Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center

Mental Health — Outpatient Mental Health in Bakersfield, California. Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KCBHRS) main mental health campus in Bakersfield. Houses adult outpatient mental health services, Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Psychiatric Evaluation Center, and inpatient psychiatric services in partnership with Kern Medical. Serves Medi-Cal beneficiaries (Kern Health Systems). Walk-in crisis services available.

Phone: (661) 631-6000

Address: 2151 College Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93305

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

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation

Ages served: Adults 18+

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, Kern Health Systems

Good to know: 24/7 Crisis Line: (800) 991-5272. Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. CSU and Psychiatric Evaluation Center on same campus.

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Frequently asked questions about Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center

How do I contact Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center?

You can call Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center at (661) 631-6000 or visit 2151 College Avenue in Bakersfield, California. Their website is https://www.kernbhrs.org/.

What services does Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center offer?

Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center offers Psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation. Serves Adults 18+. Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KCBHRS) main mental health campus in Bakersfield. Houses adult outpatient mental health services, Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Psychiatric Evaluation Center, and inpatient psychiatric services in partnership with Kern Medical. Serves Medi-Cal be

Are services at Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center free or low-cost?

Many community mental health providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center reports accepting: Medi-Cal, Kern Health Systems. Call Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center at (661) 631-6000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center support?

Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center?

Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services – Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center reports serving Adults 18+. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, Kern Health Systems. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (661) 631-6000 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.