Green Cove Springs, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay county, is 23 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Jacksonville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,378 people in Green Cove Springs.

The People and Families of Green Cove Springs

In Green Cove Springs, about 49% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Green Cove Springs than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Green Cove Springs had a median family income of $40,443.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($26,260) in Green Cove Springs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Green Cove Springs Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Green Cove Springs is owner-occupied. The city is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Green Cove Springs, 89% of commuters drive to work. Green Cove Springs is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Green Cove Springs5,378$40,443
Jacksonville735,617$47,243
Orange Park9,081$58,093
Palatka10,033$26,076
St Augustine11,592$41,892

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Green Cove Springs Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Green Cove Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Green Cove Springs Affordability of Rents


The listings in Green Cove Springs, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one in Green Cove Springs 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 Rehab Facility that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Green Cove Springs try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Green Cove Springs, Florida 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility can help an individual from Green Cove Springs, FL. 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 Green Cove Springs, Florida to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center will encourage the individual from Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs, Florida 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 Green Cove Springs, that may include Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs, FL. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Green Cove Springs Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility 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 Green Cove Springs, Florida treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility 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 Green Cove Springs, FL. 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 Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Green Cove Springs, FL. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center 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 Green Cove Springs with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Green Cove Springs, FL. 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 Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs,Florida Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are no listings in Green Cove Springs, FL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Green Cove Springs, Florida:

Clay Behavioral Health Center Middleburg, FL 12.4 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CDS Family Behavioral Health Servs Palatka, FL 15.8 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program Jacksonville, FL 20.1 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Putnam Behavioral Healthcare Palatka, FL 21.8 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
EPIC Community Services Inc St. Augustine, FL 22.0 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Sigma Center for Counseling Jacksonville, FL 24.3 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Breakthroughs Counseling and Recovery Jacksonville, FL 26.2 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Northwest Behavioral Health Services Jacksonville, FL 26.2 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stepping Stone Center for Recovery Jacksonville, FL 26.2 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Wekiva Springs Jacksonville, FL 26.2 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lakeview Health Systems LLC Jacksonville, FL 27.5 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gateway Community Services Inc Jacksonville, FL 27.7 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Greenfield Center Jacksonville, FL 27.7 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Saint Johns County Saint Augustine, FL 28.2 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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
River Region Human Services Inc Jacksonville, FL 28.3 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Baker Community Counseling Servs Inc Macclenny, FL 31.8 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Corner Drug Store Inc Gainesville, FL 40.0 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix Houses of Florida Citra, FL 41.0 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
CDS Family Behavioral Health Servs Inc Gainesville, FL 41.3 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Diversified Program Services Gainesville, FL 41.3 miles from Green Cove Springs
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Current and past-year use of Ecstasy has risen among 8th and 10th graders.

SMI in the past year was associated with past year substance dependence or abuse in 2008. Among adults aged 18 or older with SMI, 25.2 percent (2.5 million) were dependent on or abused illegal drugs or alcohol. The rate among adults without SMI was 8.3 percent (17.9 million).

More than 85% of meth in the US comes from superlabs in California and Mexico. Mexican drug rings often use safe houses on Indian reservations to facilitate distribution into North Dakota.

The common side effects that are associated with Vicodin are another primary reason that many individuals refuse to take drugs prescribed for pain; there have been numerous reports of people who are allergic to codeine becoming violently shortly after taking Hydrocodone.

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 Police Chief in Pulaski, Virginia reported in October 2000 that approximately 90 percent of all thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents in the area were linked to the OxyContin trade.


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 Green Cove Springs:

Green Cove Springs Group
610 Ferris St
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Green Cove Springs Group 2
Green Cove Springs Group
610 Ferris St
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Green Cove Springs Group 3
Green Cove Springs Group
610 Ferris St
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:45 PM

Green Cove Springs Group 4
Green Cove Springs Group
610 Ferris St
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 11:00 AM

Palatka
809 St. Johns Ave.
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM

Triangle@green Cove Group
Green Cove Springs Group
610 Ferris St
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Green Cove Springs, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Green Cove Springs, 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 Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
82%
14%
4%
Marijuana use in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
89%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
6%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
77%
2%
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 Green Cove Springs, 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
4%
28%
0%
9%
6%
3%
34%
3%
3%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Green Cove Springs, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
3%
5%
2%
4%
12%
3%
11%
6%
20%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Green Cove Springs, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Green Cove Springs, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Green Cove Springs, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
89%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Green Cove Springs, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
3%
3%
2%
4%
12%
2%
8%
5%
26%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
11%
58%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
74%
26%
Surveys updated monthly.

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