Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 1 miles N of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 5 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Milwaukee - Waukesha metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wauwatosa is home to some 47,271 residents.

The People and Families of Wauwatosa

In Wauwatosa, about 56% of adults are married. People in Wauwatosa have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Wauwatosa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wauwatosa had a median family income of $68,030. More so than most places, the people in Wauwatosa generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Wauwatosa. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($19,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wauwatosa. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Wauwatosa Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Wauwatosa was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Wauwatosa, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Wauwatosa47,271$68,030
Brookfield38,649$83,691
Elm Grove6,249$108,209
Greenfield35,476$56,272
Milwaukee596,974$37,879
West Allis61,254$50,732
West Milwaukee4,201$43,036

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%Wauwatosa Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%Wauwatosa Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%Wauwatosa College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%Wauwatosa Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wauwatosa Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Wauwatosa Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wauwatosa Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wauwatosa People in Middle Class or Better


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Wauwatosa, WI.? Do you know of someone in Wauwatosa, WI. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Wauwatosa comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Wauwatosa treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Wauwatosa would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Wauwatosa, WI., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Wauwatosa are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, Long-term Drug Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Wauwatosa have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Wauwatosa, WI. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Wauwatosa, WI. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Wauwatosa, WI. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Wauwatosa, WI.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Wauwatosa:

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Wauwatosa, WI
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Covenant Milwaukee, WI 2.3 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Harambee Ombudsman Project Inc Milwaukee, WI 2.9 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Milwaukee Health Service Systems Milwaukee, WI 2.9 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Red Oak Counseling Ltd Brookfield, WI 3.8 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dennis C Hill Harm Reduction Center Milwaukee, WI 4.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Milwaukee Womens Center Milwaukee, WI 4.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Access to Recovery
Multi Cultural Counseling Services Milwaukee, WI 4.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Teen Challenge Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI 4.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wisconsin Community Services Inc Milwaukee, WI 4.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Shorehaven Behavioral Health Inc Brown Deer, WI 5.8 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Genesis Behavioral Services Inc Milwaukee, WI 6.0 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Genesis Detoxification Center Milwaukee, WI 6.0 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Saint Michaels Hospital Milwaukee, WI 6.1 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Shorehaven Counseling Associates Inc Milwaukee, WI 6.2 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse 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)
Multi Cultural Counseling Services II Milwaukee, WI 7.0 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Meta House Inc Milwaukee, WI 7.3 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Ravenswood Clinic Milwaukee, WI 7.5 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Milwaukee Health Service Systems II Milwaukee, WI 9.4 miles from Wauwatosa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

Xanax addiction is difficult to treat on an outpatient basis because the drug cannot be picked up by a normal urinalysis.

Most teens aged 12 to 17 believed their parents would "strongly disapprove" of their using substances. In 2006, 91.4 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day. A majority of teens (90.4 percent) reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their trying marijuana or hashish once or twice, and 89.6 percent reported their parents would strongly disapprove of their having one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day. These rates of perceived parental disapproval in using substances in 2006 were similar to those reported in 2005.

According to a 2005 NIDA-funded study, many smart teens are turning their backs on ecstasy. Since 2001, the percentage of 8th-graders who have ever tried ecstasy has dropped from 5.2% in 2001 to 2.8% in 2005.

During 2007, 0.6% of the 8th grade students reported using methamphetamine in the past 30 days.

A boy or girl who is smoking marijuana at 13 is likely to earn less money as a young adult than peers who aren't abusing the drug. An adolescent who smokes less marijuana than a friend but enjoys the experience more is likelier to be addicted to the drug at 21.

Most habitual heroin users are incapable of concentration, learning, or clear thought.


The following survey was completed by residents of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
1%
5%
Marijuana use in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
12%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
13%
51%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Wauwatosa, 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
9%
14%
3%
3%
5%
1%
46%
8%
2%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
8%
2%
3%
15%
5%
9%
8%
18%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
84%
15%
Have you ever gone to school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
3%
5%
2%
4%
11%
2%
8%
6%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
6%
66%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
78%
22%
Surveys updated monthly.

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