Mental Health in Bakersfield, CA

15 resources

In Bakersfield, CA, including services covering this area

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Mental Health

Services covering this area

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Mental Health

24/7 crisis line · Call or text support · Crisis chat

Nationwide resource

Serves people nationwide

SAMHSA National Helpline for Treatment Referral

Substance Abuse Treatment

Treatment referral · Recovery information · Helpline support

Nationwide resource

Serves people nationwide

Places to visit

Aspire Counseling Services - Bakersfield

Substance Abuse Treatment

Intensive outpatient program · Partial hospitalization program · Individual counseling

9830 Brimhall Road, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93312

Who it helps: Open to adults and adolescents ages 12-17. Contact for insurance and payment options. 24/7 helpline: (888) 585-7373.

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Mental Health

Inpatient psychiatric care · Crisis stabilization · Medical detox

5201 White Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Who it helps: Adults experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse crises. Call intake line 24/7 at (877) 755-4907. Accepts most insurance including Medi-Cal.

Bakersfield Vet Center

Mental Health

Individual counseling · Group counseling · PTSD treatment

1110 Golden State Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Who it helps: Combat veterans, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, and bereaved family members. Services are free and confidential. No VA enrollment required.

Clinica Sierra Vista - East Bakersfield Community Health Center

Healthcare

Primary care · Dental care · Behavioral health

815 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Who it helps: Open to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fee scale available based on income. Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance accepted.

Clinica Sierra Vista - Ebony Counseling Center

Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance abuse counseling · Outpatient treatment · Group therapy

3117 Wilson Road
Bakersfield, CA 93304

Who it helps: Adults age 21 and older seeking substance abuse treatment. Sliding fee scale available. Medi-Cal and other insurance accepted.

Clinica Sierra Vista - Truxtun Avenue

Healthcare

Primary medical care · Dental care · Behavioral health

1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 400
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Who it helps: Open to all. No insurance required. Sliding fee scale based on income. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare.

GEO Reentry Services - Kern County Day Reporting Center

General Support

Moral Reconation Therapy · Substance abuse treatment · Employment readiness

500 Baker Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305

Who it helps: Must be on Kern County probation. Referral from probation officer required. Program typically lasts 9-12 months.

Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Mental Health

24-hour crisis line · Mental health treatment · Substance use disorder treatment

5121 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Who it helps: Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured Kern County residents. Call the 24-hour access line at (866) 266-4898 for assessment and referral.

Kern County Substance Use Disorder Access Line

Substance Abuse Treatment

24/7 substance abuse helpline · Treatment screening and assessment · Referrals to detox programs

5121 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents seeking substance use disorder treatment. Medi-Cal accepted. Call (866) 266-4898 anytime.

Kern Medical

Healthcare

Emergency care · Primary care · Specialty clinics

1700 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306

Who it helps: Open to all patients. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and County Indigent programs. Financial assistance available for uninsured patients.

Omni Family Health - North Chester

Healthcare

Primary care · Behavioral health · Medication-assisted addiction treatment

210 North Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Who it helps: Open to all. No insurance required. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, Denti-Cal. Sliding fee discount based on family size and income.

Turning Point of Central California - Kennemer Center

General Support

Male Community Reentry Program · Substance abuse treatment · Mental health care

1100 Union Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Who it helps: Eligible CDCR inmates approved for the Male Community Reentry Program. Must meet CDCR eligibility criteria for community-based sentence completion.

Service area to confirm

NAMI Kern County

Mental Health

Peer support groups · Family support groups · Mental health education

Regional resource

Service area not confirmed — contact provider

Who it helps: Open to anyone affected by mental health conditions. Support groups are free and open to the public. No referral needed.