Cocoa, Florida

Cocoa, Florida, in Brevard county, is 22 miles N of Melbourne, Florida (center to center) and 109 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is in the Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay area. There are 16,412 residents in Cocoa.

The People and Families of Cocoa

In Cocoa, about 42% of adults are married. People in Cocoa are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cocoa had a median family income of $31,243.

Political Inclinations

Cocoa folks tended to give their money ($5,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Cocoa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cocoa that were owner-occupied was 57%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Cocoa, 93% of commuters drive to work. Cocoa offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Cocoa16,412$31,243
Cape Canaveral8,829$43,109
Cocoa Beach12,482$51,795
Rockledge20,170$52,332
Satellite Beach9,577$63,442
Titusville40,670$42,453
West Melbourne9,824$46,486

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cocoa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cocoa Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cocoa Walking and Biking to Work


The listings in Cocoa, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Cocoa, FL.? Do you know of someone in Cocoa, FL. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Cocoa comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Cocoa treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Cocoa would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Cocoa, FL., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Cocoa are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Cocoa have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Cocoa, Florida delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Cocoa, FL. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Cocoa, FL. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Cocoa, FL. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Cocoa, FL.

Getting Help

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

There are 5 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Cocoa, Florida. We have also provided 15 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Cocoa:

A Counseling Center Cocoa, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Central Florida Treatment Center Cocoa, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Community Treatment Center Inc Cocoa, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Specialized Treatment Education and Cocoa, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Specialized Trt Educ Prevt Servs Inc Cocoa, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Counseling Ctr of Brevard Inc Rockledge, FL 9.3 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
ACT Center Inc Apopka, FL 10.4 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Circles of Care Inc Melbourne, FL 15.2 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harbor City Counseling Centers Inc Melbourne, FL 15.2 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stepping Out Outpatient Program Melbourne, FL 15.2 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Judicial Services Inc Melbourne, FL 15.2 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Brevard Outpatient Alternative Trt Satellite Beach, FL 19.9 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harbor City Counseling Center Melbourne, FL 20.4 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Prevent of Brevard County Inc Melbourne, FL 20.4 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Riverside Counseling Services LLC Melbourne, FL 20.4 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Life Connections Inc Oviedo, FL 26.7 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Central Florida Treatment Center Palm Bay, FL 32.2 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Colonial Counseling Associates Center Kissimmee, FL 32.6 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Barbara B Fuller LCSW PA Orlando, FL 32.6 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mid Florida Metro TC Kissimmee, FL 33.1 miles from Cocoa
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

The rate of past month illegal drug use among teens and adults was higher among those who were current cigarette or alcohol users compared with those who did not use these substances.

In 2008, 18.3 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with dependence on or abuse of alcohol. This represents 7.3 percent of the population. The number and percentage have remained similar since 2002.

Some deaths from amphetamines have occurred as a consequence of burst blood vessels in the brain, heart failure, or very high fever.

The method of smoking marijuana through a blunt combines marijuana's active ingredients with nicotine and other harmful chemicals.

Using amphetamine can affect the user's personal relationships as the drug can cause irritability and mood swings.

Mobile and motel-based methamphetamine labs have caught the attention of both the US news media and the police. Such meth labs can cause explosions and fires, and expose the public to hazardous chemicals.


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 Cocoa:

Sunset Group
All Saints Church
Curtis Blvd
Cocoa, Florida 32927

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Cocoa:

First United Methodist Church
825 Forrest Avenue
"Hope For Serenity"
Cocoa, Florida

Meeting Days and Times
Monday 7:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Cocoa, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Cocoa, Florida. 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 Cocoa, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
1%
9%
Marijuana use in Cocoa, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
91%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Cocoa, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
5%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
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
5%
5%
62%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Cocoa, Florida?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
7%
18%
1%
4%
3%
2%
51%
5%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Cocoa, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
2%
3%
3%
3%
11%
3%
10%
8%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Cocoa, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Cocoa, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
81%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Cocoa, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
83%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Cocoa, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
7%
3%
5%
15%
3%
9%
7%
20%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
31%
44%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
33%
67%
Surveys updated monthly.

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