Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro, Vermont, in Windham county, is 48 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 12,005.

The People and Families of Brattleboro

In Brattleboro, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Brattleboro, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Brattleboro has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brattleboro had a median family income of $44,267.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brattleboro favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Brattleboro Housing

Brattleboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% 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. Brattleboro, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Vermont, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Brattleboro, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Brattleboro -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Brattleboro12,005$44,267
Bellows Falls3,165$45,688

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Brattleboro Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brattleboro Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Brattleboro Short Commute Times


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Brattleboro, Vermont and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Brattleboro and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Brattleboro that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Brattleboro works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Brattleboro to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Treatment Centers, Short-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Long-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Brattleboro. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Brattleboro, Vermont, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Brattleboro will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Brattleboro, VT. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Brattleboro, VT., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Brattleboro will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Brattleboro, VT., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Brattleboro, VT. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Brattleboro. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 4 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities in Brattleboro, Vermont. We have also provided 16 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehabs that are closest geographically to Brattleboro:

Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro, VT
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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
Habit Opco Brattleboro Brattleboro, VT
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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)
Phoenix Houses of New England Brattleboro, VT
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Youth Services Inc Brattleboro, VT
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)
Health Care and Rehab Services Bellows Falls, VT 6.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol 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)
Health Care Rehabilitation Services Springfield, VT 6.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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)
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services White River Junction, VT 6.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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)
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH 21.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)
Monadnock Family Services Keene, NH 21.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, 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)
Phoenix House Keene, NH 21.0 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
United Counseling Service of Bennington, VT 23.6 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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)
Phoenix House RISE II Bellows Falls, VT 23.6 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ServiceNet Inc Northampton, MA 30.1 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Northampton Veterans Affairs Med Ctr Leeds, MA 33.8 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Grace House Amherst, MA 34.2 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hairston House Northampton, MA 35.7 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North Central Human Services Gardner, MA 36.6 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Florence, MA 36.7 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, 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)
GAAMHA Inc Gardner, MA 38.2 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc Huntington, MA 38.6 miles from Brattleboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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)

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

Crystal methamphetamine use can cause an individual who uses it to have psychotic symptoms that have sometimes been known to persist for months or even years after the individual has stopped using the toxic drug.

There were 6.4 million (2.6 percent) persons aged 12 or older who used prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs nonmedically in the past month. Of these, 4.7 million used pain relievers, 1.8 million used tranquilizers, 1.1 million used stimulants (including 512,000 using methamphetamine), and 272,000 used sedatives. Each of these estimates is similar to the corresponding estimate for 2004.

The States in the top fifth for past month use of alcohol among persons aged 12 or older (i.e., highest rates) were primarily in the Northern parts of the United States, including six States in the Northeast, one in the Midwest, and one in the West. The other two were in the South (Maryland and the District of Columbia). All of the States in the lowest fifth were in the South, except for Utah (West region). Utah had the lowest rate (33.0 percent) of past month alcohol use in the Nation. New Jersey had the highest rate for the 12 or older age group (61.1 percent) and among those aged 26 or older (66.3 percent). The highest rate of past month use of alcohol for the 18 to 25 age group was in Rhode Island (75 percent), and North Dakota had the highest rate among teens (24.7 percent). Only the State of Massachusetts ranked in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older) and for all persons aged 12 or older.

A single gram of meth, a "teener" costs about $80 and can supply 10 ? 15 doses which can be smoked, snorted, injected, dissolved or swallowed. A single gram of Heroin can range from $120 - $500.

Drug rehab addiction treatment provides those who have a drug addiction the stability and professional guidance they need to help them on their path to recovery.

The long term consequences of Ketamine use may include: addiction, flashbacks, memory problems, and the possible development of psychotic illnesses.


Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Brattleboro:

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
16 Bradley Ave/ Putney Rd.
Holbrook Room
Brattleboro, Vermont

Meeting Days and Times
Tuesdays, 7:15PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Brattleboro, Vermont as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Brattleboro, 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 Brattleboro, Vermont.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
4%
9%
Marijuana use in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
78%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
2%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
80%
19%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
19%
49%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Brattleboro, 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
11%
21%
1%
2%
4%
3%
52%
0%
0%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Brattleboro, Vermont?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
5%
2%
3%
12%
4%
11%
4%
24%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Brattleboro, Vermont schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Brattleboro, Vermont under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
83%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Brattleboro, Vermont under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
94%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Brattleboro, Vermont?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
5%
2%
2%
13%
2%
8%
4%
26%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
2%
68%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
15%
85%
Surveys updated monthly.

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