About the Program: Kern County Programs

98É«»¨Ìà operates multiple programs serving Kern County:

Kern Adult PHF provides intensive mental health treatment in a secure 16-bed facility for adults experiencing mental health emergencies, emphasizing choice-making and harm-reduction techniques.

Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides immediate crisis support through a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric prescribers, nursing staff, and peer specialists, helping individuals stabilize symptoms and avoid the need for higher levels of care.

Bakersfield Recovery Station offers a voluntary 10-client program serving as a law enforcement diversion, providing screening and care linkage for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use needs.

Kern CARE Court ACT provides community-based, holistic support to individuals who meet CARE criteria, connecting them to resources that enable them to thrive in their community.

Event Activities/Highlights

• Celebrated 98É«»¨ÌÃ's 60th anniversary on October 15 with all Kern programs coming together for a unified celebration!

• All four Kern County programs joined together to honor this special milestone.

• The celebration welcomed customers, staff members, and corporate visitors who traveled to join the festivities.

• The entire Kern team came together to reflect on 60 years of service and celebrate the meaningful work happening across all programs.

Photo Highlights

Continuing the Celebration

This celebration was one of many taking place across 98É«»¨Ìà as we honor 60 years of service. Together with our clients, customers, staff, and partners, we are proud to reflect on our history and excited to look ahead to the future. For more information on 98É«»¨ÌÃ’s services, click here.