MHS – Kern ACTions Rehab in Bakersfield, CA | Get Costs, Reviews, Insurance Info

About MHS – Kern ACTions

MHS–Kern ACTions, in Bakersfield, California, provides mental and behavioral health care for clients experiencing serious mental illness (SMI). They offer assertive community treatment (ACT) for difficult to engage clients. Additional services include outpatient clinical care, medication assisted therapy (MAT), and aftercare services for adults and youth. Spanish language services are also available.

Assertive community treatment (ACT) and outpatient care include medical and mental health assessments; family, group, and individual therapy; life skills training; recovery education; relapse prevention services; peer support; drug testing; MAT, and more. Referrals for higher intensity inpatient alcohol and drug rehab treatment are available. Approaches may include motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence based methods.

Their aftercare programs promote clients’ continued recovery through complete wraparound services that may include educational and employment support, transitional housing, connections to ongoing support groups, and referrals to social services.

MHS–Kern ACTions serves everyone regardless of ability to pay and has lower fees available for those who qualify. They also accept a variety of insurance plans, such as Bright Health, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, and more. Each insurance plan is different, so be sure to verify your coverage details and out of network benefits by contacting the insurance company.

Latest Reviews

Michaela Luckey

3 months ago on Google

I don t want to do a run down but this place and a specific therapist she was the worst therapist I ever had in my life and tbh this was my second one and tbh she made me realize if you really want help and your spiritual GO TO GOD he won t judge you make you feel like crap you can cry and vent scream all you want he still will here you out he won t look like you boring him or feel less than I really pray she meets her karma one day she made me feel like a check

no ma'am

3 months ago on Google

First of all took like over a month to get set up and finally get my first therapist appointment then each appointment she acted more and more and more uninterested in what I had to say and would j ly focus on this one recent event that happened rather than everything else that's been yk getting me down and bothering me hmm idk rings that kinda lingered through my whole puberty and young adult years but yeah sure let's ignore all that and only talk about this one single thing every time. And where I drew the line this girl really was fighting back yawns and practically had her eyes Cloe the whole time. I gave it a month it was heartless and seemed honestly like she was just pushing through the day just for a check, I even questioned some times if she was even qualified or not. Just go to a private practice if you can hinestky everyone else is nice but not well two doctors I'd say are no one bad one meh not great. Also the ppl who call you to help eith any medication (ended up not taking it and my therapist never bothered to ask about it so great she asked maybe once butnot again) she could not understand me and I couldn't understand her and she just kept answering a question rhat I didn't even ask. Very frustrating!

Deashanay Robertson

5 months ago on Google

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TRUST TELECARE FSP PROGRAM SUPERVISORS ARE RUDE THEY YELL AT YOU AND TALK TO YOU LIKE CRAP MAKE YOU FEEL LESS THAN A PERSON THERAPIST ARE RUDE DO NOT SEND YOUR FAMILY ARE LOVED ONES HERE THEY HAVE 1 GOOD PERSON THERE AND ITS PAM THE NURSE..

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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

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Contact Information

(661) 473-1500

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5121 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309

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Reviews of MHS – Kern ACTions

1.9/5 (21 reviews)

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1.9 (21 reviews)

3 months ago

I don’t want to do a run down but this place and a specific therapist she was the worst therapist I ever had in my life … and tbh this was my second one and tbh she made me realize if you really want help and your spiritual GO TO GOD 💯 he won’t judge you make you feel like crap you can cry and vent scream all you want he still will here you out he won’t look like you boring him or feel less than I really pray she meets her karma one day — she made me feel like a check

6 months ago

Bri R

Wow just wow, being here is just an insult to yourself. They try to make you feel like they are doing their part then use it against you like you make choices on there end. When you ask for higher ups to get to the bottom on what’s needed to help them change the way they work your just ignored. This place is a joke why waste your time giving them money for no result in any mentally issue you may have just to be throwing at you and disregarded what a way to treat your community West Rawc. Good for you. 0 stars

madeline sandoval

2 years ago

First off , if i was able to leave 0 stars i absolutely would. this establishment is an absolute wreck and a joke in the face of mental health. the constant miscommunication, lack of empathy and overall unprofessionalism is astounding. i would like to give a personal shoutout to Jose Gomez and Marianna Garcia for doing the bare minimum, and it really is impressive almost how they're still able to hold a job with how they've conducted themselves. She feels the need to make herself bigger than she actually is, she closed my case after I explicitly expressed not to so my medication wouldn't get cut off, she did anyway. When I called her out on that, she said she called me too many times to count and when I very much did call her back (she never answered) the countless voicemails and calls somehow never reached her. (convenient) Called Jose G , which is her supervisor and he said he could reopen and help me. However when i called the next day to follow up (and left a voicemail) he never reached back out. This is the person who is supposed to be a leading example and getting things done, he never did. i warn anybody seeking psychiatric help, to not step foot into this building. trust me , you will be far better off elsewhere. The staff in this building needs immense guidance and thorough coaching. The staff here just passes their time and have no actual interest in actually helping their patients or doing their job. Be better.

Kiki VNM

I was having a crisis and was rushed out of the office even when there was still 20 minutes left on the apointment. She had no empathy whatsoever. They see me upset crying and triggered and urge me to get out because they dont want to deal with people sufferring mental illness. What type of facility are they running again? Oh right a favility that helps mentally ill people. Poor on them they need to have everyone out and get better providers. Ones that care!

Ashley Washburn

3 years ago

please do humanity a favor and close this facility down. If you had even the slightest shred of empathy, you would close this facility

jason schneider

You know if I were killing and exploiting people like KBHRS I'd probably be preaching a message of forgiveness to them too. Opposition to the death penalty on death row is in the high 90s percentile, lol

Rene Sandoval

Amanda Rin

Valentina is probably the worst human being I’ve ever encountered on this planet. She is rude and nasty. Threatens to cut off all my services if I’m having a crisis. Deciding not to speak to me for over a year my therapist had to do her job for her. She also could not stand her. Then when my therapist quits I’m suppose to get a new therapist, she calls me after a year and says she’s closing my case cuz that’s what I asked for. Then says she’s closing my case because I’ve been with them for 6 months…I’ve been with them for 3 years! Now a month and a half later nobody can schedule me because supposedly I still have a case open at kern behavioral health West Rawc. When I call to close it myself they transfer me to the same horrible woman who can’t do her job and lies about my case. I’m in limbo. Now they took all the bills from the last 5 months that my Medicare has covered and charged my alternate insurance for each appointment at $200+. How is this possible? How is this place open? There is a place for people like this and it’s pretty hot.

Tyra Owens

Chrissy Hawkins

Kern Behavioral Health should be ashamed of themselves. They have case workers that don't care, providers who are never available, and all around communication issues. My best friend is a patient, and has been begging for help. As a mental health facility, your first priority as with any healthcare facility, should be your patients. Kern has proved for months that they simply do not care. I understand these are uncertain and confusing times, but as one who also works in healthcare, I know our patients need us now more than ever. I am extremely disappointed at how disorganize, unprofessional, and lacking this facility is as a whole. My best friend needs help, has been actively trying to get help, yet no files get misplace, medications go unfilled, providers get switched, and case workers are just plain rude. Kern, you guys are failing your patients. Please get it together.

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