Ford City, Pennsylvania

Ford City, Pennsylvania, in Armstrong county, is 33 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 3,451.

The People and Families of Ford City

In Ford City, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ford City, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Ford City has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ford City had a median family income of $30,843.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Ford City.

Ford City Housing

Ford City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Ford City, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Ford City, 79% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Ford City3,451$30,843
Arnold5,667$32,569
Brackenridge3,543$41,803
Kittanning4,787$30,822
New Kensington14,701$37,952
Tarentum4,993$32,042
Vandergrift5,455$35,984

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Ford City Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Ford City is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Ford City try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Ford City, Pennsylvania to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center can help an individual from Ford City, PA. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Ford City, Pennsylvania to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center will encourage the individual from Ford City to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Ford City, Pennsylvania the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Ford City, that may include Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Ford City in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Ford City can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Ford City, PA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Ford City Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Ford City, Pennsylvania treatment program; a quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Ford City, PA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Ford City, Pennsylvania will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Ford City, PA. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Ford City with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Ford City, PA. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Ford City that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Ford City,Pennsylvania Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Programs in Ford City, Pennsylvania. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Ford City:

Family ACTS Incorporated Ford City, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Armstrong County Council on Alc and Kittanning, PA 6.7 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Armstrong County Council on Kittanning, PA 8.0 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Greenbriar Treatment Center New Kensington, PA 16.8 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Family Services of Western PA Tarentum, PA 17.4 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
The Open Door Inc Blairsville, PA 21.7 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Monsour Medical Center Jeannette, PA 23.6 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center Butler, PA 24.1 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Foundations Medical Services LLC Butler, PA 24.1 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Jade Wellness Center Monroeville, PA 24.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Southwest Behavioral Care Inc Torrance, PA 24.5 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
SPHS Behavioral Health Greensburg, PA 25.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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
Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Greensburg, PA 25.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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)
Butler Regional Recovery Program Butler, PA 26.3 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Irene Stacy CMHC Butler, PA 26.3 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance
Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center Butler, PA 27.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Medical Technical Rehab Servs LLC Greensburg, PA 27.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Outside in Pathway to Recovery Outpt Greensburg, PA 27.2 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
RHJ Medical Center Inc Hunker, PA 27.4 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
UPMC Braddock Braddock, PA 30.8 miles from Ford City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Primary care physicians should not hesitate to screen for potential drug abuse or dependence if a patient presents specific symptoms that are known to be associated with problem use of a substance.

The rate of current alcohol use among teens aged 12 to 17 was 14.6 percent in 2008, which is lower than the 2007 rate (15.9 percent). Youth binge and heavy drinking rates in 2008 were 8.8 percent (lower than the 9.7 percent rate in 2007) and 2.0 percent, respectively.

The percentage of teens who reported that illegal drugs would be easy to obtain was associated with age, with perceived availability increasing with age. For example, in 2006, 20.7 percent of those aged 12 or 13 said it would be fairly or very easy to obtain marijuana compared with 52.9 percent of those aged 14 or 15 and 73.9 percent of those aged 16 or 17.

During the 1960's amphetamines were often prescribed by physicians for weight loss; although it was not long before this highly addictive drug was diverted to the illegal drug market.

Opiate users who inject the drug are at risk from infections from unsterile solutions, syringes, and needles which can cause illnesses such as liver disease, tetanus, and serum hepatitis.

In 2008, adults aged 26 or older were less likely to be current drug users than teens aged 12 to 17 or young adults aged 18 to 25 (5.9 vs. 9.3 and 19.6 percent, respectively). However, there were more drug users aged 26 or older (11.3 million) than users in the 12-to-17-year age group (2.3 million) and 18-to-25-year age group (6.5 million) combined.


The following survey was completed by residents of Ford City, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Ford City, 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 Ford City, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
6%
3%
Marijuana use in Ford City, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
79%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Ford City, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
13%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
11%
55%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Ford City, 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
7%
29%
1%
0%
2%
3%
43%
9%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Ford City, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
5%
2%
2%
15%
3%
12%
4%
22%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Ford City, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Ford City, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
78%
21%
Have you ever gone to school in Ford City, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
80%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Ford City, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
2%
5%
2%
3%
11%
4%
10%
4%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
26%
45%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
48%
52%
Surveys updated monthly.

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