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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Aegis Treatment Centers \| Bakersfield, Columbus Street	501 West Columbus Street Bakersfield, CA 93301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
American Health Services	1010 1/2 South Union Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93305	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH)	5201 White Lane Bakersfield, CA 93309	Detox Service Setting Hospital Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient+1
Turning Point of Central California	1101 Union Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Action Family Counseling – The Bakersfield House	407 Helen Way Bakersfield, CA 93307	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC (501 W Columbus St)	501 West Columbus Street Bakersfield, CA 93301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Aegis Treatment Centers \| Bakersfield 21st Street	1018 21st Street Bakersfield, CA 93301	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Bakersfield Recovery Services Capistrano Community for Women	2000 Baker Street Bakersfield, CA 93305	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientIntensive OutpatientOutpatient+1
Chosen Ones Youth Homes Inc Pathfinders Guidance Center	728 21st Street Bakersfield, CA 93301	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Consumer Family Learning Center	2001 28th St Bakersfield, CA 93301	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Steps Inc	3533 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Centro de Colores Center	10420 Main Street Lamont, CA 93241	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
BAART Programs Porterville	89 East Mill Avenue Porterville, CA 93257	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
High Desert Recovery Services	44900 60th Street West Lancaster, CA 93536	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Evolve Teen Treatment Center – Ojai	599 Quail Oaks Drive Ojai, CA 93023	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Bakersfield, CA

Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services coordinates the detox system in Bakersfield. This is the county authority that runs the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System for Kern County. State licensing and certification are handled by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

Publicly funded detox in Bakersfield starts with a call to the county’s 24/7 Substance Use Disorder Access Line. This screens callers and places them at the right level of care through KernBHRS and its contracted providers.

The local drug crisis in heavily driven by fentanyl. The Kern County Coroner’s Office recorded 297 fentanyl related deaths in 2023. Despite a sharp reversal in 2024, rapid opioid withdrawal management and quick access to medication remain central to Bakersfield treatment programs.

Because the area is largely rural, distance to treatment centers matters more here than in denser metro regions. Telehealth has become a common method to help rural Bakersfield residents engage in outpatient care.

Prevention efforts are also expanding here. Drug Free Kern distributes free naloxone through a state grant. The city also became the first in California to install a 24/7 outdoor harm reduction vending machine.

As you consider the various programs available in Bakersfield, it’s helpful to understand how to choose a detox center. It’s important to find one that aligns with your coverage, substance and transportation needs.

Paying for Detox in Bakersfield

How much you pay for detox in Bakersfield depends on your insurance coverage, your level of care and your Drug Medi-Cal eligibility. Outpatient medication management is more affordable than hospital medical detox, but residents of Kern County have several options to lower the out of pocket costs of more expensive treatments. For more details you can review how much detox costs.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Bakersfield?

Several factors affect your final cost of detox in Bakersfield. Major variables include the length of your withdrawal and the setting of the treatment. Co-occurring mental health disorder treatment and medication needs can increase the total.

You may be able to lower the cost through Medicare coverage, Medi-Cal benefits or commercial insurance. The figures below reflect self pay rates before any insurance coverage or other financial aid is applied. Most Bakersfield residents pay far less than this.

$123,000

Medical Detox

$44,000

Inpatient Rehab

$7,300

Outpatient Rehab

$6,500

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Bakersfield

Medicare

Medicare is the federal insurance program that covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox programs. Qualifying residents can get coverage for inpatient treatment through Part A, and Medicare Part B provides coverage for outpatient services and medication assisted treatment. Your copays and deductibles vary based on your plan.

Medicaid

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. It covers detox and withdrawal management through KernBHRS and its Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. Eligible residents can get coverage for residential treatment, outpatient services, and medication assisted treatment. Enrollment is based on income. Residents can access benefits through the county’s Substance Use Disorder Access Line.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Don’t let cost keep you from accessing alcohol or drug detox in Bakersfield. Several options are available to pay for treatment even if you don’t have commercial insurance.

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Clinica Sierra Vista and other Federally Qualified Health Centers in Bakersfield offer fees based on federal poverty guidelines. This means you can pay based on what you can afford. This makes care more affordable for those without insurance.

Local Government Programs

KernBHRS provides funding for detox and SUD treatment for eligible Kern County residents through the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. This connects uninsured residents to contracted providers at little or no cost.

Nonprofits and Charities

Community organizations such as The Mission at Kern County provide faith based recovery services and support. They offer assistance regardless of your ability to pay.

Veterans Programs

Veterans in Bakersfield can access substance use and mental health care at the community VA outpatient clinic. You can also get a referral to residential treatment through the wider VA system.

Bakersfield, California Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

This department is the state licensing and certification authority for substance use disorder treatment. It licenses residential detox facilities and certifies outpatient programs and Narcotic Treatment Programs. DHCS also administers Drug Medi-Cal and enforces the Alcohol and Other Drug certification standards that programs must meet to operate in Bakersfield.

Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/

Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS)

This is the local behavioral health authority for Kern County. KernBHRS administers the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System and operates the 24/7 Substance Use Disorder Access Line. This agency also monitors local treatment providers and coordinates county funded detox, treatment and recovery services.

Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/

California Code of Regulations, Title 9 and Title 22

These are the regulations that set licensing, staffing, certification and clinical standards for SUD treatment and Drug Medi-Cal facilities in Bakersfield. They govern the operation of inpatient and outpatient programs, maintain safety and document the care provided.

California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)

This department regulates managed care health plans covering most Californians. The DMCH also enforces mental health and substance use parity, which means it ensures commercial plans cover medically necessary detox and addiction treatment at the same level as other medical benefits. It also handles enrollee complaints and independent medical reviews.

Website: https://www.dmhc.ca.gov/

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Bakersfield

Federal and state regulations guide the various medication assisted treatment programs in Bakersfield. Opioid treatment programs must be certified by SAMHSA. They must also have DEA registration to dipsense the medications buprenorphine and methadone.

At the state level the programs are licensed and certified by DHCS. KernBHRS coordinates treatment access through the county.

You can call the access line or start medication assisted treatment through county providers.

Buprenorphine

You can access this medication across Bakersfield through office-based prescribers, telehealth and clinics. You can start it without daily clinic visits, which helps if you’re in a rural area far from a dosing site. Eligible Kern County residents can get coverage for buprenorphine through Drug Medi-Cal.

Methadone

You can access methadone through daily dosing programs at certified opioid treatment facilities in Bakersfield. It’s not available at retail pharmacies. Drug Medi-Cal coverage helps make dosing affordable for eligible patients.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone dispensing doesn’t require a special federal license. It’s prescribed in standard outpatient settings across Bakersfield. The extended-release injectable form, Vivitrol, is prescribed for both opioid and alcohol use disorder. Drug Medi-Cal and most commercial plans cover this medication.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Bakersfield

Officials in Bakersfield expanded harm reduction in response to the local fentanyl driven overdose crisis in the county. Residents can get free naloxone through county agencies, health centers and coalitions.

The county was also an early adopter of 24/7 vending machines that provide overdose reversal supplies. Harm reduction supplies and fentanyl awareness services have become the area’s bridge to detox and recovery.

KernBHRS and Drug Free Kern Naloxone Distribution Project

https://www.kernbhrs.org/

Free naloxone (Narcan) distribution Overdose recognition and response training Train-the-trainer outreach to high-risk populations

These organizations distribute free naloxone across the county. They use a train-the-trainer model to equip outreach organizations that engage Bakersfield residents who are at high risk of overdose.

Bakersfield Harm Reduction Vending Machine (Clinica Sierra Vista)

https://www.clinicasierravista.org/

24/7 free naloxone Safer injection and wound-care kits Fentanyl test strips and sharps disposal

This outdoor vending machine has been installed in a low-income Bakersfield neighborhood through a partnership that includes Clinica Sierra Vista and CSU Bakersfield. It provides free, anonymous access to naloxone and other harm reduction supplies.

Drug Free Kern and Kern Rx Return

https://kernrxreturn.org/

Naloxone distribution Safe medication and sharps disposal Overdose prevention education

This organization runs prevention programming that includes free naloxone and safe disposal of medications and syringes. Their goal is to reduce misuse and injury.

California Naloxone Distribution Project (DHCS)

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/Naloxone_Distribution_Project.aspx

Free naloxone shipped to eligible organizations Fentanyl test strips Standing orders for distribution

This statewide program provides free naloxone and fentanyl test strips for community organizations and clinics across Kern County. These efforts have contributed to more than 400,000 reported overdose reversals statewide since 2018.

Detox Statistics in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield and the surrounding Kern County experienced a record climb in fentanyl deaths before experiencing a steep reversal. The figures below reflect county data and reveal the importance of quick access to detox and medication in Bakersfield.

36% Drop in Fentanyl Deaths

Kern County saw a 36% decline in fentanyl related overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024, with the numbers dropping from 297 to 189. This was the first major reversal after years of increases. Source: Kern County Coroner’s Office, 2025.

Record 297 Deaths in 2023

Kern County recorded 297 fentanyl related overdose deaths in 2023. This was up 18% from 252 in 2022, and it was the highest annual total since the county began tracking the drug. Source: Kern County Coroner’s Office, 2024.

Continued Decline in 2025

As of April 2025, Kern County was on pace to total 152 fentanyl related deaths for the year. This would mark a 20% decline from 2024. It would also be the second-lowest total since tracking began in 2020. Source: Kern County Coroner’s Office, 2025.

FAQs About Detox in Bakersfield, CA

How do I get into county-funded detox in Bakersfield without insurance?

You can call KernBHRS’s 24-hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line at 1-866-266-4898. Their staff will screen you and determine your Drug Medi-Cal eligibility based on income and residency. They will then place you at the right level of care with a county provider. Most publicly funded detox in Kern County begins through this line.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Bakersfield?

Yes. You can get free naloxone through KernBHRS and Drug Free Kern, at Bakersfield’s harm reduction vending machine and through the state Naloxone Distribution Project. Most pharmacies also sell it over the counter, and your Medi-Cal benefits will cover it at little to no cost.

What is the difference between medical detox and outpatient detox in Bakersfield?

During medical detox you receive 24/7 monitoring for severe withdrawal. This usually takes place in a hospital or residential setting. Outpatient detox lets you live at home while you receive medication and check-ins. This is suitable for milder withdrawal. Your health, support system and which substance you use determine which level is the best fit for you.

Does Medi-Cal cover detox in Bakersfield?

Yes. Medi-Cal covers detox and withdrawal management for eligible Kern County residents. Benefits cover medically managed detox, residential treatment, outpatient care and medication assisted treatment. These services are all coordinated through the county access line.

Does travel distance affect detox access in Kern County?

Yes, it can. Kern is a large county that is mostly rural, so some residents live far from residential programs or methadone clinics. You can call the access line to find the nearest appropriate provider. Telehealth is also widely used for outpatient and follow-up care.

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