Mellen, Wisconsin

Mellen, Wisconsin, in Ashland county, is 76 miles SE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 151 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 845 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mellen

In Mellen, about 52% of adults are married. In Mellen, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mellen had a median family income of $41,111.

Political Inclinations

Mellen folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mellen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mellen that were owner-occupied was 71%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Mellen has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mellen, 84% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Mellen is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mellen Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Mellen Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mellen Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mellen Short Commute Times


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Mellen, Wisconsin? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Mellen 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Mellen that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Mellen 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 Mellen are Outpatient Treatment Centers, Long-term Treatment Programs, Short-term Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

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

There are no listings in Mellen, WI. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Mellen, Wisconsin:

Ashland County Ashland, WI 20.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Ashland Area Council on Ashland, WI 20.9 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Bad River Alcohol Program Odanah, WI 21.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Bad River AODA Odanah, WI 23.5 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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), Access to Recovery
Iron County Human Services Hurley, WI 25.4 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Iron County Human Services Dept and Hurley, WI 25.9 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Lac Courte Oreilles Hayward, WI 33.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Sawyer County Information and Referral Hayward, WI 33.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Counseling and Development Center Inc Park Falls, WI 41.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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)
Red Cliff Tribe Bayfield, WI 41.5 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Family Resource Center Lac du Flambeau, WI 48.6 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
ACCESS Inc Ladysmith, WI 54.5 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Koller Behavioral Health Services Crandon, WI 59.2 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Eagle River Memorial Hospital Eagle River, WI 59.2 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Recovery Center Inc Superior, WI 68.9 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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, Halfway House, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
HDC Superior, WI 69.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ridgewood Recovery Inc Superior, WI 69.3 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lake View Memorial Hospital Two Harbors, MN 71.1 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
LAC Vieux Desert Watersmeet, MI 71.8 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Private health insurance
Howard Friese Memorial Halfway House Duluth, MN 73.6 miles from Mellen
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

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

Heroin has long been the favorite of opiate addicts as it is several times more potent than morphine and reaches the brain especially fast, producing a euphoric rush when injected intravenously.

The inhalant abuse of benzene, which is found in gasoline, can cause severe injury to bone marrow, and increase the risk of leukemia.

Ecstasy users can become dehydrated through vigorous activity in a hot environment.

Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with long term inhalant abuse can include weight loss, muscle weakness, disorientation and depression.

The rate of past month illegal drug use among teens and adults was higher among those who were current cigarette or alcohol users compared with those who did not use these substances.

In 2006, among adults aged 18 or older who first tried marijuana at age 14 or younger, 12.9 percent were classified with illegal drug dependence or abuse, higher than the 2.2 percent of adults who had first used marijuana at age 18 or older.


The following survey was completed by residents of Mellen, Wisconsin as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Mellen, 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 Mellen, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
12%
4%
Marijuana use in Mellen, Wisconsin.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
79%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Mellen, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
13%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
4%
61%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Mellen, 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
5%
6%
1%
4%
3%
3%
59%
12%
3%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Mellen, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
3%
8%
3%
3%
14%
4%
6%
7%
17%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Mellen, Wisconsin schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Mellen, Wisconsin under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
87%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Mellen, Wisconsin under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
80%
18%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Mellen, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
4%
3%
3%
13%
5%
10%
8%
17%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
3%
70%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
80%
20%
Surveys updated monthly.

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