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Your Trusted Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center in Bakersfield
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a dedicated mental health and chemical dependency treatment facility serving adolescents and adults in central California. Our 90-bed acute psychiatric hospital offers specialized inpatient and outpatient programs, including medically supervised detoxification, intensive outpatient therapy, and adolescent treatment services. With a focus on evidence-based care, we combine psychiatric management, medication, and holistic therapies like mindfulness and expressive arts to address conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, and medical professionals provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We prioritize family involvement and community partnerships to ensure accessible care and long-term recovery support. Accredited by The Joint Commission, our facility emphasizes crisis stabilization, skill-building, and continuum of care planning to promote sustainable healing and reintegration into daily life.
Services
Inpatient Services
Outpatient Programs
Adolescent Treatment
Adult Treatment
Detoxification
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Chemical Dependency Treatment
Support Groups
Telehealth Consultations
Mental Health Screening
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 free confidential assessments by licensed professionals.
- Our treatment programs combine evidence-based therapies with holistic approaches.
- Specialized units for adolescents (13-17) and adults with co-occurring disorders.
- We provide continuum of care planning for long-term recovery success.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission for quality and safety standards.
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
What people say
Excellent groups
Compassionate staff
Helpful and caring
Positive attitude
Awesome nurses
Services
Inpatient Services
Our inpatient programs provide acute psychiatric care for adolescents and adults requiring 24/7 supervision. Medically supervised detoxification, individual therapy, and group sessions address mental health crises and substance abuse. Patients receive personalized treatment plans combining medication management, recreational therapy, and family support to stabilize symptoms and prepare for reintegration into daily life.
Outpatient Programs
Intensive outpatient services offer structured therapy for adults maintaining daily routines. Three-hour group sessions three times weekly include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and relapse prevention. Programs cater to mental health disorders, substance abuse, and co-occurring conditions, with flexible scheduling to accommodate work or family commitments while ensuring continuity of care.
Adolescent Treatment
Specialized inpatient care for ages 13-17 focuses on crisis stabilization and skill development. Multidisciplinary teams address depression, anxiety, and trauma through age-appropriate therapy, family involvement, and educational support. Treatment emphasizes symptom management, coping strategies, and aftercare planning to promote healthy development and prevent relapse.
Chemical Dependency Programs
Our detox and outpatient programs address substance abuse through medical supervision, 12-step integration, and relapse prevention. Inpatient detox manages withdrawal safely, while outpatient services provide ongoing therapy and accountability. Personalized plans target root causes of addiction, combining individual counseling with group support to foster long-term sobriety and recovery.
Support Groups
Facilitated support groups create safe spaces for shared experiences and peer encouragement. Sessions focus on specific conditions like PTSD or anxiety, using guided discussions to build coping skills and social connections. Groups operate within inpatient and outpatient settings, reinforcing treatment goals and providing ongoing emotional support throughout the recovery journey.
People
Denzel Sumlin
Chief Operating Officer and Director, Clinical Services
Denzel Sumlin leads clinical operations with a commitment to compassionate care and organizational excellence. He ensures program integrity while fostering community partnerships to expand access to mental health services.
Samantha Ortiz
Chief Nursing Officer
Samantha Ortiz oversees nursing staff and patient care standards, bringing decades of psychiatric nursing experience to ensure clinical excellence and patient-centered treatment approaches across all programs.
Dr. Melissa Price
Director, Competency Restoration
Dr. Melissa Price specializes in restoring patients' legal competency through targeted therapeutic interventions, combining forensic expertise with compassionate mental health care to support judicial and clinical outcomes.
Maria Castro
Director, Intake
Maria Castro, a licensed marriage and family therapist, manages admissions and initial assessments, ensuring seamless access to appropriate care levels while maintaining empathetic communication with patients and families.
Dr. Pam Bookout
Director, Pharmacy
Dr. Pam Bookout oversees medication management protocols, ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical treatments for mental health conditions, with expertise in psychopharmacology and patient safety standards.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders using evidence-based therapies and personalized care plans.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer cash-pay options. Our admissions team will verify coverage and assist with preauthorization for treatment services.
What should I bring to inpatient treatment?
Pack four days of clothing (no drawstrings/belts), toiletries in original containers, and current medications. Avoid electronics, jewelry, or prohibited items listed in our admission guidelines.
Are family members involved in treatment?
Yes, family participation is encouraged through visitation, therapy sessions, and aftercare planning to support patient recovery and long-term wellness.
How long does inpatient treatment last?
Length of stay varies by medical necessity but typically focuses on crisis stabilization within a few days to a week, with discharge planning starting at admission.
What outpatient program options exist?
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Chemical Dependency IOP offer three weekly group sessions, medication management, and individualized care plans for ongoing mental health and addiction support.
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