4 Drug Rehab Centers Near Gilford, New Hampshire

Updated on December 3, 2018

Gilford, New Hampshire has a population of just over 7,000 people at the last count in 2010. Situated on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford was first settled in 1778. Today, Gilford is a quiet town and has limited options and resources for addiction treatment.

Substance Abuse In Gilford & Belknap County

Belknap County has the highest number of drug-related deaths in the state of New Hampshire. The county reports 19.6 deaths per 100,000 residents. Other essential drug use facts for Gilford and Belknap County include:

• Despite the number of drug deaths in Belknap County, it had fewer opioid-related visits to the ER than any other county in 2014.
• From May to June 2017, Belknap County also had the lowest number of opioid-related ER visits with about 1.66 per 10,000 population. The highest was Strafford with 6.54 in June alone.
• Belknap had the most EMS Narcan administrations per capita than any other county from May to June in 2017. They reported 4.47 incidents per 10,000 people. The highest was Hillsborough County with 128 administrations in June.

Traveling For The Best Program

Gilford does not have any treatment opportunities within the city limits. Families have no choice but to look at other areas for facilities including in nearby towns, different areas of the state, and even other parts of the country. For more information about substance abuse treatment in New Hampshire or nearby states, contact RehabCenter.net.