Bennington, VT Profile

Bennington, VT, population 9,168 , is located in Vermont's Bennington county, about 62.0 miles from Springfield and 81.4 miles from Hartford.

In the 90's the population of Bennington has declined by about 4%.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bennington area were lower than Vermont's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Vermont average.

Bennington Statistics Bennington Gender Information

Males in Bennington: 4,274 (47%)
Females in Bennington: 4,894 (53%)

As % of Population in Bennington in Bennington    

Race Diversity in Bennington

White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%

As % of Population in Bennington in Bennington        

Age Diversity in Bennington

Median Age in Bennington: 39.6 (Males in Bennington: 37.6, Females in Bennington: 41.6)

Bennington Males Under 20: 13%     Bennington Females Under 20: 12% Bennington Males 20 to 40: 12%     Bennington Females 20 to 40: 13% Bennington Males 40 to 60: 12%     Bennington Females 40 to 60: 13% Bennington Males Over 60: 10%     Bennington Females Over 60: 15%

Economics in Bennington in Bennington

Bennington Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Bennington Median Household Income: $ 30,591
Bennington Median Value of Homes: $ 92,700

Law Enforcement in Bennington

Reported crimes in the Bennington area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 24
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 200

Burglary: 75
Larceny-theft: 302
Motor vehicle theft: 26
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,521

Bennington Location Information
Elevation: 681 feet above sea level. Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bennington Old Bennington 0.9 Miles North Bennington 4.3 Miles South Shaftsbury 4.8 Miles Hoosick Falls 8.0 Miles Williamstown 11.5 Miles North Adams 13.0 Miles Arlington 13.8 Miles Cambridge 14.0 Miles Adams 18.0 Miles Valley Falls 18.6 Miles Big Cities Nearest Bennington (Population 100,000+) Springfield 62.0 Miles Hartford 81.4 Miles Worcester 82.8 Miles Manchester 88.6 Miles Waterbury 91.6 Miles Lowell 97.0 Miles New Haven 109.5 Miles Cambridge 112.0 Miles Boston 114.6 Miles Providence 116.7 Miles


The listings in Bennington, Vermont and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Bennington, Vermont? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Bennington and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Bennington that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Bennington is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Bennington are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Long-term Treatment Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Bennington will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Bennington, Vermont to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Bennington will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Bennington, VT. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Bennington, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Bennington, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Bennington. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Bennington which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Bennington, VT. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

United Counseling Service of Bennington, VT
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab 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, 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Health Care and Rehab Services Bellows Falls, VT 18.6 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Health Care Rehabilitation Services Springfield, VT 18.6 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services White River Junction, VT 18.6 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro, VT 22.4 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Youth Services Inc Brattleboro, VT 22.4 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Habit Opco Brattleboro Brattleboro, VT 24.0 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center Troy, NY 27.0 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hudson Mohawk Supportive Living Troy, NY 27.0 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Berkshire Medical Center Hillcrest Pittsfield, MA 27.6 miles from Bennington
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Brien Center for Mental Health and Pittsfield, MA 27.6 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Mental Health and Subst Abuse Servs of Pittsfield, MA 27.6 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center Inc Troy, NY 27.8 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rensselaer County MH Unified Services Troy, NY 27.8 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Seton Addiction Services at Troy, NY 27.8 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Seton Health Addiction Services Troy, NY 27.8 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Center for Recovery Glens Falls, NY 28.7 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Glen Falls Hospital Hudson Falls, NY 28.7 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pahl Programs Inc Troy, NY 29.4 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Brien Center Pittsfield, MA 29.4 miles from Bennington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

The rate of treatment for mental health problems among teens aged 12 to 17 who used illegal drugs in the past year (32.0 percent) was higher than the rate among teens who did not use illegal drugs (19.3 percent).

The greatest danger from mixing other drugs with amphetamines is additional strain on the heart and increased blood pressure.

Many teenagers and young adults have used heroin at least once. Heroin use among high school students is a particular problem.

Nationally in 2002.2003, 7.6 percent of the population aged 12 or older were classified with dependence on or abuse of alcohol in the past year. Persons aged 18 to 25 had the highest rate of alcohol dependence or abuse (17.4 percent) in the Nation (Table B.14).

Prolonged use of Xanax and other similar type benzodiazepines can lead to physical drug dependence, even when it is taken at the prescribed doses.

The various brands of bath salts are currently being sold in 50milligram to 500 milligram packets.


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 Bennington:

Sunrise
First Baptist Church
601 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 5201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bennington, Vermont as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bennington, Vermont. 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 Bennington, Vermont.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
9%
2%
Marijuana use in Bennington, Vermont.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Bennington, Vermont.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
10%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
75%
22%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
21%
57%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bennington, Vermont?
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%
3%
3%
8%
1%
2%
53%
6%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Bennington, Vermont?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
2%
8%
2%
2%
14%
5%
12%
4%
19%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bennington, Vermont schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bennington, Vermont under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
81%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Bennington, Vermont under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
81%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bennington, Vermont?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
2%
5%
2%
3%
12%
4%
11%
6%
20%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
18%
49%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
17%
83%
Surveys updated monthly.

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