Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance
Drug Rehab Center in Bakersfield, California
- Mental Health
- Dual Diagnosis
- Drug Addiction
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance in Bakersfield, CA is an Addiction Treatment Facility founded in 1946 that provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including individual and group counseling, medical detox, medication-assisted treatment, case management services and relapse prevention planning to help individuals suffering from drug addiction, mental health issues, and dual diagnosis achieve sobriety through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET).
About This California Facility
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance is an addiction treatment facility located in Bakersfield, California. With its establishment dating back to 1946, this facility has a long history of providing support and treatment to individuals suffering from dual diagnosis, drug addiction, and mental health issues. Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance offers a range of levels of care, including outpatient services for those seeking treatment for their addictions.
At Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance, individuals can access various types of services and treatment methods to overcome addiction and substance abuse challenges. Recent years have seen the facility focused on dual diagnosis treatment that addresses both the underlying mental health issues and substance use disorders simultaneously. As an outpatient program, individuals can receive ongoing support while transitioning back into their everyday lives. The dedicated team takes into account a person's unique situation and crafts personalized treatment plans that may include counseling sessions, group therapy, and psychiatric evaluations to ensure comprehensive care is provided on all fronts.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care Offered at Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
When remaining at their job in Bakersfield, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Bakersfield, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Bakersfield, CA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
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Experiential Therapy at Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
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Bakersfield, California 93308 Phone Number(661) 393-5836 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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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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