Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville, Illinois, in Jersey county, is 22 miles N of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 34 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,984 people lived in Jerseyville.

The People and Families of Jerseyville

In Jerseyville, about 53% of adults are married.

In Jerseyville, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jerseyville had a median family income of $46,832.

Political Inclinations

Jerseyville residents donated more money ($450) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Jerseyville Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Jerseyville are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Jerseyville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Jerseyville7,984$46,832
Alton30,496$37,910
Bethalto9,454$50,764
East Alton6,830$35,655
Godfrey16,286$57,971
Wood River11,296$41,688

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jerseyville Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Jerseyville, Illinois and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Jerseyville and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Jerseyville works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Jerseyville to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Jerseyville. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Jerseyville, Illinois, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Jerseyville will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Jerseyville, IL. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Jerseyville, IL., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Jerseyville will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Jerseyville, IL., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Jerseyville, IL. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Jerseyville. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

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

Tri County Counseling Center Jerseyville, IL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
WellSpring Resources Alton, IL 15.1 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Christian Hospital Recovery Centers Saint Louis, MO 21.1 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Community Counseling Center of Alton, IL 22.5 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Center for Life Solutions Hazelwood, MO 22.5 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
DART Inc Hazelwood, MO 22.9 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alcoholic Rehab Community Home Granite City, IL 23.5 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Inc St. Charles, MO 26.4 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CenterPointe Hospital St. Charles, MO 26.4 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternative Behavioral Care St. Peters, MO 26.9 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Macoupin County Mental Health Center Carlinville, IL 27.1 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Intensive Outpatient Care Inc Edwardsville, IL 28.0 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Saint Louis Metro Treatment Center Breckenridge Hills, MO 28.2 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Eastern MO Alt Sentencing Services Inc Florissant, MO 29.2 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bridgeway Counseling Services Inc Saint Charles, MO 29.2 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Westend Clinic Inc Saint Louis, MO 29.2 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Intensive Outpatient Care Edwardsville, IL 30.0 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
New Beginnings CSTAR Inc Saint Louis, MO 30.2 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Black Alc Drug Service Information Ctr Saint Louis, MO 31.8 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Centrec Care Inc St. Louis, MO 32.5 miles from Jerseyville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The rate of current marijuana use among teens aged 12 to 17 declined from 7.6 percent in 2004 to 6.8 percent in 2005. The rate of current marijuana use has declined significantly from 8.2 percent in 2002.

Injectable amphetamine, usually called "speed," has been the most popular of this group of drugs because the "high" is more rapid and intense than when the drug is taken orally.

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.

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).

About 10.1 million persons aged 12 to 20 reported drinking alcohol in the month prior to the survey interview in 2001 (28.5 percent of this age group). Of these, nearly 6.8 million (19.0 percent) were binge drinkers and 2.1 million (6.0 percent) were heavy drinkers. All of these 2001 rates are similar to rates observed in 2000.

Death has been reported to occur from withdrawal-related seizures after gradual dose reduction. This strongly suggests that when Ativan is being discontinued, it should be done very slowly with medical supervision and over a prolonged period of time to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.


The following survey was completed by residents of Jerseyville, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
5%
7%
Marijuana use in Jerseyville, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
91%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Jerseyville, Illinois.
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
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
94%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
7%
62%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Jerseyville, 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
11%
23%
3%
10%
3%
0%
37%
9%
2%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Jerseyville, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
7%
3%
4%
15%
3%
7%
4%
26%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Jerseyville, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Jerseyville, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
82%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Jerseyville, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
82%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Jerseyville, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
6%
3%
2%
15%
3%
11%
8%
15%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
13%
56%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
61%
39%
Surveys updated monthly.

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