Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington county, is 113 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is included in the Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 55,469 people lived in Johnson City.

The People and Families of Johnson City

In Johnson City, about 47% of adults are married. Johnson City 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Johnson City had a median family income of $40,977. Significantly, more adults in Johnson City have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Tennessee.

Political Inclinations

Johnson City residents donated more money ($53,965) 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.

Johnson City Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Johnson City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Johnson City, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Johnson City; people report shorter commutes than most.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Johnson City55,469$40,977
Bristol24,821$37,341
Elizabethton13,372$33,333
Erwin5,610$37,813
Jonesborough4,168$44,167
Kingsport44,905$40,183
Unicoi3,519$40,208

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Johnson City College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Johnson City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Johnson City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Johnson City Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Johnson City Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Johnson City Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Johnson City Affordability of Property Taxes

The listings in Johnson City, Tennessee and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Johnson City, TN.? Do you know of someone in Johnson City, TN. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Johnson City comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Johnson City treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Johnson City would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Johnson City, TN., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Johnson City are Outpatient Treatment Facilities, Short-term Treatment Programs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Johnson City have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Johnson City, Tennessee delivered by a qualified Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City, TN. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City, TN. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Johnson City, TN. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Johnson City, TN.

Getting Help

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

There are 3 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities in Johnson City, Tennessee. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehabs that are closest geographically to Johnson City:

Comprehensive Community Services Johnson City, TN
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Frontier Health Inc Johnson City, TN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility Johnson City, TN
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Frontier Health Inc Bristol, TN 1.6 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Drug 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
James H Quillen VAMC Mountain Home, TN 7.7 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Indian Path Medical Center Kingsport, TN 15.5 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Comprehensive Community Services Bristol, TN 22.0 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Highlands Community Services (SAIOP) Abingdon, VA 34.4 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mountain Empire Day Reporting Center Abingdon, VA 34.4 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
First Things First Inc Boone, NC 38.8 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W David Holden Boone, NC 38.8 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
New River Behavioral Healthcare Blowing Rock, NC 39.0 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W David Holden, Counselor Boone, NC 41.4 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Wise County Mental Health Center Big Stone Gap, VA 41.6 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McDowell Council on Alcohol and Marion, NC 48.8 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
First at Blue Ridge Inc Ridgecrest, NC 49.5 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Crossroads Phoenix Hendersonville, NC 49.8 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Horizon Recovery Center Hendersonville, NC 49.8 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr Black Mountain, NC 50.0 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Western Carolina Treatment Center Asheville, NC 50.2 miles from Johnson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Teens aged 12 to 17 who received mental health treatment or counseling in the past year were more likely to use alcohol in the past year than those who did not receive treatment or counseling (39.7 vs. 31.5 percent). Teens receiving mental health treatment or counseling in the past year also were more likely to have smoked cigarettes in the past year (25.8 vs. 14.9 percent).

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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 Johnson City:

Central Group
Rebos Building
213 E Maple St
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

End Of The Road Group
Holston Conference Center
210 West Maple St
Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 1:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Johnson City, Tennessee as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Johnson City, Tennessee. 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 Johnson City, Tennessee.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
79%
4%
17%
Marijuana use in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
80%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
3%
97%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
25%
48%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Johnson City, Tennessee?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
2%
19%
2%
1%
3%
3%
64%
4%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Johnson City, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
3%
3%
3%
3%
11%
2%
7%
5%
27%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Johnson City, Tennessee schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Johnson City, Tennessee under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
82%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Johnson City, Tennessee under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
78%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Johnson City, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
2%
3%
3%
4%
12%
3%
11%
9%
23%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
33%
43%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
92%
8%
Surveys updated monthly.

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