Wellness First Psychiatric

8329 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312

1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Wellness First Psychiatric

  • Location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Ketamine Therapy
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Wellness First Psychiatric

Wellness First Psychiatric Associates (WFPA) in Durham, North Carolina, provides personalized care for people dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. The clinic combines medical treatments like ketamine and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with counseling to support recovery. Their approach focuses on understanding each patient’s unique needs and using behavioral and motivational strategies to help them overcome addiction.
In addition to addiction treatment, WFPA helps with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The clinic uses a whole-person approach, looking at biological, social, and personal factors to create tailored treatment plans. With a team of medical professionals WFPA offers medication and counseling to help patients find balance and improve their well-being.

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 Wellness First Psychiatric provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Haloperidol Pimozide Prochlorperazine Thiothixene Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Couples/family therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Private for-profit organization
Federally Qualified Health Center Mental health clinic or mental health center
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish
Vaping permitted in designated area
Psychosocial rehabilitation services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Wellness First Psychiatric

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Motivational Interviewing, typically 30 day.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

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.

Wellness First Psychiatric offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 4 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Motivational Interviewing) 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. Wellness First Psychiatric works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

8329 Brimhall Road, Suite 804, Bakersfield, CA, 93312

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Holistic Individual Treatment Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Drug Addiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wellness First Psychiatric accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Wellness First Psychiatric offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Ketamine Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 day. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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