Greenfield, Massachusetts

Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 30 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 80 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Springfield metropolitan area. Greenfield has a population of 18,168.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenfield live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $46,412.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $3,854. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Greenfield rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Greenfield; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Greenfield18,168$46,412
Amherst34,874$61,237
Deerfield4,750$64,909
Hadley4,793$61,897
Hatfield3,249$61,607
Montague8,489$43,194
Sunderland3,777$53,021

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Greenfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Greenfield Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Greenfield Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Do you live in Greenfield, Massachusetts 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 Greenfield.

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

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Greenfield 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 Greenfield, Massachusetts, 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 Treatment Facility in Greenfield, MA. 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Greenfield, MA. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Greenfield, MA. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Greenfield 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 Greenfield, Massachusetts Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 5 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities in Greenfield, Massachusetts. We have also provided 15 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Greenfield:

Child and Family Services of Greenfield, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Clinical and Support Optons Greenfield, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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)
Community Healthcare Inc Greenfield, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Franklin Medical Center Greenfield, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ServiceNet Inc Greenfield, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Habit Opco Brattleboro Brattleboro, VT 15.1 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
ServiceNet Inc Northampton, MA 16.9 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: 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)
Grace House Amherst, MA 19.2 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Northampton Veterans Affairs Med Ctr Leeds, MA 19.5 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Health Care and Rehab Services Bellows Falls, VT 19.5 miles from Greenfield
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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Health Care Rehabilitation Services Springfield, VT 19.5 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services White River Junction, VT 19.5 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Hairston House Northampton, MA 20.9 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Florence, MA 24.0 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, 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)
Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro, VT 26.1 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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
Youth Services Inc Brattleboro, VT 26.1 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH 26.2 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Monadnock Family Services Keene, NH 26.2 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, 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)
Phoenix House Keene, NH 26.2 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc Huntington, MA 26.5 miles from Greenfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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)

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

More than seventy-five percent of domestic violence victims have reported that their assailant had been drinking or using illegal drugs at the time of the violent incident.

Most habitual heroin users are incapable of concentration, learning, or clear thought.

In 2008, about half (49.2 percent) of the teens aged 12 to 17 reported that it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" for them to obtain marijuana if they wanted some. One in seven (13.0 percent) indicated that heroin would be "fairly" or "very" easily available, and 13.8 percent reported so for LSD. Between 2002 and 2008, there were decreases in the perceived easy availability of marijuana (from 55.0 to 49.2 percent), cocaine (from 25.0 to 22.1 percent), crack (from 26.5 to 23.2 percent), LSD (from 19.4 to 13.8 percent), and heroin (from 15.8 to 13.0 percent). The perceived availability of the following illegal drugs declined between 2007 and 2008: cocaine from 24.5 to 22.1 percent; crack from 25.3 to 23.2 percent; and heroin from 14.1 to 13.0 percent. However, the perceived availability of marijuana and LSD did not change significantly during the 2-year period.

Among the 17.8 million people who needed but did not receive treatment for an alcohol use problem in 2005, there were 641,000 (3.6 percent) who felt they needed treatment for their alcohol use problem. Of these, 154,000 (24.0 percent) made an effort but were unable to get treatment, and 487,000 (76.0 percent) did not make an effort to get treatment.

Because marijuana is the predominant substance used by those using an illegal drug, States that showed high prevalence rates for any illegal drug also had high prevalence rates for past month use of marijuana. In fact, all 10 States in the top fifth for use of an illegal drug for persons aged 12 or older also were ranked in the top fifth for past month use of marijuana. In the 12 to 17 age group, seven States were in the top fifth for both use of any illegal drug and use of marijuana: Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont. Seven States were common to the top fifth for current marijuana use among persons aged 12 or older and teens aged 12 to 17: Colorado, District of Columbia, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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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 Greenfield:

1,2,3, Remember Me
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

11th Step Meditation Meeting
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 PM

Attitude Adjustment Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Saturday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Sunday, 7:00 AM

Beginners Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Big Book Step Meeting
Leyden Woods, Comm. Room
24 Leyden Woods Lane?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Chapman Street Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Come As You Are
The Recover Project
68? Federal St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

G.o.y.a.
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Greenfield Step
St. James Church
8 Church St. & Federal St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Here Because We're Not All There Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

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

Here Because We're Not All There Grp
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.???
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 AM

Here Because We`re Not All There Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St. ?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 12:00 AM
Tuesday, 12:00 AM
Wednesday, 12:00 AM

Men`s Big Book
The Recover Project
68 Federal St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM

Monday Night Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.???
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:00 PM

New Life Study Group
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.???
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Original Greenfield Group
All Soul's Universalist Unitarian Church
399 Main St. & Hope St.?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Saturday Night Reflections
116 Federal St.
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:00 PM

Sorority Of Serenity Group
All Soul's Universalist Unitarian Church
399 Main Street & Hope
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM

There Is A Solution Big Book Study
Grapevine
93 Chapman St.?
Greenfield, Massachusetts 1301

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Greenfield, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
4%
3%
Marijuana use in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
13%
81%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
86%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
16%
49%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Greenfield, 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
2%
16%
3%
1%
0%
1%
63%
11%
3%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Greenfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
2%
5%
2%
4%
13%
3%
10%
5%
25%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Greenfield, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Greenfield, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Greenfield, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
75%
19%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Greenfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
7%
3%
2%
11%
5%
6%
4%
22%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
17%
52%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
7%
93%
Surveys updated monthly.

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