Sebastian, Florida

Sebastian, Florida, in Indian River county, is 16 miles SE of Palm Bay, Florida (center to center) and 121 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,181 people in Sebastian.

The People and Families of Sebastian

In Sebastian, about 65% of adults are married.

Sebastian has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sebastian had a median family income of $43,044. You won't find a lot of people in Sebastian living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,550) in Sebastian. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sebastian Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Sebastian is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Sebastian, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Sebastian16,181$43,044
Fellsmere3,813$31,318
Indian River Shores3,448$141,952
Melbourne71,382$42,760
Melbourne Beach3,335$62,139
Palm Bay79,413$41,636
Vero Beach17,705$50,260

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sebastian Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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Do you live in Sebastian, Florida 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 Sebastian.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Sebastian 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Sebastian 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 Sebastian to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Sebastian 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 Sebastian, Florida, 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.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Sebastian, FL. 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Sebastian, FL. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Sebastian, FL. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Sebastian 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 Sebastian, Florida Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Sebastian, Florida. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs that are closest geographically to Sebastian:

Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc Sebastian, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harbor City Counseling Center Melbourne, FL 22.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Prevent of Brevard County Inc Melbourne, FL 22.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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 22.7 miles from Sebastian
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)
Brevard Outpatient Alternative Trt Satellite Beach, FL 24.2 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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)
Choices Recovery Center Fort Pierce, FL 27.2 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Circles of Care Inc Melbourne, FL 27.9 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 27.9 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment 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 27.9 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Judicial Services Inc Melbourne, FL 27.9 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Okeechobee Outpatient Office Okeechobee, FL 28.8 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Private health insurance
Mental Health Association Indian River Vero Beach, FL 28.8 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Choices Counseling Center Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Counseling and Recovery Center Inc Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Drug Abuse Treatment Association Inc Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Florida Center for Recovery Inc Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Restoration House Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Village of CRC Fort Pierce, FL 31.7 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Family Counseling Ctr of Brevard Inc Rockledge, FL 33.8 miles from Sebastian
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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

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

The Nazis in Germany originally developed Methadone during war time in order to avoid the withdrawal symptoms that were associated with opium use, as their supply of the drug was quickly being cut off. Chemists developed Methadone, which not only worked, but its effects lasted a lot longer than the opium that it was developed to replace.

In 2006, during their most recent treatment in the past year, 2.5 million persons reported receiving treatment for alcohol use, and 1.2 million persons reported receiving treatment for marijuana use. Accordingly, estimates on receiving treatment for the use of other drugs were 928,000 persons for cocaine, 547,000 for pain relievers, 535,000 for stimulants, 466,000 for heroin, and 442,000 for hallucinogens. (Note that respondents could indicate that they received treatment for more than one substance during their most recent treatment.)

The number of current heroin users increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006, and the corresponding prevalence rate increased from 0.06 to 0.14 percent.

Because freebase cocaine is resistant to destruction by heat, it can be smoked either in cigarettes, including marijuana cigarettes, or in "coke pipes."

Taking Ecstasy in combination with Ketamine is called "kitty flipping".

The number of persons needing treatment for a substance use problem in 2005 (23.2 million) was not statistically different from the numbers reported since 2002. Similarly, the number of persons needing but not receiving treatment in 2005 (20.9 million) was similar to the numbers since 2002. The number of persons receiving specialty treatment in 2005 was essentially the same as the estimates in 2004 and 2002 (2.3 million in these 3 years), but it was higher than the number in 2003 (1.9 million).


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 Sebastian:

As Bill Sees It
Sebastian Methodist Church
1029 Main Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

By The Book
Roseland Women's Club
12962 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Friday Night Speaker
Roseland Women's Club
12973 Bay Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Lunch Bunch
Sebastian Yacht Club
820 Indian River Dr.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

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

Man To Man
Community Baptist Church
12534 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

New Beginnings
Community Baptist Church
12534 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

Newbeginnings
Community Baptist Church
12534 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM

Ossabaw
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
901 Clearmont St.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Roseland Group
Roseland Women's Club
12962 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:30 PM

San Sebastian
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
13075 Us 1
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Sebastian 12 & 12
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
13075 Us 1
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Sebastian 5:32
Roseland Women's Club
12962 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:32 PM

Sebastian 5:32 Step
Roseland Women's Club
12962 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 5:32 PM

Sebastian Discovery Women
Community Baptist Church
12534 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 AM

Sebastian Freedom
Sebastian Methodist Church
1029 Main Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Sobriety Through Solutions
Cornerstone Baptist Fellowship
1091 Schumann Drive
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Sunday Night Live
Community Baptist Church
12534 Roseland Rd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:00 PM

Sundowners
United Church Of Sebastan
1251 Sebastian Blvd.
Sebastian, Florida 32958

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 5:00 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Friday, 5:00 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM
Tuesday, 5:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Sebastian, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Sebastian, 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 Sebastian, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in Sebastian, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
22%
76%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Sebastian, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
3%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
90%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
32%
42%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Sebastian, 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
12%
27%
1%
5%
3%
0%
37%
10%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Sebastian, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
7%
2%
5%
13%
3%
9%
5%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Sebastian, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Sebastian, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
75%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Sebastian, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
87%
11%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Sebastian, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
7%
2%
3%
14%
2%
6%
7%
27%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
5%
64%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
44%
56%
Surveys updated monthly.

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