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Substance Use Disorders

There’s no better time than this moment to start your journey to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). At Clinica Sierra Vista, we believe you can overcome substance and behavioral addictions with our compassionate medical team by your side. We tailor SUD treatment to each individual, offering customized care that meets patients wherever they are in their journey towards recovery. Whether you're feeling skeptical, discouraged, or ready to start treatment, we are here to support you.

At Clinica Sierra Vista, we help individuals and families cope with the complexity and challenges of addiction. We provide the tools needed to manage cravings and support sustained recovery through individual, group, and family counseling, educational groups, and relapse prevention techniques.

We understand that you might feel hesitant to start SUD treatment. Today may just be the day to take steps towards recovery and wellness. Our team is here to reassure you that the right time is now. From the moment you enter treatment with us, we’ll provide you with the respect and dignity you deserve. Our experienced, certified addiction counselors and medical staff are here to support you in confronting substance use.

How Can I Achieve Recovery from Drugs or Alcohol? When you decide you are ready to leave substance use in the past, we can help. However, it’s not safe to abruptly stop using alcohol or drugs ("cold turkey"). Withdrawal symptoms can be challenging and may lead to intense cravings, and potentially even life-threatening complications.

Substance use disorder affects individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It can be difficult to overcome without professional help, but remember, you don’t have to face it alone. Recovery isn’t easy, but with the right support, it’s possible.

The steps to recovery include:

Medical intake: A registered nurse will discuss your substance use and help you understand its effects on your life. Your drug use history will be documented, and an individualized treatment plan will be introduced.

Medically supervised detox: This is a personalized detoxification process where the remnants of drugs are removed from your body under medical supervision. This ensures that withdrawal symptoms are manageable, and you remain comfortable. Detox is just the first step; continued treatment is crucial for long-term recovery.

Maintaining abstinence: It takes about 90 continuous days of abstinence to reach the “maintenance” stage. During this time, you will learn to identify triggers and develop strategies to prevent relapse. You will also learn to replace unhealthy behaviors with positive ones.

Advanced recovery: After about five years of sobriety, you will continue to use the skills you’ve learned and create long-term goals for a fulfilling life without drugs or alcohol. Recovery is a lifelong process requiring ongoing commitment and support.

Am I Eligible for Substance Use Disorder Treatment? Clinica Sierra Vista offers counseling services to patients aged 13 and over for SUD through our Delano and Ebony (Bakersfield) Behavioral Health Centers. We also offer school-based SUD treatment on select school campuses in Delano. Services for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are available at all specialty behavioral health centers in Kern and Fresno Counties. All Clinica community health centers screen for substance use disorders and refer patients to appropriate locations for treatment.

Additional Resources
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Residential & Outpatient Licensed and/or Certified Facilities List
Enrolled Medi-Cal Fee For Service Providers

Our Substance Abuse Disorder Center Locations

South Central Bakersfield Adult Behavioral Health Center

3117 Wilson Road
Bakersfield, CA 93304
661-324-4756
NPI #: 1194176719: “Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services.”

Delano

355 Dover Pkwy
Delano, CA 93215
661-725-2788
NPI # 1881814838: “Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services.”

Lamont SUD

8787 Hall Rd
in the trailers behind the CHC
NPI # 1497425276: “Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services.”

Referrals can be made by calling or walking into any of our behavioral health centers in Delano, Frazier Park, Lamont, or Bakersfield.