Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield)

Crisis Services — Psychiatric Emergency in Bakersfield, California. County hospital providing 24/7 psychiatric emergency evaluation and inpatient psychiatric care at Kern Medical in Bakersfield. Serves adults in acute psychiatric crisis with emergency assessment, crisis stabilization, medical clearance, and involuntary hold processing. Primary psychiatric emergency facility for Kern County.

Phone: (661) 326-2000

Address: 1700 Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, California, 93306

Website: https://www.kernmedical.com/

Services offered: 24/7 psychiatric emergency evaluation, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, involuntary hold assessment, medical clearance

Ages served: Adults, Older Adults

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Frequently asked questions about Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield)

How do I contact Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield)?

You can call Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 326-2000 or visit 1700 Mt Vernon Ave in Bakersfield, California. Their website is https://www.kernmedical.com/.

What services does Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) offer?

Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) offers 24/7 psychiatric emergency evaluation, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, involuntary hold assessment, medical clearance. Serves Adults, Older Adults. County hospital providing 24/7 psychiatric emergency evaluation and inpatient psychiatric care at Kern Medical in Bakersfield. Serves adults in acute psychiatric crisis with emergency assessment, crisis stabilization, medical clearance, and involuntary hold processing. Primary psychiatric emergency

Are services at Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 326-2000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) offer services in other languages?

Call Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 326-2000 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

Who is eligible for services at Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield)?

Kern Medical – Psychiatric Emergency & Inpatient Services (Bakersfield) reports serving Adults, Older Adults. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (661) 326-2000 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.