Teen Challenge

About Teen Challenge

Kern County Teen Challenge is a faith based addiction recovery program in Bakersfield, California, offering residential substance use treatment through a Christian, discipleship oriented model. This location was formerly called Teens Living Clean.

The organization operates gender specific centers, with a women’s residential center in Bakersfield and a men’s ranch in nearby Shafter.

As a nonprofit recovery ministry serving Kern County since 1969, the program combines long term residential care with extensive community outreach.

Faith Based Recovery Programs at Kern County Teen Challenge

Treatment begins with a residential induction program, structured as a three month Phase One within a two phase, year long recovery model.

Both the women’s center in Bakersfield and the Shafter Men’s Ranch provide immersive residential settings designed to support lasting change.

Participants can expect a structured daily schedule that includes classes, regular assignments and spiritual and work related activities.

The broader Kern County Teen Challenge network also offers vocational training and job opportunities, along with community outreach such as crisis counseling and prevention education.

Quick Facts About Kern County Teen Challenge

Location: Women’s center at 301 E Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, California, with a men’s ranch in Shafter about 10 miles north
Levels of care: Residential induction program within a two phase, year long recovery model
Who they treat: Adult men and women in gender specific settings, with outreach to children, families and youth
Approach: Explicitly Christian, faith based, and discipleship oriented recovery
Payment options: Services reported as free to participants, supported by donations and community partners
Capacity: The Bakersfield women’s center houses 45 women and the Shafter ranch houses about 80 men

Getting Started

To learn more or begin the admissions process, reach out to Kern County Teen Challenge in Bakersfield, California. A team member can explain the residential program structure, eligibility and how the faith based recovery model works.

Edited by: Amy Greene

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
Many people with addiction issues also have a mental health diagnosis, which is known as a dual diagnosis. Be sure to find a rehab in California that can treat both. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
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.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in California can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
One way to pay for rehab in California is to use Medicaid if you qualify for the coverage. You can find treatment centers that accept Medicaid offering multiple levels of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. You may pay little or nothing out-of-pocket.
Medicare
Medicare is a good way to pay for substance use treatment in California. Your Medicare plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to check on the full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
There are multiple options for addiction treatment in California. During inpatient treatment, you live at the facility and are able to focus on creating a new way of life. During inpatient treatment, clients are able to work on their recovery through counseling, activities, and holistic treatment like mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living in California is focused on giving you a substance-free place to live, giving you the support you need to stay sober long-term. Sober living is a place where you can practice your new life skills and begin to work toward an independent, substance-free life.

Therapies

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.
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.