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American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services

American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services

Drug Rehab Center in Bakersfield, California

  • Mental Health

American Health Services - Bakersfield is an accredited drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility in California offering Detox services, multiple levels of outpatient care, counseling, psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, life skills training and more to help individuals find long-term sobriety.

About This Bakersfield, CA Facility

American Health Services–Bakersfield Health Services, located in Bakersfield, California, stands out as a dedicated outpatient drug rehab center for adults. This facility is known for its Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT), comprehensive counseling, and robust aftercare support, offering services in both English and Spanish. A unique aspect is their approach to treatment, focusing on individualized, integrated healthcare.

  • The clinic specializes in Narcotics Replacement Therapy, using medications like Suboxone® to combat opiate addiction.
  • Offering both walk-ins and appointments makes access to care flexible and convenient for individuals seeking help.
  • Their aftercare services extend beyond treatment, including life skills training and assistance with employment and housing.

Accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), American Health Services–Bakersfield Health Services ensures high-quality care adhering to stringent standards. The clinic's acceptance of a wide range of insurance plans, including Medi-Cal and Medicare, underscores its commitment to making treatment accessible.

Focusing on helping people overcome opiate addiction among other substance use disorders, the facility employs a combination of Narcotics Replacement Therapy along with individual and group counseling. The level of care provided is designed to support patients through every phase of recovery, from initial treatment to long-term sobriety.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

    Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in California.

    Outpatient therapy provided by American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

    American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Group therapy happens at American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Bakersfield, CA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

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  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    American Health Services - Bakersfield Health Services Location and Directions
    Address Information609 E 18th St
    Bakersfield, California 93305 Phone Number(661) 864-7531 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Bakersfield, California Addiction Information

    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.

    1.5 million drug-related crimes are committed in Bakersfield, CA, every year. In 2016 there were over 3,000 drug-related crimes, most of them are related to methamphetamine. Treatment options will vary depending on the severity of the addiction and the needs of each individual. People can also choose short-term or long-term stays, depending on the length of their addiction and other needs.

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