Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado, in Mesa county, is 183 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 196 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 41,986.

The People and Families of Grand Junction

In Grand Junction, about 50% of adults are married. Grand Junction offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Junction had a median family income of $43,851.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Grand Junction gave more campaign money ($34,685) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grand Junction Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Grand Junction.

Commuting

In Grand Junction, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Grand Junction, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Grand Junction41,986$43,851
Fruita6,478$38,487

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%Grand Junction Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Grand Junction Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Grand Junction Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Grand Junction Affordability of Rents

The listings in Grand Junction, Colorado and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Grand Junction, Colorado 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 Grand Junction.

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

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, Colorado, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Grand Junction, CO. 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 Treatment Center in Grand Junction, CO. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Grand Junction, CO. 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 Program in Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, Colorado Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 15 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Grand Junction, Colorado. We have also provided 5 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Grand Junction:

AACES Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Adult Adolescent Alcohol Treatment Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alpha Center Psychological Services Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Behavioral Clinical Services Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Dos Rios Counseling Inc Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gateway Youth and Family Services Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Inner Journey Community Counseling Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Inner Journey Counseling Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mesa County Criminal Justice Services Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
New Memories Inc Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Personal Growth Counseling Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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
Salvation Army Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
White River Counseling Grand Junction, CO
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Options Counseling Delta, CO 34.0 miles from Grand Junction
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harmony Foundation Inc Estes Park, CO 35.7 miles from Grand Junction
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 35.7 miles from Grand Junction
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
White River Counseling Rifle, CO 51.8 miles from Grand Junction
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Colorado Western Slope Counseling Delta, CO 55.3 miles from Grand Junction
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Did You Know? ...
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Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Grand Junction:

Congregational Church
1425 N. 5th
"Live and Let Live"
Grand Junction, Colorado

Meeting Days and Times
Thursday 8:00pm
The following survey was completed by residents of Grand Junction, Colorado as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, Colorado.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
21%
4%
Marijuana use in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
76%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
3%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
1%
64%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Grand Junction, 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
12%
20%
3%
7%
2%
0%
47%
6%
0%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Grand Junction, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
3%
7%
3%
2%
14%
2%
6%
9%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Grand Junction, Colorado schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Grand Junction, Colorado under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Grand Junction, Colorado under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
81%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Grand Junction, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
5%
3%
2%
14%
2%
8%
6%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
-3%
70%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
41%
59%
Surveys updated monthly.

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