Connect to our Gateway Team
It’s scary to admit when you need help. The staff at Gateway understands that fear and will do everything to make your first steps as easy as possible.
Get started by calling Gateway’s 24-hour Substance Use Disorder Access Line, staff will assess your individual needs and connect you to one of our providers as well as other local resources.
866-266-4898
Population served/who is eligible
Screening and placement services are available for self-referred individuals, misdemeanor probationers and parolees, CalWORKs, Child Protective Services, and felony probationers.
Treatment priority is given to the pregnant and/or parenting clients or applicants in the following order:
1. Pregnant injecting drug user
2. Pregnant drug users
3. Injecting drug users
4. All others
Services
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866-266-4898
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Important Documents
ASAM Criteria in SUD Treatment
NEW - DMC-ODS Waiver Implementation Plan for Kern County (DHCS Approved)
1401 L Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Substance, Treatment & Recovery Team (START)
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