Provides information on safety net programs such as food banks and assistance, financial and utility assistance, referral services, and more. 661-322-2237.

Links and information about local safety net services, welfare-to-work, adoptions, fostering, and children's services.

Local Kern County resources for children & family services, food banks, health care, special needs, support groups, public health services, and more.

A community support group for those who seek sobriety, with meetings all over the high desert.

A nonprofit organization providing a network of services relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse for Eastern Kern county and surrounding counties. General Phone: 760-371-1969.
24-Hour Helpline for Domestic Violence: 760-375-7525.
24-Hour Helpline for Sexual Assault and/or Abuse: 760-375-0745
24-Hour Helpline for Child Abuse Prevention: 760-375-7100.

Services available to seniors 60 and over, including delivered meals, adult protective services, health insurance assistance, transportation, home care, and other supportive services. 661-868-1000

Provides food assistance to senior citizens aged 60 and over, in the form of cafeteria and home-delivered meals. 661-868-1000

Provides day care to families who qualify. Cerro Coso students are given priority. 760-384-6362.

The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. 1-866-763-6481