Kern County Mental Health Department Bakersfield

1600 East Belle Terrace Bakersfield CA, 93307

Bakersfield, California

661-635-2950

About Kern County Mental Health Department Bakersfield

Kern County Mental Health Department is an outpatient behavioral health facility for adults in Bakersfield, California.

The program offers integrated mental health and addiction treatment including alcoholism treatment, opioid treatment, dual diagnosis care and cognitive behavioral therapy.

As a public-sector provider, the department aims to deliver accessible, recovery-oriented care that supports both clinical and community needs.

Outpatient Dual Diagnosis Care

This location specializes in outpatient treatment for adults navigating co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions which I noted includes serious mental illness.

Services span individual psychotherapy and family-focused treatment, along with psychotropic medication support when clinically appropriate.

Sessions focus on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, behavior modification and trauma-related treatment.

The integrated model is designed to address underlying mental health concerns while supporting sustained recovery from alcohol and opioid use.

Recovery-Oriented Wraparound Support

Beyond core therapy, I found that the department connects clients with peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, supported employment, housing support and integrated case management.

These wraparound services help adults, young adults and seniors stabilize daily life while progressing through outpatient care, reflecting the broader Kern County mental health network.

The department accepts Medicare, private insurance and self-pay options to help reduce financial barriers to care.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Opioid Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Drug Rehab

Adult Program

An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.

Opioid Treatment

For those who are struggling with opioid use disorder, help is available at opioid rehab in California. This complex addiction can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication assisted treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetin...gs. The focus will be on restructuring attitudes and thoughts to reduce cravings and develop skills to prevent relapse. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery needs.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health diso...rder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.

SAMHSA

State License

Insurance

Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab, financial aid may be an option for you. Financial assistan...ce options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

If you’re an in-state resident and eligible for Medicaid, you can use your coverage to assist with the cost ...of alcohol and drug rehab in California. Medicaid can help cover all levels of care, including detox in California, inpatient rehab in California, and more.

Medicare Accepted

Medicare in California (known as Medi-Cal) may provide coverage options to assist with the cost of alcohol and... drug rehab in California. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

Private Insurance

As a California resident with private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and d...rug addiction treatment. You may be asked to pay some costs like a co-payment or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

There are a number of self-pay options available for alcohol and drug rehab in California. If you can’t affo...rd to write a check for the full cost of inpatient or outpatient treatment, personal and medical loans offer alternate ways of financing.