Crestwood Behavioral Health Center

Crestwood Behavioral Health Center MHRC in Bakersfield, California, is a secure residential treatment facility offering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services designed to promote lasting recovery and community reintegration. The center specializes in treating individuals with serious mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. Key therapeutic modalities include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), individual therapy, and life-enhancing skills training in areas such as emotional regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

This Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) emphasizes psychosocial rehabilitation, self-help recovery, and trauma-informed care. Residents participate in a wide array of programming, including vocational and pre-vocational training, behavior intervention, peer counseling, case management, and an innovative 12-step program tailored for dual recovery. Crestwood Bakersfield also offers the Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network (DEN), which provides pre-employment training and paid roles to support sustainable employment after discharge. With a mission rooted in empowerment, community inclusion, and psychiatric stabilization, Crestwood Bakersfield is committed to restoring hope and resilience in every person served.