Bethel, Connecticut

Bethel, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 2 miles SE of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 52 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is in the Danbury area. There are 18,067 residents in Bethel.

The People and Families of Bethel

In Bethel, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Bethel.

Political Inclinations

Bethel folks tended to give their money ($5,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Bethel.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Bethel Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bethel Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bethel College Educated Adults


The listings in Bethel, Connecticut and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Bethel, Connecticut and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Bethel and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bethel that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Bethel works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Bethel to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Long-term Treatment Centers, Inpatient Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Bethel. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Bethel, Connecticut, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Bethel will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Bethel, CT. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Bethel, CT., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Bethel will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Bethel, CT., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Bethel, CT. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Bethel. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in Bethel, CT. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Bethel, Connecticut:

MCCA McDonough House Danbury, CT 4.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Midwestern CT Council on Alcoholism Danbury, CT 4.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Connecticut Renaissance Inc Norwalk, CT 4.4 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Midwestern CT Council on Alc (MCCA) Danbury, CT 4.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
MCCA Ridgefield, CT 6.9 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Ruthe Feilbert Ridgefield, CT 6.9 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Private health insurance
Ruthe Feilbert Willis Ridgefield, CT 7.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
New Era Rehabilitation Bridgeport, CT 14.4 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, 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)
Fairfield Counseling Services Inc Fairfield, CT 14.5 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Connection Inc Bridgeport, CT 15.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Regional Network of Programs Inc Bridgeport, CT 15.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Silver Hill Hospital Inc New Canaan, CT 15.4 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Saint Vincents Medical Center Westport, CT 15.5 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
APT Foundation Inc Bridgeport, CT 15.6 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Daytop Bridgeport, CT 15.6 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Greater Bridgeport Community MH Center Bridgeport, CT 15.6 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
LMG Programs Bridgeport, CT 15.6 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Positive Directions Westport, CT 15.7 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Griffin Hospital Derby, CT 16.1 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Liberation Programs Inc Bridgeport, CT 16.2 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance

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

In addition to stopping drug use, the goal of a quality drug rehab addiction treatment program should be to return the individual to productive functioning within the family, workplace, and community.

The annual number of new cocaine users has generally increased over time. In 1975 there were 30,000 new users. The number increased from 300,000 in 1986 to 361,000 in 2000.

Some studies show that MDMA may be neurotoxic in humans. Other studies, however, suggest that any potential brain damage may be at least partially reversible following prolonged abstinence from MDMA.

The rate of MDE in the past year was higher for adolescent girls (11.9 percent) than for adolescent boys (4.6 percent). The prevalence of MDE with severe impairment was 8.2 percent for girls and 3.0 percent for boys.

In 2005, the number of new nonmedical users of OxyContin® aged 12 or older was 526,000, with an average age at first use of 23.2 years among those aged 12 to 49. These estimates are similar to estimates for 2004 (615,000 and 22.9 years, respectively).

In 2008, 31.7 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they had attended religious services 25 or more times in the past year, which was similar to the rates in 2007 (31.4 percent) and 2002 (33.0 percent). Also, 75.0 percent agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that religious beliefs are a very important part of their lives, which was similar to the 76.1 percent reported in 2007, but was lower than the 78.2 percent reported in 2002. In addition, 33.8 percent agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that it is important for their friends to share their religious beliefs, which was lower than the rates in 2007 (35.1 percent) and 2002 (35.8 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Bethel, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bethel, Connecticut. 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 Bethel, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
79%
13%
8%
Marijuana use in Bethel, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
87%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Bethel, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
9%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
78%
16%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
29%
46%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bethel, Connecticut?
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%
21%
3%
7%
0%
1%
37%
10%
2%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Bethel, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
6%
3%
5%
13%
2%
8%
8%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bethel, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
88%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
23%
75%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bethel, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
5%
3%
2%
12%
3%
11%
10%
17%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
15%
57%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
48%
52%
Surveys updated monthly.

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