Agawam, Massachusetts

Agawam, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 2 miles SW of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 82 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Agawam is home to some 28,144 residents.

The People and Families of Agawam

In Agawam, about 55% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Agawam.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Agawam had a median family income of $59,088.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($9,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Agawam. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Agawam Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Agawam was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Agawam, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Agawam28,144$59,088
Chicopee54,653$44,136
East Longmeadow14,100$70,571
Longmeadow15,633$87,742
Springfield152,082$36,285
West Springfield27,899$50,282
Westfield40,072$55,327

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Agawam Short Commute Times


The listings in Agawam, Massachusetts and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Agawam, MA.? Do you know of someone in Agawam, MA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Agawam comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Agawam treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Agawam would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Agawam, MA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Agawam are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Agawam have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Agawam, Massachusetts delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Agawam, MA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Agawam, MA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Agawam, MA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Agawam, MA.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in Agawam, MA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Agawam, Massachusetts:

Child and Family Services of Springfield, MA 3.6 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Houses of New England Springfield, MA 3.6 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA 3.8 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sisters of Providence Hospital Springfield, MA 3.8 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Baystate Medical Center ADS Springfield, MA 4.0 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Behavioral Health Network Holyoke, MA 4.3 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Detoxification Holyoke, MA 4.3 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gandara Residential Services For Woman Holyoke, MA 4.3 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Holyoke Hospital Inc Holyoke, MA 4.3 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
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, Medicare, Private health insurance
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital Holyoke, MA 4.3 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Behavioral Health Network Inc Springfield, MA 5.2 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Gandara Mental Health Center Springfield, MA 5.2 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hope Center ATS Step Down Springfield, MA 5.2 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Phoenix House OP Services of Springfield, MA 5.2 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Northern Educational Services Inc Springfield, MA 5.6 miles from Agawam
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
New Directions Inc Enfield, CT 6.6 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
New Directions Inc of North Central CT Enfield, CT 6.7 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Community Healthcare Inc Chicopee, MA 6.9 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Carson Center for Adults and Families Westfield, MA 8.7 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gandara Residential Services for Women Holyoke, MA 10.1 miles from Agawam
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

47% of U.S. hospitals reported Meth as the top illegal drug that is involved in emergency room visits.

Because cocaine affects the heart and respiratory system, an overdose can cause death, especially when the drug is injected or smoked.

Heroin users may develop skin infections and abscesses, especially among chronic injectors who suffer scarred or collapsed veins.

Based on 2004 2006 combined data, among persons who needed but did not receive illegal drug or alcohol use treatment, made an effort to receive treatment, and felt a need for treatment, the four most often reported reasons for not receiving treatment were (a) no health insurance and could not afford cost (36.3 percent), (b) not ready to stop using (23.9 percent), (c) able to handle the problem without treatment (11.2 percent), and (d) no transportation/inconvenient (10.0 percent).

In 2008, current cigarette smoking among teens aged 12 to 17 and young adults aged 18 to 25 was more prevalent among whites than blacks (10.6 vs. 5.0 percent for teens and 40.6 vs. 26.3 percent for young adults).

In 2005, among teens aged 12 to 17 with MDE in the past year who received prescription medication for depression, 28.7 percent believed that the prescription medication helped "not at all" or "a little." Nearly half of teens with MDE in the past year (47.2 percent) who received prescription medication for depression in the past year reported the medication was "a lot of help" or "extremely helpful."


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 Agawam:

Agawam Big Book Step
St. John's Church
823 Main St.
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Agawam Group
St. John's Church Hall
843 Main St., Rt. 159 Agawam Center
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Alanamorning
Alano Club
36 King Street???
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 AM

Alananooner
Alano Club
36 King Street???
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 AM

Alano Club Men's Meeting
Alano Club
36 King Street??
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:00 PM

Alano Group
Alano Club
36 King St.?
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Alano Tuesday Nite Step Group
Alano Club
36 King Street??
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Alanooner
Alano Club
36 King Street
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 AM
Friday, 12:00 AM

Feeding Hills Group
St. Johns Church
843 Main Street & Rt. 159
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:30 PM

New Directions Grou
Alano Club
36 King Street??
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:30 PM

New Light Big Book
Alano Club
36 King Street???
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:30 PM

Not So Young People`s Group
Alano Club
36 King Street
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Roller Coaster Group
St. John's Church
823 Main St.
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Steps And Serenity Woman's Group
Alano Club
36 King St.
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Group
Alano Club
36 King St.
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM

Sunday Nite Young People's Group
Alano Club
36 King St.
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

The Big Kid's Group
Alano Club
36 King Street????
Agawam, Massachusetts 1001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 5:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Agawam, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Agawam, Massachusetts. 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 Agawam, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
0%
3%
Marijuana use in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
3%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
92%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
44%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Agawam, Massachusetts?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
4%
21%
1%
2%
5%
3%
62%
1%
1%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Agawam, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
3%
3%
3%
13%
5%
8%
9%
21%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Agawam, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Agawam, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Agawam, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
76%
17%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Agawam, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
5%
3%
4%
12%
5%
12%
4%
23%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
20%
53%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
56%
44%
Surveys updated monthly.

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