Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 2901 S. H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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<p><strong>ABOUT WESTCARE CALIFORNIA- BAKERSFIELD</strong></p> <p>WestCare is a nationwide treatment provider that offers a range of behavioral, psychiatric and social services, particularly for low-income individuals and those <strong>involved in the criminal justice system</strong>. One of several WestCare locations in California, WestCare California - Bakersfield provides <strong>a residential program for men</strong>, as well as <strong>outpatient-based treatment and case management for adults</strong> seeking treatment for substance abuse. The facility does not provide medical detoxification services on-site. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Before beginning treatment, clients may undergo an initial behavioral health assessment to determine an appropriate level of care. WestCare Bakersfield’s residential program is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">440 in the state</a>. In many cases, the long-term residential program and outpatient programs may be utilized as a <strong>transitional service for clients recently released from a correctional facility</strong>. WestCare of Bakersfield also provides outpatient programs and case management for individuals currently serving a sentence.</p> <p>Men who require a highly structured environment to become acclimated to the process of recovery may be referred to the WestCare's long-term residential program. The program <strong>may last between 30 days and one year</strong>, depending on the needs of the client. WestCare of Bakersfield's residential program utilizes <strong>evidence-based treatment</strong> methods and vocational rehabilitation to prepare clients for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/early-recovery-pitfalls-and-possibilities/" target="_blank">sober, independent living</a>. Vocational training is rare among facilities and only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">46.1% of California’s facilities</a> offer some form of it. </p> <p>During residential treatment, clients participate in a highly-structured schedule of <strong>independent and group counseling sessions</strong> to identify social, mental, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-healing-underlying-core-issues-is-key-to-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank">emotional contributors</a> that may lead to addictive behavior. Residents may also attend <strong>educational workshops on improving coping skills</strong>, modifying criminal thinking, emotional regulation, and anger management. </p> <p>WestCare programs also generally introduce clients to self-help programs, such as the <strong>12-Step</strong> program. The 12-Step program is used in <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/2017_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">73 percent of the country’s facilities</a>. </p> <p>Along with addressing concerns related to substance abuse, WestCare of Bakersfield also provides a range of services to prepare clients for independent living. The facility conducts vocational assessments and identifies clients’ needs. WestCare provides <strong>job development training and job placement assistance</strong> to promote economic self-sufficiency. </p> <p>Available to men and women, WestCare of Bakersfield's outpatient programs also blend programming that treats substance abuse disorders with vocational rehabilitation. Along with <strong>case management</strong> for individuals in and out of custody, WestCare provides <strong>pre-employment training</strong> and job placement assistance. In some cases, residential clients may be encouraged to utilize WestCare's outpatient program as a "step-down" <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare service</a>. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>WestCare's substance abuse-related treatment programs are facilitated by substance abuse counselors, social workers, case managers, and a support team. Volunteers may also be on hand to assist. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>WestCare’s facility includes private counseling spaces, as well as spaces for group therapy. Clients also have access to classrooms and learning resources used for job training and substance abuse education courses. the sole alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the facility five out of five stars for its overall cleanliness and upkeep. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The single alum polled by Rehabs.com provided positive feedback for most aspects of the facility, giving five out of five stars for the facility's discharge planning, as well as four-star ratings for the staff's level of experience and training and the facility's exercise and leisure activities. The alum cited the facility's "hardlove" treatment approach as its strength, but gave only three out of five stars for its counseling options and the amount of family participation. </p> <p>On Google, WestCare earned a <strong>4.1 out of five star average rating from 11 reviews</strong> to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> One alum wrote how treatment was “Nice fast easy” while another wrote about “Great food.” Mitchell wrote how it “is a program designed to help people reintegrate from incarceration.”</p> <p>On Citehealth, one alum rated the facility with one out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>"Very unprofessional staff, bed-bug infested," the alum wrote.</p> <p>On its Facebook page, which the facility can manage, WestCare California, Inc. has an average rating of <strong>4.9 out of five stars from 22 reviews</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Alumni indicated that treatment was successful and helped them achieve sobriety.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Typically, WestCare treatment programs are publicly funded, and clients do not incur any charges for treatment services. There are <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/2017_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">66 facilities in California</a> that offer services at no cost. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>WestCare California does as much as it can to help the community, including giving clients a deeper look into what happens within the facility. Through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestCare/" target="_blank">social media</a>, it is possible to see what type of treatment work and fun activities the organization is up to. That way, potential clients can get a feel for the organization before treatment and stay connected afterward. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=WestCare+California-+Bakersfield+in+Bakersfield,+CA&rlz=1C1OPRA_enUS578US578&ei=teXxW-jULMSQtQXW15nwBQ&start=0&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwiog-H6_N7eAhVESK0KHdZrBl44FBDy0wMIbQ&biw=1046&bih=1022#lrd=0x80ea6af4df35b8c9:0x922cbe843f8b1ee1,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="http://citehealth.com/reviews/14914" target="_blank">http://citehealth.com/reviews/14914</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/WestCareCalifornia/reviews/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/WestCareCalifornia/reviews/</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-11-20 11:56:43 PST
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