Needham, Massachusetts

Needham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 3 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 28,911 people people live in Needham.

The People and Families of Needham

In Needham, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Needham tend to contain married couples.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Needham nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Needham had a median family income of $107,570. Overall, families in Needham are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Needham does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Needham are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($174,270) in Needham than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Needham enjoy its low crime rate.

Needham Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Needham, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. The average property tax bill in Needham is higher than that of most other communities in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Needham, 78% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Needham28,911$107,570
Dedham23,464$72,330
Dover5,558$157,168
Newton83,829$105,289
Waltham59,226$64,595
Wellesley26,613$134,769
Westwood14,117$103,242

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Needham Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Needham Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Needham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Needham Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Needham College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Needham People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Needham Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Needham Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Needham Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Needham Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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If you or a loved one living in Needham has a drug or alcohol addiction problem, you may be overwhelmed and not know where to turn; but our mission is to support you and to let you know that you do not have to face this situation alone. We care about you and your loved ones in Needham, Massachusetts; the good news is that you have identified that there is a drug or alcohol abuse problem, and are now looking for a positive solution. We will help you to assess the seriousness of your drug or alcohol abuse problem and to locate the Needham Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center that will best be suited to your individual needs.

The different types of drug treatment in Needham, MA. can include holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation, Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Treatment, Outpatient Rehabs, Inpatient Treatment, partial hospitalization, and sober living just to name a few. The type of Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program that is needed will depend upon the degree of dependence, the individual's social situation, and the kind of substance which they have become addicted to.

The ultimate goal of all Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers should be to enable the individual from Needham, Massachusetts to achieve lasting abstinence. Much research has indicated that in order for drug and alcohol addiction treatment to be effective, it must teach the individual how to change to their compulsive behaviors in order to remove the addiction and to be able to avoid a possible relapse. Overall, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities need to address both the physical and psychological dependency of an addiction; the behavioral and social symptoms also need to be adequately addressed before an individual from Needham can have the tools that they will need to help sustain that recovery for the remainder of his or her life.

Drug detox is the first step in the Needham, MA. rehabilitation treatment process toward recovery from a drug and alcohol addiction. The main goal in this component of the Needham Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility is to rid the body of toxins that accumulate over the course of a long term drug or alcohol addiction. It is very common to see individuals from Needham, MA. in drug detox that has combined different drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or pain pills with alcohol.

When an individual from Needham has sustained the use of any of these various kinds of drugs, it causes adaptations within their body that lessen the drug's original effects over time; this is a phenomenon that is known as drug tolerance. At this point, the individual from Needham, Massachusetts has developed a physical dependency on the substance and withdrawal symptoms will be experienced upon discontinuation. The reason that it is imperative that an individual from Needham have professional supervision during the detox process is because the staff at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program can help to make this process much easier by administering elements of treatment that can help to alleviate some of the painful withdrawal symptoms.

Once the early stages of withdrawal have passed, an individual from Needham will then be able to begin a directed, Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program that will begin to address aspects of the psychological dependency by teaching behavioral skills that will help them to function without the use of alcohol or drugs. This component in drug recovery treatment will usually involve some type of individual or group counseling. There may also be occupational and behavioral therapies that are utilized as components of treatment in order to help to teach the individual from Needham, MA. life and social skills that may have been lost while they were under the influence of addiction.

Before an addict is finally willing to surrender to the Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center process, they may have already made repeated promises to their loved ones in Needham who have been experiencing the negative effects from the individual's drug or alcohol abuse; because of the way that these substances chemically alter the person's brain, these empty promises cannot be fulfilled. If loved ones in Needham, Massachusetts continue to believe these empty promises, it could possible mean that the addicted person will then have time to overdose on drugs or have a serious car accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility, the individual from Needham will become educated about the ways that drugs and alcohol affect the various functions of the brain; they will learn that it was these physiological changes that made it almost impossible for them to stop using on their own, and not personal integrity. As an individual from Needham, MA. learns more about how to deal with drug triggers and as they master to the tools that they will need to use in order to stay sober when they return home to Needham, they will become confident in their ability to do so.

Getting Help

Because we will hold your hand and guide you through this process, getting help is easy - just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can speak to a registered addiction specialist or just fill out the Needham, Massachusetts Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center request form and we will contact you at the soonest available opportunity.

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

Westwood Lodge Hospital Westwood, MA 4.5 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hurley House Waltham, MA 5.5 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bournewood Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA 5.9 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Home for Little Wanderers Roslindale, MA 6.2 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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)
Arbour Substance Abuse Trt Program Jamaica Plain, MA 6.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brookside Community Health Center Jamaica Plain, MA 6.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Childrens Hosp Martha Elliot Hlth Ctr Jamaica Plain, MA 6.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain, MA 6.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Sullivan House Jamaica Plain, MA 6.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Childrens Hosp Martha Eliot Hlth Ctr Jamaica Plain, MA 7.1 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hope Found Jamaica Plain, MA 7.1 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Entre Familia Mattapan, MA 7.4 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
McLean Residence at The Brook Waltham, MA 7.7 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Riverside Outpatient Center Newton, MA 7.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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
Tecumseh House Boston, MA 8.6 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
First Step HSNHC Boston, MA 8.7 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Granada House Inc Allston, MA 8.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Treatment Center of Brighton, MA 8.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Saint Elizabeths Comprehensive Brighton, MA 8.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Joelyns Family Home Dorchester, MA 8.8 miles from Needham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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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 Needham:

Blg Book
First Baptist Church
68 Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM

Grace Lutheran
543 Greendale St.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Great Step
First Baptist Church
858 Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Keep It Simple
First Baptist Church
858 Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

Living Sober
Presbyterian Church
1458 Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM

Pass It On
Presbyterian Church
1458 Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM

St. Sebastian's
Rt. 128, Great Plain Ave.
Needham, Massachusetts 2492

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Needham, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Needham, 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 Needham, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
7%
5%
Marijuana use in Needham, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
80%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Needham, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
5%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
5%
69%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Needham, 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
15%
25%
0%
3%
7%
2%
36%
5%
0%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Needham, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
4%
2%
5%
13%
4%
7%
10%
20%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Needham, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Needham, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Needham, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
89%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Needham, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
5%
3%
2%
14%
4%
12%
6%
24%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
31%
48%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
55%
45%
Surveys updated monthly.

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