Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 38 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 71 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is included in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 4,034 people lived in Cape May.

The People and Families of Cape May

In Cape May, about 51% of adults are married. Cape May is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cape May had a median family income of $46,250. Significantly, more adults in Cape May have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in New Jersey.

Political Inclinations

Cape May residents donated more money ($18,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Cape May Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Cape May are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Cape May, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Cape May compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Cape May, 69% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Cape May; people report shorter commutes than most.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Cape May4,034$46,250
North Wildwood4,935$46,250
Wildwood5,436$28,288
Wildwood Crest3,980$47,462

High Points

Cape May strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%Cape May Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Cape May Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%Cape May Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cape May College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cape May Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cape May Racial Diversity


The listings in Cape May, New Jersey and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Cape May, New Jersey and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program that is located in or around Cape May. The most important goal of any Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Cape May, NJ. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Cape May, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Cape May, New Jersey may include Inpatient Rehabs, Long-term Rehabs, Outpatient Rehab Programs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Centers, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Cape May to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Cape May, NJ. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Cape May, New Jersey treatment program; a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Cape May, NJ. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Cape May, New Jersey attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Cape May, New Jersey will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Cape May, NJ. Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Cape May to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Cape May, NJ. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Cape May will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Cape May to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Cape May where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Cape May, NJ. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Cape May can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Cape May, New Jersey is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Cape May choose to go to an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Cape May.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Cape May, New Jersey Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Cape May, New Jersey. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Cape May:

Employee Care Cape May, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Addiction Treatment Services Rio Grande, NJ 3.7 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Families Matter LLC Villas, NJ 4.5 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Addiction Recovery Systems Cape May Court House, NJ 11.4 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Nancy C Craft Counseling Services Cape May Court House, NJ 11.4 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
RPK Associates Swainton, NJ 11.4 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
RPK Associate Cape May Court House, NJ 13.6 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Peoples Place Counseling Center Milford, DE 27.8 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Compass Counseling Center Inc Millville, NJ 28.7 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kent Sussex Detoxification Center Ellendale, DE 29.3 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Amethyst Personal Growth and Somers Point, NJ 29.3 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hendricks House Inc Vineland, NJ 30.0 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Lloyd Reynolds Associates Vineland, NJ 30.0 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Richard Cohen Associates Vineland, NJ 30.0 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dover Air Force Base Dover AFB, DE 30.5 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cumberland County Bridgeton, NJ 31.3 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Faith Farm Inc Bridgeton, NJ 31.3 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Seabrook House Bridgeton, NJ 31.3 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kent Sussex Counseling Services Laurel, DE 32.9 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Atlanticare Behavioral Health Egg Harbor Township, NJ 32.9 miles from Cape May
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Among the 5.2 million adults with both SPD and substance dependence or abuse (i.e., a substance use disorder) in 2005, about half (47.0 percent) received mental health treatment or substance use treatment at a specialty facility: 8.5 percent received both treatment for mental health problems and specialty substance use treatment, 34.3 percent received only treatment for mental health problems, and 4.1 percent received only specialty substance use treatment.

Matching drug rehab treatment settings and services to each individual's particular substance abuse problem and personal needs can often be critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society.

Methamphetamine, like alcohol, is metabolized by the kidneys; chronic long term use of the drug can lead to severe kidney damage.

The Police Chief in Pulaski, Virginia reported in October 2000 that approximately 90 percent of all thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents in the area were linked to the OxyContin trade.

A high number of robberies, by those seeking to steal OxyContin, prompted some pharmacies in Tazewell County, Virginia to discontinue selling OxyContin and post signs stating they no longer would carry the drug.

New Mexico had the highest percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem in 2002 (3.5 percent). The other States in the top fifth were mainly in the West (Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) or in the Northeast (Rhode Island and Vermont). California had the largest total number of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, approximately 819,000, or about 13.0 percent of the total for the Nation.


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 Cape May:

Another Miracle
Property Owners Assn Building
201 Clubhouse Road
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 9:30 AM
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Cape May City Group
Parish Hall
Franklin And Washington
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Sunday, 4:00 PM

Sailing Free Group
Cape May Presbyterian Church
Decatur And Columbia
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Serenity And Sobriety
Property Owners Assn Building
201 Clubhouse Road
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Sioga
West Cape Firehouse
732 West Broadway
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM

St Night Special Group
Cape May Presbyterian Church
Decatur And Columbia
Cape May, New Jersey 8204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Cape May, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Cape May, New Jersey. 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 Cape May, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Cape May, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Cape May, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Cape May, New Jersey?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
Most common first drug experience in Cape May, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Cape May, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Cape May, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Cape May, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Cape May, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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