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Kern Medical

1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93306

Levels of care
Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare +1 more
Languages
English
Contact this center
Call 661-326-2000Visit website

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Kern Medical, located in Bakersfield, California, provides inpatient treatment for people addressing addiction and mental health needs, including support tailored to military families. The facility operates as a smoke-free environment and incorporates academic support for patients who need to keep up with schooling during their stay.

Among nearby facilities, Kern Medical is one of a smaller group offering inpatient care, holistic approaches, and experiential therapy. It also accepts TRICARE and offers military-specific payment options, placing it among a limited number of area providers equipped to serve service members and their families.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm
Substances Treated
Nicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Group TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyExperiential Therapy
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-Informed

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
Young AdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCourt-Ordered / DUIMilitary Families
Age Groups
Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English

Levels of care

  • ✕Detox
  • ✓Inpatient
  • ✕Residential Rehab
  • ✕PHP / Day Treatment
  • ✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
  • ✓Outpatient Rehab
  • ✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • ✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
  • ✕Sober Living
  • ✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • ✕Virtual / Telehealth
  • ✕In-Home Care
  • ✕Interventions
  • ✕Recovery Coaching
  • ✕Concierge Treatment
  • ✕Retreat
  • ✕Recovery School
  • ✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts
MedicaidMedicareTRICARE
Payment options
medicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

The facility

Wellness ProgrammingAcademic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 18 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Bakersfield, this is one of:

  • 3that use Holistic
  • 5that offer Inpatient
  • 5that offer Experiential Therapy
  • 5that serve Military Families

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Kern Medical offer?

Kern Medical offers Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab and Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring.

What conditions does Kern Medical treat?

Kern Medical treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Kern Medical use?

Kern Medical offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Experiential Therapy.

Who does Kern Medical serve?

Kern Medical lists programmes for Young Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military, Court-Ordered / DUI and Military Families.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Crisis Services

Bakersfield, California · 0.1 mi

Dual-Diagnosis / Co-OccurringOutpatient RehabVirtual / Telehealth
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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Kern Medical are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.

  • ✓ Website checked and reachable — 28 July 2026
  • ✓ Name confirmed on the facility’s own website — 28 July 2026
  • ✓ Phone number confirmed on the facility’s own website — 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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