West Springfield, Massachusetts

West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 1 miles W of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 81 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Springfield metropolitan area. West Springfield has a population of 27,899.

The People and Families of West Springfield

In West Springfield, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in West Springfield live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Springfield had a median family income of $50,282.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among West Springfield residents, with $5,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

West Springfield Housing

In West Springfield, 58% 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 West Springfield rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In West Springfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
West Springfield27,899$50,282
Agawam28,144$59,088
Chicopee54,653$44,136
East Longmeadow14,100$70,571
Holyoke39,838$36,130
Longmeadow15,633$87,742
Springfield152,082$36,285

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%West Springfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Springfield Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%West Springfield Racial Diversity


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

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



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Do you live in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in West Springfield 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in West Springfield 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 West Springfield to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Centers, Long-term Drug Treatment Centers, Outpatient Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in West Springfield 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 West Springfield, 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.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in West Springfield, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in West Springfield, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in West Springfield, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in West Springfield 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 West Springfield, Massachusetts Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Behavioral Health Network Holyoke, MA 0.2 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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 0.2 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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 0.2 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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 0.2 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
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 0.2 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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)
Baystate Medical Center ADS Springfield, MA 2.3 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Community Healthcare Inc Chicopee, MA 2.6 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Child and Family Services of Springfield, MA 4.0 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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 4.0 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Northern Educational Services Inc Springfield, MA 5.1 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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)
Behavioral Health Network Inc Springfield, MA 5.4 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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 5.4 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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 5.4 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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 5.4 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA 5.6 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 5.6 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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
Gandara Residential Services for Women Holyoke, MA 5.9 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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
Holyoke Medical Center Inc Holyoke, MA 5.9 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix House Arbour House Holyoke, MA 5.9 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Carson Center for Adults and Families Westfield, MA 7.7 miles from West Springfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In 2006, current cigarette smoking among teens aged 12 to 17 and young adults aged 18 to 25 was more prevalent among whites than blacks (12.4 vs. 6.0 percent for teens and 44.4 vs. 27.5 percent for young adults). Among adults aged 26 or older, however, whites and blacks used cigarettes at about the same rate (24.9 and 27.2 percent, respectively). The rates for Hispanics were 8.2 percent among teens, 28.8 percent among young adults, and 23.6 percent among those aged 26 or older.

If opiates are taken in pill form, they take longer to reach the brain. If opiates are injected, they act faster and can produce a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and a calm drowsiness.

In 2001, among the estimated 1.4 million adults aged 18 or older on parole or other supervised release from prison during the past year, 20.8 percent were current illegal drug users. This rate is higher than the rate for adults not on parole or supervised release (6.5 percent) and similar to the rate observed in 2000 (21.6 percent).

Among young adults aged 18 to 25 in 2008, the rate of binge drinking was 41.0 percent, and the rate of heavy drinking was 14.5 percent. These rates were similar to the rates in 2007.

Physical dependence occurs when the body has adapted to the presence amphetamines, and withdrawal symptoms occur if its use is stopped abruptly.

The national prevalence rate for the use of cocaine in the past year among all persons aged 12 or older was 2.5 percent. Because cocaine is one of the substances included in the "any illegal drug other than marijuana" category, it is useful to compare the rankings of States with respect to these two substance measures. In 2002, only five of the States with the 10 highest rates of past month use of an illegal drug other than marijuana (aged 12 or older) also had past year rates of cocaine use (aged 12 or older) that were in the top fifth. The District of Columbia had the highest rate of past year cocaine use both among persons aged 12 or older and those aged 26 or older, but it was in the lowest fifth for those aged 12 to 17 and for those aged 18 to 25. Colorado was the only State that ranked in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older).


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 Springfield:

Hand In Hand Group
Grace Lutheran Church
Westfield St
West Springfield, Massachusetts 1089

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Pioneer Valley Group
West Springfield Ma
Pine St
West Springfield, Massachusetts 1089

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM

West Springfield Step Group
First Baptist Church
337 Piper Rd.??
West Springfield, Massachusetts 1089

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of West Springfield, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in West Springfield, 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 Springfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
5%
2%
Marijuana use in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
6%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
89%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
12%
60%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in West Springfield, 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
1%
14%
3%
8%
5%
2%
46%
9%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in West Springfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
7%
3%
5%
11%
4%
10%
8%
22%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in West Springfield, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in West Springfield, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in West Springfield, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
84%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in West Springfield, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
3%
6%
3%
3%
12%
5%
7%
6%
25%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
-4%
70%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
27%
73%
Surveys updated monthly.

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