Estes Park, Colorado

Estes Park, Colorado, in Larimer county, is 23 miles W of Loveland, Colorado (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The town is in the Fort Collins - Loveland area. There are 5,413 residents in Estes Park.

The People and Families of Estes Park

In Estes Park, about 60% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Estes Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Estes Park had a median family income of $55,667. In Estes Park, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Estes Park. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Estes Park folks tended to give their money ($13,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Estes Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Estes Park that were owner-occupied was 60%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Estes Park housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Estes Park, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Estes Park, 83% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Estes Park is its reasonable commuting times.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Estes Park5,413$55,667
Berthoud4,839$58,491
Loveland50,608$54,337

High Points

Estes Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Estes Park Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Estes Park Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Estes Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Estes Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Estes Park People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Estes Park College Educated Adults


The listings in Estes Park, Colorado and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Estes Park, CO.? Do you know of someone in Estes Park, CO. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Estes Park comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Estes Park treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Estes Park would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Estes Park, CO., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Estes Park are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Estes Park have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Estes Park, Colorado delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Estes Park, CO. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Estes Park, CO. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Estes Park, CO. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Estes Park, CO.

Getting Help

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

There are 3 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Estes Park, Colorado. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Estes Park:

Counseling Place LLP Estes Park, CO
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harmony Foundation Inc Estes Park, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mount Hope Recovery Inc Estes Park, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ARC Counseling High Trek Ltd Fort Collins, CO 18.0 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Managed Adolescent Care Fort Collins, CO 18.0 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alcohol Counseling and Fort Collins, CO 22.5 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
A New Perspective Counseling Centers Fort Collins, CO 22.5 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Larimer County Institute for Fort Collins, CO 22.5 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Turning Point Center for Youth and Fort Collins, CO 22.5 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
InnerBalance Health Center Loveland, CO 24.3 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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
Luna Counseling LLP Granby, CO 26.3 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Boulder County Health Department Boulder, CO 27.7 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mental Health Center of Boulder County Boulder, CO 27.7 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SAGE Institute Boulder, CO 28.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Assessment Referral Counceling (ARC) Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Creative Counseling Services Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Jacob Center Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Larimer Center for Mental Health Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
North Colorado Behavioral Health of Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Turning Point Center For Youth Famly Fort Collins, CO 30.1 miles from Estes Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery

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

Meth is a powerful stimulant drug that increases brain activity. Short term effects, lasting up to 12 hours, include increased alertness, insomnia, hyperactivity, headache, decreased appetite, irritability, aggression, anxiety, nervousness, teeth grinding, convulsions and heart attack. Chronic abuse can lead to tooth decay, acne and skin sores (speed bumps), psychotic behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, rage, extreme violence, depression, fatal kidney and lung disorders and brain damage. Babies born to meth-using moms can be born addicted to meth and suffer birth defects, low birth weight, tremors and behavior disorders.

The number of recent new users of methamphetamine taken nonmedically among persons aged 12 or older was 259,000 in 2006. This estimate was not significantly different from the estimate in each year between 2002 and 2005, although there was a decline in methamphetamine initiates from 318,000 in 2004 to 192,000 in 2005. The average age of new methamphetamine users aged 12 to 49 was 18.9 years in 2002, 20.4 years in 2003, 20.6 years in 2004, 18.6 years in 2005, and 22.2 years in 2006. The difference in the 2006 estimate of this average age was not significantly different from the estimate in each year between 2002 and 2005.

In 2006, past month cigar smoking was equally common among male full-time college students aged 18 to 22 (19.0 percent) as among boys in the same age group who were not enrolled full time in college (20.3 percent).

In some cases, tablets sold as ecstasy do not contain any Ecstasy at all and may contain an assortment of undesirable drugs and substances, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, talcum powder, etc.

The past five years have seen a consistent year-over-year increase in emergency room visits related to heroin of 10% - 15%.

Among the 17.4 million people aged 12 or older who needed but did not receive treatment for an alcohol use problem in 2008, there were 651,000 (3.7 percent) who felt they needed treatment for their alcohol use problem. The number and the percentage were similar to those reported in 2007 (859,000 persons and 4.8 percent, respectively) and 2002 (761,000 persons and 4.5 percent, respectively). Of these, 512,000 (78.6 percent) did not make an effort to get treatment, and 139,000 (21.4 percent) made an effort but were unable to get treatment in 2008.


The following survey was completed by residents of Estes Park, Colorado as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Estes Park, Colorado. 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 Estes Park, Colorado.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
96%
0%
4%
Marijuana use in Estes Park, Colorado.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
84%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Estes Park, Colorado.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
2%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
79%
20%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
22%
51%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Estes Park, Colorado?
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%
15%
0%
10%
6%
0%
46%
0%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Estes Park, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
3%
6%
3%
2%
14%
3%
7%
8%
20%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Estes Park, Colorado schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Estes Park, Colorado under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Estes Park, Colorado under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Estes Park, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
2%
3%
2%
2%
13%
5%
8%
8%
26%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
32%
43%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
45%
55%
Surveys updated monthly.

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