Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Introduction to Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire County and situated in the west-central portion of Wisconsin. The name Eau Claire comes from the original French name "Eaux Claires" which translates to "Clear Waters" which was the description of the Eau Claire River by French pioneers. The city is about 90 miles away from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The terrain features steep slopes located in the eastern as well as the southern portion of Eau Claire.

History

Eau Claire was established close to the convergence of the Eau Claire River and the Chippewa River as three settlements. In 1872 the city was incorporated. The main portion of downtown Eau Claire is situated on the site of the old village of Eau Claire. The city was a thriving lumber town during the 1800's and the lumber business was the primary factor for the growth of the city. After the timber was depleted, Eau Claire became known for agriculture and industry.

Transportation

Air flights are available at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. Eau Claire is served by the Eau Claire Transit bus lines.

Recreation

The city is home to several spacious parks including Putnam Park. Riverview Park is a popular swimming location. The trails which follow the Chippewa River and the Eau Claire River provide excellent views and hiking and bicycle riding opportunities. Eau Claire also has a collection of golf courses. In the summertime Eau Claire provides popular rock as well as country music festivals. During the winter outdoor enthusiasts are provided with groomed cross-country skiing trails.

Historical Sites

Eau Claire is home to Carson Park which includes:

  • Chippewa Valley Museum
  • Paul Bunyan Logging Camp
  • The Hank Aaron Memorial
  • Chippewa Valley Railroad
  • Anderson Log House
  • Sunnyview One-Room School
  • Historic Schlegelmilch House

Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a prominent college in the midwest. The university is comprised of the College of Business, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Sciences.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire provides the residents and tourists with music and dance events along with theatrical productions. The university also makes available to the public,the James Newman Clark Bird Museum, the Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, Chippewa Valley Symphony, The Phillips Science Hall Greenhouse and L.E. Phillips Planetarium.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Eau Claire61,704$49,320
Altoona6,698$49,441
Bloomer3,347$47,108
Chippewa Falls12,925$43,519
Menomonie14,937$44,458

High Points

Eau Claire strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Eau Claire Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Eau Claire Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Eau Claire Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Eau Claire College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Eau Claire Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Eau Claire Affordability of Rents


The listings in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Eau Claire 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 Center in Eau Claire that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Eau Claire will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Eau Claire 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. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Eau Claire, WI. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Eau Claire. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Eau Claire 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Eau Claire, WI. 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 5 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We have also provided 15 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Eau Claire:

Eau Claire Academy Eau Claire, WI
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Eau Claire Metro Treatment Center Eau Claire, WI
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Fahrman Center Eau Claire, WI
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
First Things First Eau Claire, WI
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, 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)
Luther Midelfort Mayo Health System Eau Claire, WI
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
L E Phillips Libertas Center Chippewa Falls, WI 12.1 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
L E Phillips Chippewa Falls, WI 15.1 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Arbor Place Inc Menomonie, WI 22.0 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Arcadia, WI 37.3 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clark County Community Services Neillsville, WI 41.7 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Ho Chunk Nation Dept of Hlth Soc Servs Black River Falls, WI 47.5 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Krohn Clinic Ltd Black River Falls, WI 47.5 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, General 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)
Burkwood Inc Hudson, WI 49.2 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hudson Hospital Hudson, WI 49.2 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pierce County Dept of Human Services Ellsworth, WI 51.0 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: 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)
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center Wabasha, MN 53.0 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hoffe Counseling Inc Winona, MN 53.0 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Winona Counseling Clinic Winona, MN 53.0 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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
Kinnic Falls River Falls, WI 53.2 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Wenden Recovery Services Inc Red Wing, MN 53.7 miles from Eau Claire
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Patients will become as dependent on Methadone as they were to heroin or other opiates and suffer difficult withdrawal when finally trying to detox off of this medication.

Current illegal drug use was associated with race/ethnicity in 2005. The rate was lowest among Asians (3.1 percent). Rates were 12.8 percent for American Indians or Alaska Natives, 12.2 percent for persons reporting two or more races, 9.7 percent for blacks, 8.7 percent for Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders, 8.1 percent for whites, and 7.6 percent for Hispanics.

In 2006, 22.6 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that, in the past year, they had gotten into a serious fight at school or at work; 17.0 percent had taken part in a group-against-group fight; 3.2 percent had carried a handgun at least once; 3.3 percent had sold illegal drugs; 4.8 percent had, at least once, stolen or tried to steal something worth more than $50 (increased from 4.2 percent in 2005); and 7.9 percent had, in at least one instance, attacked others with the intent to harm or seriously hurt them.

Individuals who go through medically assisted withdrawal while in rehab to minimize discomfort but do not receive any further treatment generally have performed about the same in terms of their Dilaudid abuse as those who never attended a drug rehab.

Among adults aged 18 or older, the rate of past month alcohol use increased with increasing levels of education. Among adults with less than a high school education, 36.7 percent were current drinkers in 2005, significantly lower than the 69.4 percent of college graduates who were current drinkers. However, among adults aged 26 or older, binge and heavy alcohol use rates were lower among college graduates (18.9 and 4.9 percent, respectively) than among adults who had not completed college (21.9 vs. 6.0 percent, respectively).

Cocaine is highly addictive, leaving users with an overwhelming craving for the drug.


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 Eau Claire:

Each Day A New Beginning
Unitarian Universalist Church
421 S Farwell St,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Eau Claire, Wisconsin as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
3%
2%
Marijuana use in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
83%
13%
Perception of Alcohol in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
8%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
86%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
4%
66%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
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%
12%
1%
8%
7%
2%
47%
11%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
2%
4%
3%
4%
13%
2%
7%
4%
31%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Eau Claire, Wisconsin schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
93%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
92%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
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%
4%
15%
3%
7%
6%
23%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
22%
44%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
8%
92%
Surveys updated monthly.

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