Hallowell, Maine

Hallowell, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 49 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 147 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 2,467 people lived in Hallowell.

The People and Families of Hallowell

In Hallowell, about 48% of adults are married. Hallowell is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hallowell had a median family income of $50,643. Many people in Hallowell make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Maine. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Hallowell.)

Political Inclinations

Hallowell residents donated more money ($7,150) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Hallowell Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Hallowell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Hallowell, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Hallowell, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Hallowell; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%Hallowell Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%Hallowell Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Hallowell Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hallowell College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hallowell Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hallowell Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hallowell Short Commute Times


The listings in Hallowell, Maine and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Hallowell, Maine 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 Hallowell.

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

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Hallowell 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 Hallowell, Maine, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Hallowell, ME. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Hallowell, ME. 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 Center in Hallowell, ME. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Hallowell 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 Hallowell, Maine Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Hallowell, Maine. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Hallowell:

Protea Behavioral Health Services Hallowell, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Your Choice Inc Hallowell, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Crisis and Counseling Centers Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
David Lawrence LADC CCS Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Kennebec Behavioral Health Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
MaineGeneral Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Marlee C Poulin LCSW Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix House of New England Inc Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Sweetser Affiliate Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME 6.7 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
MaineGeneral Counseling Winthrop, ME 7.0 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Facing Change PA Winthrop, ME 7.3 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Crisis and Counseling Centers Inc Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Dept of VA Affairs Addiction Services Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Health Reach Network Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Phoenix House of New England Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Spruce Street Residence Augusta, ME 18.8 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
James L Jacobs PhD Waterville, ME 20.9 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Private health insurance
Maine General Medical Center Waterville, ME 20.9 miles from Hallowell
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In 2008, 10.0 million persons aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illegal drugs during the past year. This corresponds to 4.0 percent of the population aged 12 or older, the same as the rate in 2007, but lower than the rate in 2002 (4.7 percent). Across age groups, the rate of driving under the influence of illegal drugs in 2008 was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (12.3 percent).

In the 18 to 25 age group, the rate of past month use of these drugs was highest in Rhode Island (13.4 percent); among teens, the rate was highest in Arizona (7.2 percent). Only Colorado and Kentucky were in the top fifth in all three age groups and for all persons aged 12 or older.

The use of Methadone damages the functionality of some of the major organs in the body, specifically the liver and the kidney.

When bath salts were banned in Louisiana, calls to the local poison control dropped dramatically.

During 2001, wholesale prices for South American heroin ranged from $50,000 to $250,000 per kilogram. Southeast and Southwest Asian heroin wholesale prices ranged from $35,000 to $120,000 per kilogram, and Mexican heroin ranged from $15,000 to $65,000 per kilogram. Street-level heroin usually sells for $10 per dose, although prices vary throughout the country.

The estimated number of lifetime nonmedical Oxycontin users rose from 221,000 in 1999 to 399,000 in 2000.


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 Hallowell:

As Bill Sees It
St. Matthew's Church
18 Union Street
Hallowell, Maine 4347

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Special Blend Group
St. Matthew's Church
18 Union Street
Hallowell, Maine 4347

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Top Of The Hill Group
Stevens Complex
87 Wintrhop Street
Hallowell, Maine 4347

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Women Of Honor And Dignity
Cox Memorial Church
33 Central Street
Hallowell, Maine 4347

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Hallowell, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Hallowell, Maine. 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 Hallowell, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
1%
10%
Marijuana use in Hallowell, Maine.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Hallowell, Maine.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
8%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
1%
70%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Hallowell, Maine?
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%
13%
2%
0%
7%
0%
45%
12%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Hallowell, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
2%
7%
3%
3%
13%
2%
9%
10%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Hallowell, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Hallowell, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
81%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Hallowell, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
90%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Hallowell, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
7%
2%
5%
11%
2%
11%
4%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
27%
46%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
57%
43%
Surveys updated monthly.

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