thursday, 6:00 PM
Monday, 6:00 PM
Saturday, 6:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 PM

Serenity Fellowship 3
Serenity Fellowship
2101 Geer, Bld A
Turlock, California 95382

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Simply Aa
1468 Lander Av
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Monday, 2:00 PM
Friday, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 AM
Tuesday, 12:00 AM
Thursday, 12:00 AM
Monday, 12:00 AM
Friday, 12:00 AM
Sunday, 12:00 AM
Wednesday, 12:00 AM

Simply Aa 2
Simply Aa
1468 Lander Av
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 2:30 PM
Saturday, 2:30 PM
Friday, 2:30 PM
Monday, 2:30 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Sunday, 2:30 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 2:30 PM
Sunday, 7:00 AM

Simply Aa 3
Simply Aa
1468 Lander Ave
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM
Sunday, unknown
Saturday, 6:30 PM
Friday, 6:30 PM
Thursday, unknown
Thursday, 6:30 PM
Sunday, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Saturday, unknown
Tuesday, unknown
Friday, unknown
Monday, unknown
Wednesday, unknown

Simply Aa 4
Simply Aa
1468 Lander Ave
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM

Simply Aa 5
Simply Aa
1468 Lander Ave
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Turlock Group
2321 S. Golden State Blvd.
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 2:00 PM
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Monday, 2:00 PM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Monday, 5:00 PM

Turlock Group 2
Turlock Group
2321 S. Golden State Blvd.
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 2:30 PM
Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 PM
Friday, 2:30 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 2:30 PM
Friday, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:30 PM

Turlock Group 3
Turlock Group
334 N. Center St
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Friday, 5:30 PM
Sunday, unknown

Turlock Group 4
Turlock Group
334 N. Center St
Turlock, California 95380

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Turlock, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Turlock, 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 Turlock, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
7%
5%
Marijuana use in Turlock, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
79%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Turlock, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
10%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
82%
14%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
28%
42%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Turlock, 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
14%
20%
2%
9%
6%
1%
35%
4%
3%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Turlock, 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%
3%
5%
13%
5%
7%
9%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Turlock, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Turlock, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
89%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Turlock, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Turlock, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
3%
6%
3%
5%
14%
4%
12%
7%
15%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
7%
62%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
36%
64%
Surveys updated monthly.

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