Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon
Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) in Bakersfield, California, focuses on DUI programs, traffic school, and substance abuse counseling. Established in 1964 by the Westchester Kiwanis Club, STEPS promotes community safety and offers compassionate, non-judgmental services for those with DUI or DWI offenses.
STEPS' mission is to enhance community awareness through safety, education, and substance abuse counseling. Licensed and certified by California's state substance abuse agency, STEPS is dedicated to helping individuals regain their driver's licenses and get back on track with their lives.
- Offers court-ordered DUI education programs tailored for offenders.
- Conducts traffic violator school classes to improve driving habits.
- Provides evidence-based addiction counseling, including family support.
- Addresses co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
STEPS treats individuals with DUI or DWI offenses, helping those struggling with substance abuse issues. The services benefit adults seeking outpatient addiction treatment and relapse prevention.
- 9 Conditions Treated
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 16 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in California exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for California residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at Special Treatment Education and Prevention Services (STEPS) - Mount Vernon in Bakersfield, CA strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
3533 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone Number
(661) 871-3353
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Location
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3533 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306 -
(661) 871-3353
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
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Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Bakersfield, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Bakersfield, a city in southern California near the Sierra Nevada mountains, offers a variety of outdoor activities and cultural attractions, providing a supportive environment for recovery. However, Kern County had a higher opioid overdose death rate compared to the national average in 2017, with fentanyl being the most common drug involved in overdose deaths among Latinos in California. From 2004 to 2009, treatment admissions for methamphetamine abuse in the Central Valley region, which includes Kern County, increased by 40%.
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