Winsted, Connecticut

Winsted is conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,321 people in the town.

The People and Families of Winsted

In Winsted, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winsted had a median family income of $51,044.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Winsted. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Winsted Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Winsted is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Winsted.

Commuting

In Winsted, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Winsted7,321$51,044
Bristol60,062$58,259
Hartford121,578$27,051
New Britain71,538$41,056
Torrington35,202$54,375


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Winsted is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Winsted try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Winsted, Connecticut to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program can help an individual from Winsted, CT. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Winsted, Connecticut to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center will encourage the individual from Winsted to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Winsted, Connecticut the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Winsted, that may include Outpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, Short-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Rehab Programs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Winsted in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Winsted can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Winsted, CT. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Winsted Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Winsted, Connecticut treatment program; a quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Winsted, CT. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Winsted, Connecticut will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Winsted, CT. Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Winsted with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Winsted, CT. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Winsted that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Winsted,Connecticut Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 2 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Winsted, Connecticut. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Winsted:

McCall Foundation Winsted, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, 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
McCall Foundation Inc Winsted, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
McCall Foundation Torrington, CT 7.9 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Mountainside Lodge Inc Canaan, CT 11.6 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountainside Treatment Center Canaan, CT 12.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bristol Hospital Behavioral Hlth Servs Bristol, CT 19.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bristol Hospital Counseling Center Bristol, CT 19.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hartford Dispensary Bristol, CT 19.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Bristol Hospital Bristol, CT 19.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ministry of the High Watch Kent, CT 20.4 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
John Dempsey Hospital Farmington, CT 21.5 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)
Wheeler Clinic Inc Hartford, CT 22.2 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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 22.2 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Alliance Treatment Center Inc Avon, CT 22.4 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol 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
Community Solutions Inc Hartford, CT 23.0 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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 23.0 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Youth Challenge of Connecticut Hartford, CT 23.0 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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
Community Renewal Team Hartford, CT 23.8 miles from Winsted
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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 23.8 miles from Winsted
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)

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

The overall rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2008 (8.0 percent) was the same as the rate in 2007 and has remained stable since 2002 (8.3 percent).

Only heroin, which is almost identical in its chemical structure to morphine, can be closely compared in dependence liability.

Ecstasy is occasionally taken in conjunction with psychedelic drugs, such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms, or even common drugs such as cannabis.

Among racial/ethnic groups, the rates of mental health service use for adults aged 18 or older in 2008 were 18.8 percent for persons reporting two or more races, 16.0 percent for whites, 13.2 percent for American Indians or Alaska Natives, 8.7 percent for blacks (up from 6.8 percent in 2007), 6.8 percent for Hispanics, and 4.5 percent for Asians. Estimates of mental health service use among Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders could not be reported due to low precision.

Among persons aged 12 or older in 2001, boys were more likely than girls to receive treatment for an alcohol or illegal drug problem in the past year (1.9 vs. 0.9 percent). Among teens aged 12 to 17, the percentage of boys who received treatment for an alcohol or illegal drug problem was 1.8 percent, and the percentage of girls who received treatment was 1.3 percent.

Most Ecstasy abusers take a pill, tablet, or capsule which can be different colors, and sometimes have cartoon-like images on them.


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 Winsted:

Brotherhood
Unitarian Church
476 Main St.
Winsted, Connecticut 6098

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Galis
Unitarian Church
476 Main St.
Winsted, Connecticut 6098

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

How Sweet It Is
Unitarian Church
478 Main St.
Winsted, Connecticut 6098

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

S.a.s.t.o.
Unitarian Church
476 Main St.
Winsted, Connecticut 6098

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Winsted Open Discussion Meeting
1st Church Of Christ
95 North Main Street
Winsted, Connecticut 6098

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Winsted, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Winsted, 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 Winsted, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
0%
10%
Marijuana use in Winsted, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Winsted, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
10%
88%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
91%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
9%
57%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Winsted, 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
8%
14%
1%
7%
0%
0%
62%
8%
0%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Winsted, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
3%
6%
2%
4%
14%
4%
9%
6%
22%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Winsted, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Winsted, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
93%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Winsted, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Winsted, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
4%
3%
2%
12%
5%
6%
10%
27%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
45%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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