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Substance Use Access Line
Are you ready to start substance use disorder treatment?
Get started by calling the 24-hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line, 1 (866) 266-4898 . Staff will assess your individual needs and connect you to one of our providers as well as other local resources.
Eligibility
Screening and placement services are available for self-referred individuals, misdemeanor probationers and parolees, Child Protective Services, and felony probationers.
Treatment priority is given to the pregnant and/or parenting clients or applicants in the following order:
- Pregnant injecting drug user
- Pregnant drug users
- Injecting drug users
- All others
License and Certification
KernBHRS is licensed and certified by the State Department of Health Care Services. For more information, please visit the California Department of Health Care Services website.
Any individual may check the license or certifications status of licensed residential alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities or certified alcohol or drug programs on the following website, DHCS Probationary Status, Suspended and Revoked Programs.