South Yarmouth, MA Profile

South Yarmouth, MA, population 11,603 , is located in Massachusetts's Barnstable county, about 64.3 miles from Providence and 65.7 miles from Boston.

In the 90's the population of South Yarmouth has grown by about 12%.

South Yarmouth Statistics South Yarmouth Gender Information

Males in South Yarmouth: 5,279 (45%)
Females in South Yarmouth: 6,324 (55%)

As % of Population in South Yarmouth in South Yarmouth    

Race Diversity in South Yarmouth

White: 95%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in South Yarmouth in South Yarmouth        

Age Diversity in South Yarmouth

Median Age in South Yarmouth: 49.3 (Males in South Yarmouth: 46.0, Females in South Yarmouth: 52.4)

South Yarmouth Males Under 20: 10%     South Yarmouth Females Under 20: 9% South Yarmouth Males 20 to 40: 9%     South Yarmouth Females 20 to 40: 10% South Yarmouth Males 40 to 60: 11%     South Yarmouth Females 40 to 60: 13% South Yarmouth Males Over 60: 15%     South Yarmouth Females Over 60: 22%

Economics in South Yarmouth in South Yarmouth

South Yarmouth Household Average Size: 2.08 people
South Yarmouth Median Household Income: $ 37,643
South Yarmouth Median Value of Homes: $ 143,100


South Yarmouth Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level. Land Area: 7.0 Square Miles. Water Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Yarmouth West Dennis 0.6 Miles South Dennis 2.2 Miles Dennis Port 3.0 Miles West Yarmouth 3.1 Miles Northwest Harwich 4.0 Miles Yarmouth Port 4.1 Miles Dennis 4.8 Miles East Dennis 5.4 Miles Harwich Port 5.5 Miles Harwich 5.9 Miles Big Cities Nearest South Yarmouth (Population 100,000+) Providence 64.3 Miles Boston 65.7 Miles Cambridge 68.1 Miles Lowell 88.5 Miles Worcester 92.8 Miles Manchester 112.5 Miles Springfield 127.4 Miles Hartford 129.3 Miles New Haven 144.3 Miles Waterbury 148.4 Miles


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in South Yarmouth and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in South Yarmouth that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in South Yarmouth is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in South Yarmouth are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in South Yarmouth will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in South Yarmouth will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in South Yarmouth, MA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in South Yarmouth, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to South Yarmouth, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in South Yarmouth. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in South Yarmouth which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in South Yarmouth, MA. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Habit Management South Yarmouth, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Habit OPCO South Yarmouth, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gosnold Thorne Gosnold Inc Centerville, MA 8.4 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Gosnold Inc Cataumet, MA 10.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gosnold Inc Gosnold Thorne Counseling Falmouth, MA 10.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Gosnold Treatment Center Falmouth, MA 10.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Emerson House West Falmouth, MA 10.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cape Cod Human Services Inc Hyannis, MA 11.1 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
High Point STIT Plymouth, MA 26.0 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
High Point Treatment Center Inc Plymouth, MA 27.1 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Family and Childrens Services of Nantucket, MA 27.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Marthas Vineyard Community Services Oak Bluffs, MA 27.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Anchor House Plymouth, MA 33.0 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Monarch House New Bedford, MA 38.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Seven Hills Behavioral Health Inc New Bedford, MA 38.3 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Harmony House New Bedford, MA 38.5 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
North River Counseling Inc Marshfield, MA 40.1 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Center for Human Services New Bedford, MA 45.2 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Community Counseling of Bristol County Taunton, MA 47.9 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SSTAR Lifeline Program Fall River, MA 48.9 miles from South Yarmouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, 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)

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

Another form of drug rehab treatment that is available is inpatient short-term rehab. This type of treatment program is somewhat different from many other types of drug rehab programs. An individual who attends an inpatient short-term treatment center is provided with substance abuse treatment for approximately 4-6 weeks. Typically this form of drug rehab treatment is administered by medical professionals and trained counselors. The primary focus of inpatient short-tem drug rehab treatment is on medical stabilization, abstinence, and behavior modification.

In 2008, adults aged 18 or older with past year MDE had higher rates of past year illegal drug use than those without MDE (27.2 vs. 13.0 percent). A similar pattern was observed for specific types of past year illegal drug use, such as the use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or hallucinogens and the nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics.

The appropriate duration for an individual in drug rehab treatment most often depends on his or her problems and needs. Research indicates that for most individuals in a drug rehab program, the threshold of significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment. After this point is reached, additional drug rehab treatment can only produce further progress toward recovery.

Age-specific incidence rates generally have mirrored the overall incidence rate. The number of new users aged 18 to 25 reached a peak of 0.9 million in 1983, while the most recent low point for this group was 0.3 million from 1991 to 1994. Incidence among 12 to 17 year olds has not varied as greatly over the years, but peaked in 1980 at 0.3 million new users and reached a recent low point in 1991 with 90,000 new users.

The average age of initiation of marijuana use in 2000 was 17.5 years. The average age of marijuana initiates has generally declined since 1965.

Female opiate users have more spontaneous abortions, breech deliveries, caesarean sections, premature births, and stillbirths.


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 South Yarmouth:

Methodist Church
322 Old Main
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Methodist Church 2
Methodist Church
322 Old Main
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Methodist Church Office Building
Methodist Church
322 Old Main
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Serenity
Swan Pond Village
Long Pond Dr.
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

South
Methodist Church
324 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

South Methodist
324 Old Main St., Rt. 28
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

St David's Church
205 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 4:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Monday, 3:30 PM

St Pius Church
98 Station Ave
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Statlon Ave.
St. Pius X Hall
Station Ave.
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Swan Pond Village
1100 Alewife Circle
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Windor Rehab
265 N Main Street
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 2664

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 3:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in South Yarmouth, 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 South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
10%
12%
Marijuana use in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
94%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
7%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
88%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
9%
59%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in South Yarmouth, 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
12%
13%
1%
2%
0%
1%
53%
10%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
5%
2%
4%
11%
3%
12%
4%
24%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
86%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
85%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
2%
7%
3%
4%
14%
3%
7%
6%
25%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
24%
51%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
66%
34%
Surveys updated monthly.

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