Action Family Counseling
3801 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center
About Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center
Kennemer Center’s Turning Point of Central California is a specialized rehabilitation initiative focused on incarcerated men who are dealing with substance use disorders. The program enables participants to complete the final portion of their sentence in a structured community setting, where they receive a variety of supports intended to strengthen their transition back into society. Participants have access to individual and group therapy, psychoeducational programming, vocational skills training, and case support services. In addition, they may take part in community-oriented social service activities as well as recreational programming. Eligibility is available to inmates who have approximately 1 to 24 months remaining on their prison sentence.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Psychedelics
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Psychoeducation · Recreation Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based
- Who it serves
- Men Only
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center
Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Bakersfield
Measured from the population center of Kern County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Bakersfield, about 7.6 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Bakersfield, about 3.0 miles (6 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Bakersfield, about 4.1 miles (3 within 25 miles)
See the Kern County treatment map, methadone clinics near Kern County and Suboxone doctors near Kern County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center offer?
Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Turning Point of Central California Kennemer Center located?
1100 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Bakersfield?
From the center of Kern County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Bakersfield, about 7.6 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.