Provides links to local resources and assistance in Kern County including housing, food, utilities, transportation, health and mental health care, crisis assistance, childcare, legal assistance and more.

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, housing resources, 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.

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, recovery coordinators, and support groups for veterans, LGBTQ+ members, mental health, substance abuse, etc. 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-888-343-4756.

A community support group for those who seek sobriety, with meeting dates for various locations.

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

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

Kern Regional Center is contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.