How long is the program at Kern Medical?

The typical program length is 5 days. Duration varies based on individual assessment.

What levels of care are available?

This facility offers 1 levels of care: Residential Rehab.

How do I start treatment?

Call (833) 567-5838 for a free consultation. Our team verifies insurance, explains options, and guides admission.

Does insurance cover treatment here?

Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Kern Medical

1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306

1 care level

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Kern Medical

Kern Medical's Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a licensed, 25-bed adult facility dedicated to providing individualized care during times of crisis. Their recovery-oriented services aim to stabilize symptoms and empower clients through various therapeutic programs, including psychiatric and medical evaluations, medication education and treatment, individual and group therapy, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy skills, substance abuse education, relaxation techniques, coping skills, pet therapy, and connections to community support services. They accept insurance and their health benefit advisors can help clients understand their payment options.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient

Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Thioridazine Aripiprazole Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Crisis intervention team

Local, county, or community government

County or local government funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid U.S. Department of VA funds

Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Screening for tobacco use

Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Smoking not permitted

Young Adults Seniors

Vaping not permitted

Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Kern Medical

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

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Contact Information

1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93306

(661) 326-2000

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Quick Facts

Program	5 days
Capacity	16-30 beds
Focus	This center treats substance u...
Insurance	24 accepted

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Residential Rehab

Therapies & Methods

1-on-1 Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Medication-Assisted Treatment Psychoeducation Animal Therapy Seeking Safety Relaxation Therapy

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction

Insurance Accepted

Kern Medical works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kern Medical accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Kern Medical offers Residential Rehab, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA