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Behavioral Health • Bakersfield, CA
About
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS) is the government-run mental health agency for Kern County, headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. Key details: - Industry/type: Mental Health Care; Government Agency - Headquarters: Bakersfield, CA; 4 offices in the United States (Kern County) - Services: Behavioral health and recovery services (public mental health programs for residents) - Contact: info@kernbhrs.org; main phone numbers include (866) 266-4898, (800) 991-5272, 661-868-8080, 661-868-6600 - Availability: Active status; 148 employees (~6.4% YoY growth) - Addresses (examples): 2001 28th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301; PO Box 1000, Bakersfield, CA 93302 - Aliases: kernbhrs, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS) If you’re looking for county-focused behavioral health resources in Bakersfield/Kern County, Kern BHRS is the official county agency to contact for publicly funded mental health services.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
PO BOX 1000, 119, Bakersfield, California 93302, US
Phone
6618688080
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovered.org: 3.5/5
- Rehab.com: 3.7/5 (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some staff members identify it as a place to gain clinical experience and hours
- Crisis Walk-In Clinic noted by some staff as a better work environment
Common complaints
- Perceived disorganization and administrative difficulties regarding appointments and paperwork
- Concerns regarding lack of responsiveness to patient needs or specific instructions
- Employee feedback citing lack of structure, high caseloads, and office politics
- Concerns regarding management support and communication for both staff and patients
"They're disorganized, inconsiderate of the disabling mental illnesses they themselves are diagnosing and medicating, and care more about their scheduling convenience than your overall health and wellbeing."
— Rehab.com user review"It’s been a challenge working in CMH, but not because of the clients, it’s from the management and administration. Supervisors are allowed to treat you poorly."
— Indeed.com employee reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kern Behavioral Health takes home state Challenge Award at Sacramento | News | bakersfield.com — Feb 13, 2026
- Kern Behavioral Health seeks input on 2026-27 mental health programs — Jan 15, 2026
- Kern County’s 911 mental health dispatch program wins a statewide CSAC Challenge Award — Feb 12, 2026
- Kern County secures $8 million grant to expand mental health services — Sep 30, 2025
- KernBHRS Sponsors Free CSUB Soccer Tickets in Honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - California State University at Bakersfield Athletics — Sep 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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