Mary K. Shell Clinic – Bakersfield, California
2151 College Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93305
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Community Mental Health Block Grants
- Community Service Block Grants
- Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Medicare
- Cash or self-payment
- Sliding scale payment assistance
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
The Mary K. Shell Clinic, located in Bakersfield, California, situated in a private setting, the clinic ensures clients’ comfort and confidentiality throughout their treatment experience.offers comprehensive outpatient addiction recovery services for adults. Specializing in dual diagnosis care, the clinic provides tailored programs for young adults, seniors, men, women, and individuals with co-occurring disorders. Their trauma-informed treatment approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
The clinic’s outpatient programs offer multiple levels of care tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide frequent and intensive counseling sessions, with availability in the morning, evening, night, and weekends to ensure robust support for clients in early recovery or those at a higher risk of relapse. Traditional outpatient programs, while less intensive, still offer regular and frequent care to support clients in their recovery journey. Additionally, the clinic prioritizes addiction education and the development of recovery-focused life skills, including stress management, coping strategies, community and family reintegration, and relapse prevention.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Group counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Detoxification
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
Amenities
- Private setting
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Most private insurances accepted