Local Services: KRV

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 meeting dates for various locations.

Formerly the Kern County Mental Health Department, provides information and services for adults and children, as well as resources for crisis situations and substance use. Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272.

Specializes in behavioral health and integrated care services in community and home settings, with a clinical team that includes therapists, psychiatrists, and recovery coordinators. 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-888-343-4756.

Programs on unintentional injuries, tobacco use, promoting immunizations, physical activity and healthy eating habits, communicable disease prevention and intervention programs and a variety of pre and post-natal programs. 661-321-3000

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.

Improving the quality of life for low-income residents of Kern County by providing safe, affordable housing and assisting residents towards self-sufficiency and home ownership. 661-631-8500.

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

Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC) is a child development and family services agency dedicated to providing options, education and support to children, families, child development professionals and the community.

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

Support and training for families of children with special needs. 800-210-7633 x666