Kent, Washington

Kent, Washington, in King county, is 16 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Kent has a population of 79,524.

The People and Families of Kent

In Kent, about 49% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Kent, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kent had a median family income of $52,274.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kent gave more campaign money ($17,655) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kent Housing

Owners occupy 49% of the housing units in Kent. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Kent is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Kent, 88% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Kent, try the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Kent79,524$52,274
Auburn40,314$45,426
Covington13,783$65,173
Des Moines29,267$57,003
Federal Way83,259$55,833
Normandy Park6,392$78,102
Seatac25,496$47,630

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kent Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kent Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kent Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Kent Well-Paid Single Women


The listings in Kent, Washington and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Kent, Washington and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Kent.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Kent treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Kent would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Kent to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Outpatient Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Kent will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Kent, Washington, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Kent, WA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Kent, WA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Kent, WA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Kent is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are 7 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Kent, Washington. We have also provided 13 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Kent:

Alternative Counseling Kent, WA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Asian American Chemical Dependency Kent, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Co-occurring Residential Program Kent, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Comprehensive Alcohol Services Kent, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hope Recovery Services Kent, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Kent Youth and Family Services Kent, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Recovery Centers of King County Kent Kent, WA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Future Visions Auburn Auburn, WA 4.4 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc Auburn, WA 4.4 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alcohol Drug Services of WA Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
All About Choices LLC Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Assessment Treatment Associates Inc Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Future Visions Program Inc Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sound Mental Health Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Western Washington Alcohol and Drug Auburn, WA 5.2 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Northwest Resources One LLC Des Moines, WA 5.8 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sea Mar Residential Alcohol Drug Trt Des Moines, WA 5.8 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
CRC Renton Clinic Renton, WA 7.0 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Creative Change Counseling Center Renton, WA 7.0 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
La Esperanza HCS Renton, WA 7.0 miles from Kent
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

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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 Kent:

A Burning Desire
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:15 PM

Acceptance At Noon
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

Back To The 40's
Kent Lutheran Chuch
2nd & Saar
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Bambi
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Benson Hill
Kent Lutheran Chuch
2nd & Saar
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Saturday, 10:30 AM

Benson Hill 2
Kent Lutheran Chuch
2nd & Saar
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Benson Hill Women
Kent Lutheran Chuch
2nd & Saar
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Covington Roundtable
Community Church
17455 Se Wax Rd
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Covington Study
14520 100th Ave Ne
Kent, Washington 98031

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Edmonds Group
Senior Center
211 Railroad Ave
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Feed Your Recovery
Chaps
Chaps 21022 108th Ave Se 21 And Over 98031
Kent, Washington 98031

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Green River Ii No Slips Signed
Kent Lutheran Chuch
2nd & Saar
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Hogan's Heroes
Hope Fellowship Church
21115 Se 272nd
Kent, Washington 98030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Kent
Presbyterian Church
94th S & S 248th
Kent, Washington 98030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM

Kent Earlybirds
321 3rd Ave S
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 AM
Monday, 6:30 AM
Saturday, 6:30 AM
Thursday, 6:30 AM
Tuesday, 6:30 AM
Wednesday, 6:30 AM
Sunday, 6:30 AM

Kent Earlybirds 2
Kent Earlybirds
321 3rd Ave S
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM

Kent East
St James Episcopal Church
24447 94th S
Kent, Washington 98030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Know God, Know Peace
Church
26201 180th Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Korean Aa
Treatment Services
24823 Pac Hwy S
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM
Saturday, 9:00 AM

Lake Sawyer Men's Acceptance
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM

Maple Valley Traditions
Hobart Community Church
27524 Se 200th St
Kent, Washington 98031

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Rush Hour Sobriety
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 5:00 PM

S.i.g.h. (sobriety In Greater Hobart)
Hobart Community Church
27524 Se 200th St
Kent, Washington 98031

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Solid Sobriety Breakfast
Golden Steer Rest.
23826 104th Se
Kent, Washington 98031

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM

Southend Fellowship
Kent Earlybirds
321 3rd Ave S
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Step Into The Solution
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

The Meeting
Nw Presbyterian Church
19011 Woodinville-snohomish Rd Ne
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Timberlane Group
Christ Church
31605 Lake Sawyer Rd Se
Kent, Washington 98042

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Un Dia A La Vez
231-1st Ave South
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
Sunday, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 7:30 PM
Monday, 7:30 PM
Friday, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Upon Awakening
Elk Run Gold Course
22500 Se 275th Pl
Kent, Washington 98030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 AM

Vietnamese Aa
Treatment Services
24823 Pac Hwy S
Kent, Washington 98032

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:00 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM
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 Kent:

Trinity Community Church
3807 Reith Road
"Kent Valley Nar-Anon"
Kent, Washington

Meeting Days and Times
Thursdays, 8:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Kent, Washington as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Kent, Washington. 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 Kent, Washington.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
18%
2%
Marijuana use in Kent, Washington.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
93%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Kent, Washington.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
8%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
77%
12%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
27%
45%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Kent, Washington?
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%
18%
2%
8%
6%
3%
47%
13%
1%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Kent, Washington?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
2%
3%
5%
2%
4%
11%
4%
6%
6%
28%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Kent, Washington schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Kent, Washington under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
78%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Kent, Washington under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
88%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Kent, Washington?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
5%
2%
3%
3%
5%
13%
5%
8%
6%
20%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
-1%
70%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
19%
81%
Surveys updated monthly.

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