Beckley, West Virginia

Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh county, is 46 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 177 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 17,254 people people live in Beckley.

The People and Families of Beckley

In Beckley, about 46% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Beckley, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Beckley. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beckley had a median family income of $38,110. It turns out that people in Beckley tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($14,835) in Beckley than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Beckley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Beckley, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Beckley, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Beckley17,254$38,110
Oak Hill7,589$33,183

High Points

Beckley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%Beckley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Beckley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Beckley Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Beckley Short Commute Times


The listings in Beckley, West Virginia and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Beckley, West Virginia? Are you concerned about a family member in Beckley, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Beckley, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Beckley, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Beckley, WV. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Beckley, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Beckley, West Virginia with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Beckley, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Beckley, WV. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Beckley, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Beckley, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Beckley - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Beckley. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Beckley. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Beckley, West Virginia Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 2 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers in Beckley, West Virginia. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Beckley:

FMRS Health Systems Inc Beckley, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southern West Virginia Beckley, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Beckley Treatment Center Inc Beaver, WV 8.2 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
FMRS Health Systems Inc Fayetteville, WV 17.4 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Southern Highlands Community MH Center Mullens, WV 18.8 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southern Highlands Comm MH Center Inc Princeton, WV 31.1 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mercer County Fellowship Home Inc Bluefield, WV 33.8 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Prestera Center Charleston, WV 40.3 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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)
Seneca Health Services Inc Lewisburg, WV 40.9 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV 43.0 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charleston Treatment Center Inc Charleston, WV 43.0 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston, WV 43.1 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Presteras Addiction Recovery Centers Dunbar, WV 47.2 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc Branchland, WV 56.4 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Williamson Treatment Center Inc Williamson, WV 56.6 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Logan Mingo Area Mental Health Inc Chattaroy, WV 56.8 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New River Valley Community Services Pulaski, VA 58.9 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board Grundy, VA 60.9 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clinch Valley Treatment Center Cedar Bluff, VA 66.1 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC Barboursville, WV 67.7 miles from Beckley
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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

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

In 2008, among the 4.0 million persons aged 12 or older who received treatment for alcohol or illegal drug use in the past year, 2.2 million persons received treatment at a self-help group, and 1.5 million received treatment at a rehabilitation facility as an outpatient. There were 1.1 million persons who received treatment at a mental health center as an outpatient, 743,000 persons who received treatment at a rehabilitation facility as an inpatient, 675,000 at a hospital as an inpatient, 672,000 at a private doctor's office, 374,000 at an emergency room, and 343,000 at a prison or jail. None of these estimates changed significantly between 2007 and 2008 or between 2002 and 2008, except that the number of persons who received treatment at a rehabilitation facility as an inpatient in 2008 was lower than that in 2007 (1.0 million) and 2002 (1.1 million).

Health risks and problems resulting from crack cocaine use are the same as those listed for cocaine, however because of the intensity of the drug it is a higher risk.

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with current employment status in 2005. A higher percentage of unemployed adults aged 18 or older were classified with dependence or abuse (17.6 percent) than were full-time employed adults (10.2 percent) and part-time employed adults (11.2 percent).

When attending a quality drug rehab treatment program, recovering drug addicts should learn about drug addiction and be educated in terms of the utilization of relapse prevention techniques.

Hyperthermia as a result of Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems?or, rarely, death.

Most (89.2 percent) of the 4.4 million recent alcohol initiates were younger than 21 at the time of initiation.


The following survey was completed by residents of Beckley, West Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Beckley, West Virginia. 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 Beckley, West Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
85%
2%
13%
Marijuana use in Beckley, West Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Beckley, West Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
3%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
25%
54%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Beckley, West Virginia?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
15%
7%
1%
9%
3%
2%
45%
9%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Beckley, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
3%
6%
2%
2%
11%
5%
8%
6%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Beckley, West Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Beckley, West Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
80%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Beckley, West Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
88%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Beckley, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
2%
3%
6%
2%
5%
15%
2%
11%
4%
21%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
5%
68%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
60%
40%
Surveys updated monthly.

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