Turning Point of Central California Ken Kennemer Substance Abuse Trt Ctr
Bakersfield, California
About American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services
Ages Treated
- Adults
- Teenagers
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding Fee Scale
Additional Info
- Hearing Impaired
- Smoking Allowed
Conditions and Issues Treated
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions in Bakersfield, California. Alcohol addiction (often referred to as alcoholism or alcohol use disorder) is characterized by a deep craving for alcohol and the inability to quit drinking regardless of any adverse effects. Alcohol use disorder ensues when the chemical changes from long-term alcohol use drive the brain to acclimate to normal functions creating a dependency. Many people who struggle with alcoholism find it challenging to quit without the help of a treatment facility such as American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services. The alcoholism treatment at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California is designed to give you the support you need to quit drinking once and for all.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a physical and psychological dependency on drugs. Drug addiction occurs when extensive drug use causes changes in a person’s brain chemistry, resulting in uncontrollable cravings to use regardless of the adverse effects. The only way to overcome drug addiction or other addiction disorders is to receive addiction treatment. American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California offers many treatment options for those struggling with drug addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, get help as soon as possible. Prolonged drug use can result in a destructive addiction cycle where you must continue using drugs to avoid distressing withdrawal symptoms. Regardless of your situation, help is available in Bakersfield, California.
Opioid Addiction
Opioids/opiates are among the most addictive substances worldwide. Prescribed for various medical needs, opioids encompass a large class of prescription drugs such as morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, and illegal substances such as heroin and opium. People who misuse opioids can develop an opioid addiction very quickly. Opioid addiction, also known as an opioid use disorder, is a condition in which someone compulsively seeks the drug. In Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, there are many treatment options to choose from for an opioid/opiate addiction. The most effective form of opioid addiction treatment is drug detox, followed by inpatient drug rehab. American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California offers opioid addiction treatment tailored to your unique needs and situation.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine Detoxification, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Buprenorphine Maintenance for predetermined time, Federally-certified opioid treatment program, Methadone detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Maintenance for Predetermined Time
Additonal Client Services
Case Management Service, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services
Levels of Care Offered at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services
Addiction Treatment
If you're dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction in Bakersfield, California, there are many ways to get help. You can choose from programs that let you stay at the treatment center, or you can visit for treatment while living at home. There are also programs that focus on treating both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Plus, you can join support groups that keep on giving help even after you finish a program.
At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services, we understand that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create a plan that's just for you, based on what you need and what you're going through. Our goal is to help you tackle your addiction from all sides, and teach you how to stay healthy and free from addiction for a long time.
We offer lots of different ways to help you at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California. This includes talking one-on-one with a therapist or sharing your experiences in a group setting. These talks can play a big part in your recovery.
Aftercare
Aftercare programs help people stay on track after they finish addiction treatment. Think of going to treatment as the first big step towards getting better. Usually, this treatment lasts for a short time, from 30 to 180 days. But recovery takes much longer.
Here at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California, our aftercare programs are here to help when the main treatment is done. Once someone completes their treatment, they team up with our staff to make a plan for what comes next. This plan is all about keeping up with their recovery. Also, they can choose to keep getting help from us to stay strong in their journey to stay healthy and free from addiction.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
In Bakersfield, California, there are good options for treating people with dual diagnoses. A dual diagnosis means someone has two problems at the same time, like being addicted to drugs and also feeling very depressed. It's usually better to treat both problems together, not one by one. At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California, trained experts help people with dual diagnoses get better by looking at their whole health, not just one issue. This way, they can heal completely and get back to feeling good.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment is a kind of help for beating addiction where people go to sessions a few times each week for a couple of hours. At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services, this treatment includes meeting one-on-one and in groups every week, with times that can change to fit your schedule. When you join the outpatient program at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services, you can keep doing your normal activities like work or school, take care of your daily tasks, and live at your house or in a house with others who are working towards recovery in Bakersfield, California. The outpatient program at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services is really helpful at many steps of getting better, like when you feel like you need some more help to stay on track.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Outreach to Persons in the Community, Complete Medical History/Physical Exam, Screening for Substance Use, Screening for Mental Disorders, Professional Interventionist/Educational Consultant
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT for short, is a kind of therapy that shows people the link between what they think and what they do. When someone goes through CBT, they get better at spotting thoughts that aren't helpful and learning to change them. By changing the way they think, they can make their relationships with others better and are less likely to turn to unhealthy habits.
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy is a kind of counseling where one person talks with a therapist by themselves. At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California, this kind of therapy uses different ways to help people who are trying to get better from addiction. When people go to individual therapy at American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services, they get to know their therapist well and work together to handle tough situations, understand their feelings, and learn good ways to deal with problems. This therapy in Bakersfield, California is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a helpful way to encourage people to stop harmful habits. At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California, we use motivational interviewing along with another method called motivational enhancement therapy. This combination helps those dealing with drug or alcohol problems to feel more sure of themselves as they work to get better.
Substance Use Disorder Education
Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At American Health Services Bakersfield Health Services in Bakersfield, California, this kind of learning helps everyone understand more about the problems with using drugs and alcohol. It teaches how these substances can hurt our minds and bodies. It also shows how to be there for someone when they are trying to stop using drugs or alcohol, during their time in rehab, and when they are working to stay drug-free.
In Bakersfield, California, when we talk about learning regarding substance use, it includes lessons for people who are using drugs or alcohol. It also helps their family and friends know how to support them. This education might even include how to talk and listen in ways that can help the person with their addiction.
Additional Client Services
Case Management Service, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services
