Crestwood Behavioral Health Freise HOPE House

Crestwood’s Freise HOPE House in Bakersfield is a short-term, voluntary mental health Crisis Residential Treatment Program for adults aged 18–59 experiencing psychiatric crises. It offers a safe, homelike setting with 24/7 support, helping guests stabilize and prepare for community reintegration. The Freise HOPE House uses a peer-led model—staff with lived experience guide recovery using empathy and shared understanding.
The program uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help guests manage emotions and reduce harmful behaviors. Each guest creates a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to build personal coping strategies. Additional support includes trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and vocational training through the Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network. This holistic approach empowers guests to take charge of their recovery and build confidence for life beyond treatment.
The facility accommodates up to 14 guests, offering 9 private and 3 shared rooms. Amenities include a cozy living room, internet café, organic garden, gym, and outdoor spaces like a basketball court and patio. Guests enjoy healthy meals, snacks, and calming teas throughout the day. The welcoming environment supports healing and personal growth during their stay.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Crestwood Behavioral Health Freise HOPE House provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Crestwood Behavioral Health Freise HOPE House offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 7 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Crestwood Behavioral Health Freise HOPE House works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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