Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Substance Use Treatment

About Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Substance Use Treatment

Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Substance Use Treatment is a county-operated drug and alcohol rehab in Bakersfield, California, providing assessment, outpatient care and linkage to a full continuum of substance use disorder services for youth and adults.

The clinic offers outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential referrals and narcotic treatment program access through the Kern County system of care.

The program emphasizes accessible, culturally responsive treatment grounded in care coordination and recovery support.

24-Hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line

Treatment often begins with screening through the 24-hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line, followed by assessment and placement at the appropriate ASAM level of care.

Clients can expect individual and group counseling, family therapy, collateral services, beneficiary education and recovery services, with frequency adjusted to personal goals and progress.

Adolescent and adult tracks address co-occurring disorders, with telehealth available to support continued engagement.

Quick Facts About KernBHRS L Street Clinic

Location: 1401 L Street in central Bakersfield, California
Levels of care: Outpatient, intensive outpatient, plus access to residential and narcotic treatment programs
Who they treat: Adolescents ages 12-20, adults, transition-age youth, women, LGBTQ clients and veterans
Approach: Assessment-driven, culturally responsive care with family therapy and care coordination
Payment options: Accepting new Medi-Cal and CHIP clients through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System
Access features: Spanish and Language Line translation, telehealth and ADA compliance
Recovery support: Ongoing recovery services and linkage across the KernBHRS provider network

Getting Started in Bakersfield

To begin treatment at the KernBHRS L Street clinic in Bakersfield, clients can connect through the county’s 24-hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line for screening, assessment and referral.

The intake team can explain available programs, eligibility and Medi-Cal coverage options.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in California address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
If you’re a woman struggling with substance use, consider a women’s rehab program in California. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Attending outpatient treatment in California allows you to get evidence-based care without living in the facility, helping you establish long-term recovery. Building a new life for yourself takes time, and it’s important to have enough support throughout the process. Outpatient treatment allows you to have more intensive or less intensive help, depending on your needs.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in California, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. Some of the topics covered in individual therapy include developing healthy coping skills, addressing past events that may have played a part in substance use, and building a support network.
Group Therapy
Attending group therapy in California is a way to overcome shame and isolation, helping you establish long-term recovery. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and group therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients support each other, provide accountability, and relate to each other’s experiences.
Family Therapy
Attending family therapy in California is a way to address broken relationships and dysfunction, helping you establish long-term recovery. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.