Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cambria county, is 67 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Johnstown metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,091 people lived in Ebensburg.

The People and Families of Ebensburg

In Ebensburg, about 55% of adults are married. Ebensburg 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 town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ebensburg had a median family income of $45,128. Significantly, more adults in Ebensburg have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

Ebensburg residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Ebensburg Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Ebensburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Ebensburg, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Ebensburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Ebensburg3,091$45,128
Altoona49,523$36,758
Hollidaysburg5,368$39,306
Indiana14,895$47,192
Johnstown23,906$28,279
Northern Cambria4,199$29,917
Windber4,395$31,860

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Ebensburg Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ebensburg Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ebensburg College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ebensburg Short Commute Times


The listings in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one living in Ebensburg has a drug or alcohol addiction problem, you may be overwhelmed and not know where to turn; but our mission is to support you and to let you know that you do not have to face this situation alone. We care about you and your loved ones in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania; the good news is that you have identified that there is a drug or alcohol abuse problem, and are now looking for a positive solution. We will help you to assess the seriousness of your drug or alcohol abuse problem and to locate the Ebensburg Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that will best be suited to your individual needs.

The different types of drug treatment in Ebensburg, PA. can include holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, partial hospitalization, and sober living just to name a few. The type of Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility that is needed will depend upon the degree of dependence, the individual's social situation, and the kind of substance which they have become addicted to.

The ultimate goal of all Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers should be to enable the individual from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania to achieve lasting abstinence. Much research has indicated that in order for drug and alcohol addiction treatment to be effective, it must teach the individual how to change to their compulsive behaviors in order to remove the addiction and to be able to avoid a possible relapse. Overall, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities need to address both the physical and psychological dependency of an addiction; the behavioral and social symptoms also need to be adequately addressed before an individual from Ebensburg can have the tools that they will need to help sustain that recovery for the remainder of his or her life.

Drug detox is the first step in the Ebensburg, PA. rehabilitation treatment process toward recovery from a drug and alcohol addiction. The main goal in this component of the Ebensburg Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center is to rid the body of toxins that accumulate over the course of a long term drug or alcohol addiction. It is very common to see individuals from Ebensburg, PA. in drug detox that has combined different drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or pain pills with alcohol.

When an individual from Ebensburg has sustained the use of any of these various kinds of drugs, it causes adaptations within their body that lessen the drug's original effects over time; this is a phenomenon that is known as drug tolerance. At this point, the individual from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania has developed a physical dependency on the substance and withdrawal symptoms will be experienced upon discontinuation. The reason that it is imperative that an individual from Ebensburg have professional supervision during the detox process is because the staff at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility can help to make this process much easier by administering elements of treatment that can help to alleviate some of the painful withdrawal symptoms.

Once the early stages of withdrawal have passed, an individual from Ebensburg will then be able to begin a directed, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center that will begin to address aspects of the psychological dependency by teaching behavioral skills that will help them to function without the use of alcohol or drugs. This component in drug recovery treatment will usually involve some type of individual or group counseling. There may also be occupational and behavioral therapies that are utilized as components of treatment in order to help to teach the individual from Ebensburg, PA. life and social skills that may have been lost while they were under the influence of addiction.

Before an addict is finally willing to surrender to the Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program process, they may have already made repeated promises to their loved ones in Ebensburg who have been experiencing the negative effects from the individual's drug or alcohol abuse; because of the way that these substances chemically alter the person's brain, these empty promises cannot be fulfilled. If loved ones in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania continue to believe these empty promises, it could possible mean that the addicted person will then have time to overdose on drugs or have a serious car accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program, the individual from Ebensburg will become educated about the ways that drugs and alcohol affect the various functions of the brain; they will learn that it was these physiological changes that made it almost impossible for them to stop using on their own, and not personal integrity. As an individual from Ebensburg, PA. learns more about how to deal with drug triggers and as they master to the tools that they will need to use in order to stay sober when they return home to Ebensburg, they will become confident in their ability to do so.

Getting Help

Because we will hold your hand and guide you through this process, getting help is easy - just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can speak to a registered addiction specialist or just fill out the Ebensburg, Pennsylvania Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and we will contact you at the soonest available opportunity.

There are no listings in Ebensburg, PA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania:

Cove Forge Renewal Center at Johnstown Johnstown, PA 3.7 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alliance Medical Services Inc Johnstown, PA 13.4 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Visions Chemical Dependency Prog Johnstown, PA 14.4 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Peniel Ministries Johnstown, PA 14.7 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Discovery House BC Inc Duncansville, PA 16.8 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Pyramid Healthcare Altoona, PA 20.3 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Altoona Regional Mental Health and Altoona, PA 21.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Dolminis Altoona, PA 21.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Pyramid Healthcare Inc Altoona, PA 21.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Home Nursing Agency Community Services Altoona, PA 22.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
White Deer Run of Altoona Altoona, PA 22.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
The Open Door Inc Blairsville, PA 25.1 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Southwest Behavioral Care Inc Torrance, PA 25.1 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Cove Forge Behavorial Health System Williamsburg, PA 28.7 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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)
Moore Counseling Services Tyrone, PA 29.5 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Monsour Medical Center Jeannette, PA 34.8 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Beal Counseling and Consulting Somerset, PA 37.5 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Twin Lakes Center for Bedford, PA 39.5 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Directions at Cove Forge Johnstown, PA 39.5 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SPHS Behavioral Health Greensburg, PA 40.0 miles from Ebensburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

In the United States, heroin is a schedule I drug according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, making it illegal to possess without a DEA license.

If used intravenously or inhaled/smoked, cocaine?s effects peak in seconds to 2 minutes but last only 15-30 minutes.

The occurrence of MDE in the past year among teens aged 12 to 17 was associated with a higher prevalence of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse (19.8 percent). Among teens who did not report past year MDE, 6.9 percent had illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse during the same period.

Vicodin, when used properly for medicinal purposes, can be an invaluable asset in the medical community.

338,000 people used heroin last month.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy, as these other medications can add to the sleepiness that is caused by Ativan.


The following survey was completed by residents of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. 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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania?
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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania?
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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania?
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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