Harvard, Illinois

Harvard, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 26 miles NE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 55 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Harvard has a population of 7,996.

The People and Families of Harvard

In Harvard, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Harvard is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvard had a median family income of $48,087.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvard ($5,400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Harvard Housing

About 54% of housing units in Harvard are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Harvard, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Harvard are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Harvard7,996$48,087
Belvidere20,820$50,601
Johnsburg5,391$73,491
Marengo6,355$57,209
Mchenry21,501$66,040
Spring Grove3,880$82,996
Woodstock20,151$54,408

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Harvard Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Harvard Racial Diversity


The listings in Harvard, Illinois and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Harvard, Illinois 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 Harvard.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Harvard 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Harvard 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 Harvard to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Harvard 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 Harvard, Illinois, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Harvard, IL. 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Harvard, IL. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Harvard, IL. 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Harvard 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 Harvard, Illinois Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Harvard, Illinois. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Harvard:

The Counseling Center Inc Harvard, IL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Direct Counseling Inc Woodstock, IL 10.4 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
McHenry County Youth Service Bureau Woodstock, IL 10.4 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Memorial Medical Center Woodstock, IL 10.4 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Centegra Outpatient Behavioral Health Woodstock, IL 10.5 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Northwest Community Counseling Service Woodstock, IL 10.5 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
PHASE Inc Belvidere, IL 15.0 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Family Service and Community McHenry, IL 17.1 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aro Counseling Centers Inc Elkhorn, WI 17.1 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, 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)
PRISM Center of Crystal Lake Crystal Lake, IL 19.0 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
The Counseling Center Inc Crystal Lake, IL 19.0 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Credence Therapy Associates Elkhorn, WI 20.5 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Walworth County Health and Human Servs Elkhorn, WI 20.5 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rockford Memorial Hospital Loves Park, IL 20.9 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Northwestern Lake Counseling Fox Lake, IL 21.7 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Western Lake Counseling and Fox Lake, IL 21.7 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Lake Counseling Fox Lake, IL 22.4 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Lake Counseling and DUI Prog Fox Lake, IL 22.4 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bridges Counseling and DUI Services Algonquin, IL 22.6 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Rosecrance Inc Rockford, IL 22.9 miles from Harvard
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

In relation to a Dilaudid addiction, those who stay in drug rehab for their longer than 3 months generally will have a much better outcome than those who stay a shorter amount of time.

As of 15 years ago, over three quarters of all heroin users took the drug by injecting it. Today that number has shrunk to 65% as the number of individuals snorting heroin has grown.

In terms of individuals that have a short history of drug addiction and wish to correct the situation, but have encountered difficulty in doing so on their own, outpatient drug addiction treatment or counseling may initially be appropriate.

Among young adults 18 to 22 years old, full time college students were less likely to be current cigarette smokers than their peers who were not enrolled full time in college. Cigarette use in the past month in 2006 was reported by 28.4 percent of full time college students, less than the rate of 43.5 percent for those not enrolled full time.

There are many obvious signs when an individual is abusing inhalants; they can include chemical odors, hidden empty spray cans, intoxication, slurred speech and a lack of coordination.

Among persons aged 12 to 20, binge drinking was reported by 23.6 percent of American Indians or Alaska Natives, 22.7 percent of whites, 20.7 percent of persons reporting two or more races, and 16.5 percent of Hispanics, but only by 11.8 percent of Asians and 8.6 percent of blacks. The 2006 rate among Asians is higher than the 2005 rate of 7.4 percent.


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 Harvard:

Freedom Farm Campfire
Freedom Farm
18515 Illinois 173
Harvard, Illinois 60033

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
Sunday, 7:30 PM
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Friday Big Book
Harvard Alano Club
101 W Front St
Harvard, Illinois 60033

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

H.a.l.t
Harvard Alano Club
101 W Front St
Harvard, Illinois 60033

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Harvard, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Harvard, Illinois. 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 Harvard, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
2%
7%
Marijuana use in Harvard, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
79%
16%
Perception of Alcohol in Harvard, Illinois.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
7%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
81%
18%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
33%
44%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Harvard, Illinois?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
1%
15%
2%
5%
1%
0%
56%
12%
1%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Harvard, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
3%
4%
2%
2%
15%
4%
11%
6%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Harvard, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Harvard, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Harvard, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Harvard, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
8%
3%
2%
11%
4%
8%
7%
20%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
15%
57%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
27%
73%
Surveys updated monthly.

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