800-671-4304Turning Point of Central California
About Turning Point of Central California
Turning Point of Central California is a nonprofit substance use treatment program in Bakersfield, California.
The program provides regular outpatient treatment along with support for cooccurring mental health conditions.
As part of a statewide nonprofit founded in 1970, Turning Point emphasizes skill building and community reintegration.
CBT and Anger Management
Clients begin with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care.
Regular outpatient treatment allows adults to engage in structured recovery support while maintaining work and family responsibilities.
Services include individual therapy, educational groups, substance use disorder counseling and trauma related counseling.
Detox services may or may not be possible.
Evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention address addiction and cooccurring mental health needs.
Quick Facts
- Levels of care: Outpatient substance use treatment with cooccurring mental health support.
- Who they treat: Men, women, justice involved clients and individuals affected by domestic violence
- Approach: CBT, motivational interviewing and trauma informed counseling
- Ancillary services: Case management, peer support, social skills development and vocational training
- Payment options: Private insurance and self pay accepted
- Continuing care: Relapse prevention, community activities and ongoing support for long term recovery
Getting Started
To begin treatment, prospective clients can contact the program for an intake assessment and eligibility review.
The admissions team can explain available services, discuss payment and match clients with the right level of care.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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