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Kensington, CT Profile
Kensington, CT, population 8,541 , is located
in Connecticut's Hartford county,
about 9.9 miles from Hartford and 15.6 miles from Waterbury.
In the 90's the population of Kensington has grown by about 3%.
Kensington Statistics
Kensington Gender Information
Males in Kensington: 4,067 (48%)
Females in Kensington: 4,474 (52%)
As % of Population in Kensington in Kensington
Race Diversity in Kensington
White: 96%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Kensington in Kensington
Age Diversity in Kensington
Median Age in Kensington: 41.5 (Males in Kensington: 40.4, Females in Kensington: 42.6)
Kensington Males Under 20: 12%
Kensington Females Under 20: 12%
Kensington Males 20 to 40: 11%
Kensington Females 20 to 40: 12%
Kensington Males 40 to 60: 15%
Kensington Females 40 to 60: 15%
Kensington Males Over 60: 9%
Kensington Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Kensington in Kensington
Kensington Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Kensington Median Household Income: $ 60,500
Kensington Median Value of Homes: $ 155,700
Kensington Location Information
Elevation: 84 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kensington
New Britain 1.9 Miles
Newington 4.9 Miles
Meriden 7.0 Miles
Portland 7.9 Miles
Middletown 7.9 Miles
Wethersfield 8.1 Miles
West Hartford 8.9 Miles
Bristol 9.7 Miles
Glastonbury 9.8 Miles
Hartford 9.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kensington
(Population 100,000+)
Hartford 9.9 Miles
Waterbury 15.6 Miles
New Haven 24.1 Miles
Springfield 33.5 Miles
Bridgeport 39.5 Miles
Stamford 56.7 Miles
Worcester 66.0 Miles
Providence 71.2 Miles
Yonkers 76.3 Miles
Paterson 88.3 Miles
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The listings in Kensington, Connecticut and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(4) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(7) Males
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(10) Females
(1) General Health Services
(10) Outpatient
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) Spanish Speaking
(3) Halfway House
(1) Teens and Adolescents
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Hospital Inpatient
(4) American Sign Language
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
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Do you live in Kensington, Connecticut 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 Kensington.
A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Kensington 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Kensington 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 Kensington to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Kensington 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 Kensington, Connecticut, 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Kensington, CT. 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Kensington, CT. 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 Kensington, CT. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Kensington 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 Kensington, Connecticut Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.
There are no listings in Kensington, CT. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Kensington, Connecticut:Farrell Treatment Center New Britain, CT 2.2 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
| Alliance Treatment Center New Britain, CT 2.5 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Veterans Affairs Newington, CT 4.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Veterans Recovery Center Rocky Hill, CT 5.2 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Wheeler Clinic Inc Hartford, CT 5.3 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Community Mental Health Affiliates New Britain, CT 5.3 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Clayton House Glastonbury, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
| Rushford Center Inc Glastonbury, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Connecticut Valley Hospital Middletown, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Connection House Middletown, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
| Saint Francis Care Behavioral Health Portland, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Stonehaven Portland, CT 7.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Connection House Inc Middletown, CT 8.4 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
| Hartford Behavioral Health Hartford, CT 8.6 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
| Hogar Crea Stowe Village Womens Center Hartford, CT 8.6 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, 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)
| Institute for the Hispanic Family Hartford, CT 8.6 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Institute of Living Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT 8.6 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Alliance Treatment Center Inc Avon, CT 8.7 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Alcohol and Drug Recov Ctrs Inc (ADRC) Hartford, CT 9.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
| Cedarcrest Regional Hospital Hartford, CT 9.0 miles from Kensington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
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.
It is possible to become dependent on a drug without being addicted to the substance; this scenario is often the case of what happens when an individual takes a prescription drug as directed for legitimate reasons in high doses for long periods of time.
Deaths usually occur more frequently at the beginning of the treatment in the methadone programs. They are usually a result of excessive doses of the drug.
Diversion and abuse of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin is particularly a problem in the eastern United States.
Persons aged 12 to 25 accounted for almost 60 percent (57.8 percent) of the total number of persons needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem. However, that group represented only 23 percent of the total population aged 12 or older. The percentage of the total accounted for by persons aged 12 to 25 at the State level ranged from 44 percent in the District of Columbia to 72 percent in New Hampshire.
Methamphetamine causes direct complications to the dopamine system which is directly associated with reduced motor skills and impaired verbal learning.
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