Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 6 miles N of Milford, Connecticut (center to center) and 61 miles NE of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bridgeport metropolitan area. Shelton contains a population of approximately 38,101.

The People and Families of Shelton

In Shelton, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shelton, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelton had a median family income of $75,523. The typical family in Shelton is better off than most in Connecticut. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Shelton.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Shelton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,590. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Shelton Housing

Shelton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Shelton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Shelton38,101$75,523
Ansonia18,554$53,718
Bridgeport139,529$39,571
Derby12,391$54,715
Naugatuck30,989$59,216
New Haven123,626$35,950
West Haven52,360$51,631

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shelton Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shelton Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Shelton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shelton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shelton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Shelton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Shelton Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Shelton, Connecticut? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Shelton and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Shelton that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Shelton is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Shelton are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Long-term Treatment Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Shelton will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Shelton, Connecticut to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Shelton will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Shelton, CT. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Shelton, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Shelton, from an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Shelton. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Shelton which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Shelton, CT. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Griffin Hospital Derby, CT 3.2 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
APT Foundation Inc Bridgeport, CT 6.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Daytop Bridgeport, CT 6.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Greater Bridgeport Community MH Center Bridgeport, CT 6.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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 6.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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
Family Resource Associates Stratford, CT 6.1 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
New Era Rehabilitation Bridgeport, CT 7.6 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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)
Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc Bridgeport, CT 8.3 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Outpatient, 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Liberation Programs Inc Bridgeport, CT 8.4 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc Bridgeport, CT 8.4 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, 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
Recovery Network of Programs Inc Bridgeport, CT 8.4 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Connection Inc Bridgeport, CT 8.6 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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 8.6 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Bridges Milford, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, 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)
Grant Street Partnership New Haven, CT 10.4 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
South Central Rehabilitation Center New Haven, CT 10.4 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut West Haven, CT 10.5 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Helping Hand Center Inc Bridgeport, CT 10.6 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Affiliates for New Haven, CT 11.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
ALSO Cornerstone Inc New Haven, CT 11.0 miles from Shelton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Seventy-three percent of heroin addicts have reported the illegal use of Xanax at least once a week as a sleep aid.

Once having tried cocaine, users cannot predict or control the extent to which they will continue to use the drug.

Methamphetamine is white in color and is an odorless bitter powder that dissolves in water or alcohol.

Two year moving average rates from 2002 2003 to 2007 2008 indicate that current cigarette use among women aged 15 to 44 decreased from 30.7 to 27.3 percent for those who were not pregnant and from 18.0 to 16.4 percent for those who were pregnant, although the latter difference was not statistically significant.

In 2005, there were 108,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used heroin for the first time within the past 12 months. The average age at first use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 22.2 years in 2005. There were no significant changes in the number of initiates or in the average age at first use from 2002 to 2005.

Amphetamine was first introduced in the 1930s as a remedy for nasal congestion.


The following survey was completed by residents of Shelton, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Shelton, 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 Shelton, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
0%
11%
Marijuana use in Shelton, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
77%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Shelton, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
4%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
7%
55%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Shelton, 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
12%
13%
3%
8%
7%
0%
51%
5%
0%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Shelton, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
3%
5%
2%
4%
11%
4%
11%
7%
18%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Shelton, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Shelton, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
84%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Shelton, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
79%
14%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Shelton, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
8%
2%
5%
12%
2%
6%
5%
23%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
18%
57%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
70%
30%
Surveys updated monthly.

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