West Hartford, Connecticut

West Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 95 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is part of the Hartford metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 63,589 people people live in West Hartford.

The People and Families of West Hartford

In West Hartford, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in West Hartford. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

It turns out that people in West Hartford tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($103,025) in West Hartford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Hartford College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Hartford Racial Diversity


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

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



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Do you live in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford.

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

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in West Hartford 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 West Hartford, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in West Hartford, 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in West Hartford, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in West Hartford, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in West Hartford 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 West Hartford, Connecticut Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Alliance Treatment Center Inc Avon, CT 0.8 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
John Dempsey Hospital Farmington, CT 2.6 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Solutions Inc Hartford, CT 2.6 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
CSI Connecticut Inc Hartford, CT 2.6 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Youth Challenge of Connecticut Hartford, CT 2.6 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hartford Behavioral Health Hartford, CT 3.1 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
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 3.1 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
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 3.1 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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 3.1 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
Community Renewal Team Hartford, CT 3.2 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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), Access to Recovery
Hogar Crea International of CT Inc Hartford, CT 3.2 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Community Health Services Inc Hartford, CT 4.3 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Community Substance Abuse Centers Hartford, CT 4.3 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hogar Crea International of Hartford, CT 4.3 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Veterans Affairs Newington, CT 5.0 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Farrell Treatment Center New Britain, CT 6.3 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 6.4 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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
Paces Counseling Associates Inc East Hartford, CT 6.5 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Inter-Community Mental Hlth Group Inc East Hartford, CT 7.0 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Veterans Recovery Center Rocky Hill, CT 7.9 miles from West Hartford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)

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

Before taking Ativan, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Across geographic divisions in 2001, underage current alcohol use rates ranged from 24.2 percent in the East South Central division and 26.8 percent in the Pacific division to 35.0 percent in New England. Between 2000 and 2001, there was an increase in underage drinking in the West South Central division (from 27.5 to 30.4 percent).

While individuals over the age of 30 continue to make up the majority of heroin addicts in the United States, the fast growing heroin demographic is among young people age 17-21.

Perceived risk is measured by NSDUH as the percentage reporting that there is great risk in the substance use behavior. Among teens aged 12 to 17, there were no changes in the perceived risk of marijuana, cocaine, or heroin use between 2006 and 2007. However, between 2002 and 2007, there were increases in the perceived risk of smoking marijuana once a month (from 32.4 to 34.5 percent) and smoking marijuana once or twice a week (from 51.5 to 54.7 percent). On the other hand, the percentage of teens who perceived that trying heroin once or twice is a great risk declined from 58.5 percent in 2002 to 57.0 percent in 2007, and those who perceived that using LSD once or twice a week is a great risk declined from 76.2 to 74.2 percent.

Most MDMA pills are produced in Belgium and the Netherlands, but there have been reports of attempts to establish clandestine MDMA labs in CEWG sites such as Minneapolis, San Diego, and areas of Michigan and South Florida.

Methamphetamine, like alcohol, is metabolized by the kidneys; chronic long term use of the drug can lead to severe kidney damage.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in West Hartford:

1st Baptist Church
West Hartford
90 North Main St
West Hartford, Connecticut 6107

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Elmwood Community Church
26 Newington Road
West Hartford, Connecticut 6110

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

First Baptist Church
West Hartford
90 North Main St
West Hartford, Connecticut 6107

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

St. Helena's Church
31 Echo Lane
31echo Lane
West Hartford, Connecticut 6107

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

St. James Episcopal Church
1018 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, Connecticut 6107

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

St. Thomas The Apostle Church
West Hartford
868 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, Connecticut 6119

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Universalist Church
433 Fern St
West Hartford, Connecticut 6107

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church
1080 Boulevard
West Hartford, Connecticut 6119

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of West Hartford, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
78%
19%
Perception of Alcohol in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
2%
98%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
76%
15%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
16%
58%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in West Hartford, 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%
2%
1%
6%
4%
1%
59%
2%
2%
9%
Most common first drug experience in West Hartford, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
7%
2%
2%
12%
3%
8%
9%
19%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in West Hartford, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in West Hartford, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
92%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in West Hartford, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in West Hartford, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
3%
8%
3%
4%
11%
2%
7%
8%
24%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
6%
66%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
90%
10%
Surveys updated monthly.

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