Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka, Indiana is 5 miles E of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 78 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. It is in St Joseph county. The city is part of the South Bend metro area. The population of Mishawaka is 46,557.

The People and Families of Mishawaka

In Mishawaka, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Mishawaka are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Mishawaka has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mishawaka had a median family income of $41,947. The people of Mishawaka can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Mishawaka political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $9,150. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Mishawaka Housing

Of the housing in Mishawaka, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Mishawaka, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Mishawaka46,557$41,947
Bremen4,486$47,768
Elkhart51,874$40,514
Goshen29,383$46,877
Nappanee6,710$53,329
Plymouth9,840$41,447
South Bend107,789$39,046

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mishawaka Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mishawaka Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mishawaka Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mishawaka Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Mishawaka College Educated Adults


The listings in Mishawaka, Indiana and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(9) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(3) Mental Health Services
(18) Outpatient
(7) Females
(4) Clients With Legal Issues
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(5) Spanish Speaking
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(4) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) Males
(2) American Sign Language



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Do you live in Mishawaka, India an 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 Mishawaka.

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

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka, Indiana, 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Mishawaka, IN. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Mishawaka, IN. 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Mishawaka, IN. 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 Rehab Center in Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka, Indiana Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Family and Childrens Center Mishawaka, IN
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
YWCA of Saint Joseph County South Bend, IN 6.0 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Dockside Services Inc South Bend, IN 6.7 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
YWCA of North Central Indiana South Bend, IN 6.7 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Victory Clinic Services II South Bend, IN 8.2 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart, IN 8.7 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Crossroads Counseling South Bend, IN 9.2 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Madison Center Inc Elkhart, IN 11.2 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Recovery Journey Inc Elkhart, IN 11.2 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Recovery Centers Inc Elkhart, IN 12.6 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Center for Problem Resolution Inc Elkhart, IN 12.6 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: 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
Life Treatment Centers Inc Elkhart, IN 12.6 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Reaching Out Counseling LLC Elkhart, IN 12.6 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc Elkhart, IN 14.9 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Danen Counseling Services Goshen, IN 14.9 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Dowagiac, MI 22.0 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cass County Community Mental Health Vandalia, MI 23.4 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Syracuse Outpatient Office Syracuse, IN 26.6 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Swanson Center LaPorte County La Porte, IN 30.3 miles from Mishawaka
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 indicating that smoking marijuana once a month was a great risk increased from 32.4 percent in 2002 to 34.9 percent in 2003, but did not change between 2003 and 2004 (35.0 percent). There were declines between 2003 and 2004 in the percentages of teens perceiving a great risk in using cocaine and heroin. Perceived risk of cigarette use increased between 2003 and 2004, but there was no change in the perceived risk of having four or five drinks of alcohol nearly every day or having five or more drinks once or twice a week.

A drug rehab treatment center that handles prescription drug abuse treatment is an option for individuals that have become addicted to prescription medications. A quality treatment program can enable the individual to achieve lasting abstinence from prescription drug use.

There was a significant decrease in current use of crack among persons aged 18 to 22 who were not full-time college students, from 0.6 percent in 2005 to 0.2 percent in 2006. The rate was unchanged among full-time college students (0.1 percent in both 2005 and 2006).

The risk of both physical and psychological dependence on Vicodin and other similar type drugs is extremely high in comparison to various other types of prescription medications.

Rates of binge and heavy alcohol use did not change significantly between 2007 and 2008 for full time employed or unemployed adults. However, the number of unemployed binge and heavy drinkers did increase (from 2.3 million to 3.0 million for binge use and from 851,000 to 1.2 million for heavy use).

The rate of current illegal drug use in the combined 2007 2008 data was lower for pregnant women than for nonpregnant women among those aged 18 to 25 (7.1 vs. 16.2 percent, respectively) and among those aged 26 to 44 (3.0 vs. 6.7 percent). Among women aged 15 to 17, however, those who were pregnant had a higher rate of use than those who were not pregnant (21.6 vs. 12.9 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 Mishawaka:

12 And 12 Group
St Paul Episcopal Church
Corner Of Cedar And Lincolnway E
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Alateen
St Andrews Church
Union And 4th
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

All Brite Big Book Group
St Monica Church
222 W Mishawaka Ave
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

As Bill Sees It
First United Methodist Church
201 E 3rd St
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Birds Of A Feather
St Andrews Church
Union And 4th
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Mishawaka 4 Square
First United Methodist Church
201 E 3rd St
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Mishawaka Sat Night Live
St Andrews Church
Union And 4th
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Noon Timers
Mishawaka Public Library
209 Lincolnway East
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Step By Step
Christian Reformed Church
1855 Hickory
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:15 PM

Willow Creek Steps
14040 E Jefferson
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Mishawaka, Indiana as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Mishawaka, Indiana. 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 Mishawaka, Indiana.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
2%
22%
Marijuana use in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
82%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
6%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
87%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
20%
54%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Mishawaka, Indiana?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
21%
1%
10%
1%
3%
40%
8%
0%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Mishawaka, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
3%
2%
4%
12%
4%
9%
9%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Mishawaka, Indiana schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Mishawaka, Indiana under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
88%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Mishawaka, Indiana under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
79%
12%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Mishawaka, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
2%
8%
3%
2%
11%
5%
6%
6%
31%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
19%
58%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
54%
46%
Surveys updated monthly.

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