Rockford, Michigan

Rockford, Michigan, in Kent county, is 12 miles NE of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 118 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,626 people people live in Rockford.

The People and Families of Rockford

In Rockford, about 62% of adults are married. The people of Rockford spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockford had a median family income of $55,954. It turns out that people in Rockford tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($22,200) in Rockford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Rockford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockford, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Rockford. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Rockford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Rockford4,626$55,954
Cedar Springs3,112$42,250
East Grand Rapids10,764$98,967
Grand Rapids197,800$44,224
Greenville7,935$35,050
Sparta4,159$45,822
Walker21,842$58,912

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rockford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockford Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rockford College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rockford Median Family Income


The listings in Rockford, Michigan and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Rockford, Michigan and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Rockford and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Rockford that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Rockford works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Rockford to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, Short-term Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Rockford. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Rockford, Michigan, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Rockford will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Rockford, MI. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Rockford, MI., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Rockford will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Rockford, MI., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Rockford, MI. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Rockford. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Rockford, Michigan. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Rockford:

Beauchamp Consulting Associates Inc Rockford, MI
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Reality Counseling Services Grand Rapids, MI 7.0 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI 7.0 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
North Kent Guidance Service LLC Grand Rapids, MI 9.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Northwest Counseling Center Grand Rapids, MI 11.9 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs Grand Rapids, MI 11.9 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Holland Community Hospital Holland, MI 11.9 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ottagan Addictions Recovery (OAR) Holland, MI 11.9 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Arbor Circle Corporation Grand Rapids, MI 13.2 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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
Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Consultants Grand Rapids, MI 13.6 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Anderson Substance Abuse Treatment Ctr Grand Rapids, MI 13.6 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Life Guidance Services Grand Rapids, MI 13.6 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Eastern Clinic Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Outreach Center Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Guiding Light Mission Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Our Hope Association Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Pathfinder Resources Inc Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Project Rehab Grand Rapids, MI 14.4 miles from Rockford
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

According to a fairly recent report by Dr. Kim Mulvihill, Ambien addiction and abuse among teenagers is increasingly becoming a greater concern. Teens are abusing Ambien, many times in combination with alcohol, and Dr. Mulvihill notes that Ambien has been reported to have been used as a date-rape drug.

Symptoms of LSD use can include dilation of pupils, increased blood pressure, pulse and increased reflexes, and excess saliva.

It is not known whether Ativan passes into breast milk or whether or not it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without disclosing to your doctor that you are breast-feeding a baby.

Rates of binge alcohol use in 2008 were 1.5 percent among 12 or 13 year olds, 6.9 percent among 14 or 15 year olds, 17.2 percent among 16 or 17 year olds, 33.7 percent among persons aged 18 to 20, and peaked among those aged 21 to 25 at 46.0 percent. The 2008 binge drinking rate for 16 or 17 year olds showed a decrease from 2007, when it was 19.4 percent.

When amphetamine is snorted, effects occur within 3 to 5 minutes

Methadone is currently used in doctor's offices and in pain management clinics around the world.


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 Rockford:

Fri Morning Step
N Kent Presby Church
6175 Kuttshill Dr
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 9:00 AM

Maple St Misfits
United Meth Church
159 Maple St
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

N Kent Bible Church
7210 Courtland Dr
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

North Kent Enrichment
N Kent Presby Church
6175 Kuttshill Dr
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Rockford
1st Congreg Church
192 E Bridge St
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Rockford Fellowship
Algoma Estates
4456 13 Mile Road
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Women Of Hope
N Kent Presby Church
6175 Kuttshill Dr
Rockford, Michigan 49341

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Rockford, Michigan as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Rockford, Michigan. 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 Rockford, Michigan.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
1%
18%
Marijuana use in Rockford, Michigan.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
89%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Rockford, Michigan.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
5%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
82%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
3%
68%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Rockford, Michigan?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
13%
0%
3%
6%
8%
1%
62%
0%
1%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Rockford, Michigan?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
2%
8%
3%
5%
15%
4%
9%
6%
14%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Rockford, Michigan schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Rockford, Michigan under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
89%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Rockford, Michigan under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Rockford, Michigan?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
2%
5%
3%
2%
14%
2%
6%
6%
29%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
-2%
65%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
79%
21%
Surveys updated monthly.

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