West Brookfield, Massachusetts

West Brookfield, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 17 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 56 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Worcester metropolitan area. West Brookfield has a population of 3,804.

The People and Families of West Brookfield

In West Brookfield, about 55% of adults are married.

The government tells us that West Brookfield features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Brookfield had a median family income of $58,750. West Brookfield benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among West Brookfield residents, with $4,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

West Brookfield Housing

In West Brookfield, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In West Brookfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
West Brookfield3,804$58,750
Brimfield3,339$59,943
Brookfield3,051$54,519
North Brookfield4,683$51,750
Spencer11,691$56,763
Ware9,707$45,505
Warren4,776$39,598

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Brookfield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Brookfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%West Brookfield Median Family Income
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%West Brookfield Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in West Brookfield, MA.? Do you know of someone in West Brookfield, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in West Brookfield comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in West Brookfield 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield, MA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in West Brookfield are Outpatient Drug Rehabs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Long-term Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield, Massachusetts delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center 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.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in West Brookfield, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in West Brookfield, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in West Brookfield, 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 West Brookfield, 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 West Brookfield, Massachusetts Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Harrington Memorial Hospital Southbridge, MA 14.1 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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, 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)
Integrated Treatment Unit Rutland, MA 14.3 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jeremiahs Hospice Inc Worcester, MA 16.7 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Grace House Amherst, MA 17.5 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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)
Willis Center Footsteps Supportive Worcester, MA 17.6 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House
Carson Center for Adults and Families Westfield, MA 18.2 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Healthlink Inc Worcester, MA 18.3 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
AdCare Hospital Worcester, MA 18.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
Hector Reyes House Worcester, MA 18.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jeremiahs Hospice Inc Worcester, MA 18.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mental Health 8 East Worcester, MA 18.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Motivated Youth Recovery Program Worcester, MA 18.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA 19.2 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Henry Lee Willis Community Center Worcester, MA 19.2 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc Worcester, MA 19.2 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
McLean Center at Fernside Princeton, MA 20.9 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Northern Educational Services Inc Springfield, MA 21.2 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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)
Behavioral Health Network Inc Springfield, MA 21.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
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 21.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab 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 21.4 miles from West Brookfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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

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

According to a study on addiction that was conducted by the government during 2000, over 50% percent of those individuals that were admitted for addiction to a drug rehab center were dependent on Vicodin.

Amphetamine elevates cardiac output and blood pressure making it dangerous for use by patients with a history of heart disease or hypertension.

Prescription drug abuse is not about bad drugs or even bad people; it instead involves a complex web of various factors, including the power of addiction and the difficulty that both patients and doctors have in discussing the topic.

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) (Table B.6). Only Colorado and Kentucky were in the top fifth in all three age groups and for all persons aged 12 or older.

In 2006, there were 10.5 million adults aged 18 or older (4.8 percent)

The overall rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2005 (8.1 percent) was similar to the rate in 2004 (7.9 percent), 2003 (8.2 percent), and 2002 (8.3 percent).


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 West Brookfield:

Warren Safe Harbor
Warren Baptist Church
407 Main Street
West Brookfield, Massachusetts 1585

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

West Brookfield Group
Sacred Heart Church
Rt. 9 Milk St.
West Brookfield, Massachusetts 1585

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Thursday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of West Brookfield, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in West Brookfield, 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 West Brookfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in West Brookfield, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
82%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in West Brookfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
7%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
85%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
32%
42%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in West Brookfield, 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
7%
1%
1%
6%
8%
2%
64%
8%
0%
3%
Most common first drug experience in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
2%
6%
2%
5%
11%
3%
9%
9%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in West Brookfield, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in West Brookfield, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
81%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in West Brookfield, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
83%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
4%
2%
2%
13%
4%
7%
8%
27%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
18%
49%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
46%
54%
Surveys updated monthly.

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