Willimantic, Connecticut

Willimantic benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. The town contains a population of approximately 15,823.

The People and Families of Willimantic

In Willimantic, about 31% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Willimantic, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Approximately 30% of Willimantic is non-white. Willimantic offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willimantic had a median family income of $38,427.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Willimantic favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,900. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Willimantic Housing

Willimantic has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 38% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Willimantic, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Connecticut.

Commuting

In Willimantic, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Willimantic15,823$38,427
Danielson4,265$40,990
Hartford121,578$27,051
Jewett City3,053$45,826
Norwich36,117$49,155

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Willimantic Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Willimantic Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Willimantic, Connecticut and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Willimantic 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Willimantic that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Willimantic 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 Willimantic to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Willimantic. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Willimantic, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Willimantic 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic, CT., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Willimantic 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Willimantic, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Willimantic, 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Willimantic. 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 Willimantic, Connecticut Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 3 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities in Willimantic, Connecticut. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Willimantic:

Community Prev Addiction Services Inc Willimantic, CT
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hartford Dispensary Willimantic, CT
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Perception Programs Inc Willimantic, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Natchaug Hospital Inc Mansfield Center, CT 5.1 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc Lebanon, CT 5.8 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Community Prev Addiction Services Inc Danielson, CT 11.1 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Johnson Memorial Hospital Stafford Springs, CT 13.7 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Stafford Family Services Stafford Springs, CT 13.7 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
United Community and Family Services Norwich, CT 14.5 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Hope Manor Inc Manchester, CT 17.0 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mashantucket Pequot Ledyard, CT 19.3 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Quinebaug Day Treatment Center Putnam, CT 19.6 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Inter-Community Mental Hlth Group Inc East Hartford, CT 20.9 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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)
Alcohol and Drug Recov Ctrs Inc (ADRC) Hartford, CT 21.7 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Halfway House
Cedarcrest Regional Hospital Hartford, CT 21.7 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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
Hartford PHP and Adult Psychiatric Srv Hartford, CT 21.7 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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, Males, 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)
Paces Counseling Associates Inc East Hartford, CT 21.9 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stonington Institute North Stonington, CT 23.6 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Veterans Recovery Center Rocky Hill, CT 24.2 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment 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)
Community Health Services Inc Hartford, CT 24.4 miles from Willimantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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

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

As of 1996 ten states had treatment admission rates for amphetamine abuse of at least 55 per 100,000, and three of these had rates of at least 100 per 100,000.

An individual upon using opiates will typically experience an increase in body temperature, a rush of euphoria, a heavy feeling in the limbs and dry mouth.

Many women stop having menstrual periods when they are using opiates such as Methadone on a regular basis. If they cut down on Methadone or stop the drug completely, menstruation may resume.

The prevalence rate for past year dependence on or abuse of any illegal drug or alcohol among persons aged 18 to 25 was almost 3 times as high as that for all persons aged 12 or older. Rhode Island's rate of 32.0 percent was the highest among States for this age group. Many of the States in the top fifth both for the 18 to 25 and for the 12 to 17 age groups were the same as those in the top fifth for all persons aged 12 or older.

Of an estimated 1,742,887 were drug-related emergency room visits, heroin was involved in 189,780 of those visits.

As in prior years, men were more likely to report current illegal drug use than women (8.7 vs. 5.5 percent) in 2001. However, rates of nonmedical psychotherapeutics use were similar for boys (2.2 percent) and girls (2.0 percent), consistent with previous findings for these drugs.


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 Willimantic:

Don't Recall
St. Paul's Church
Corner Valley And Walnut Sts.
Willimantic, Connecticut 6226

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Murphy Center Meeting
N.e. Ct Council On Alcoholism
1491 W. Main St.
Willimantic, Connecticut 6226

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Walk Of Faith
Ccar
713 Main St., Rear
Willimantic, Connecticut 6226

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Willimantic, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
1%
6%
Marijuana use in Willimantic, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Willimantic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
8%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
80%
14%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
24%
44%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Willimantic, 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
5%
20%
1%
9%
8%
1%
41%
10%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Willimantic, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
2%
5%
3%
2%
12%
5%
10%
5%
22%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Willimantic, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Willimantic, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
92%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Willimantic, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
83%
16%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Willimantic, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
6%
2%
2%
12%
4%
7%
8%
19%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
19%
49%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
22%
78%
Surveys updated monthly.

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