Services

Challenging situations arise for all college students at one time or another during their college experience. The following resources and support information is designed to help the student explore possible support resources on and off the campus to maximize their educational success at Bakersfield College.

Please select from the following:

Academic/On-Campus Services

The Counseling Center is located in the Student Services building lower level, located in the center of campus. Office hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Fridays.

Counseling Appointments

Continuing or returning students may make a half-hour individual appointment with a counselor during the semester (availability permitting), or drop-in to see a counselor. Advisers are also available during the week days.

Counseling appointments are not available during peak registration periods or during the summer.

If you have 2 No Show appointments, you will not be able to schedule another appointment in the same semester, but instead will only be allowed to see a counselor on a drop-in basis.

Counseling Workshops

New Student Group Counseling Workshops: Schedule an appointment for the workshop at 395-4421.; No friends or family are admitted into the New Student Group Counseling Workshops due to limited computer seating.

Disabled Student Programs & Services

Disabled students should visit www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/dsps to view available services.

Educational Advisers

Advisers are available in the Career Center located in the Counseling Department, Financial Aid Office, and Delano Center to assist students.

Advisers are available to assist students who have declared goals with course selections, course selection for majors, transfers, certificates and degree programs.

Advisers may also approve overloads, retest authorization forms, graduation checks and assist students in locating career information resources.

Advisers are available to see students on a drop-in, first come, first serve basis.

Delano Community Campus

Counseling services also are available at the Delano Community Campus. Call to find out counselor availability.

Phone: 661.720.2000

1450 Timmons, Delano CA

Student Development Courses

Course	Title	Course Details
STDV B1	Educational Planning	Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for an associate's degrees. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 9 lect. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only. Note: Not open to students who have taken the equivalent course, STDV B201.
STDV B1 (Delano)	Educational Planning	Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for an associate's degrees. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 9 lect. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only. Note: Not open to students who have taken the equivalent course, STDV B201.
STDV B2	Career Decision Making/Planning	An introduction to career search and strategies. Provides an overview of the career decision-making process including goal setting, decision making and researching the job market. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 27 lect/disc. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only.
STDV B2 (Delano)	Career Decision Making/Planning	An introduction to career search and strategies. Provides an overview of the career decision-making process including goal setting, decision making and researching the job market. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 27 lect/disc. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only.
STDV B4	Intro to College/International Students	Designed to give international students a practical training in studying effectively, the techniques for survival within the college setting, and making their educational plan for college studies. Satisfies 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 18 lect/disc. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only.
STDV B6	Tools for College Survival	Increasing the probability of student success in college by helping students obtain skills necessary to reach their educational objective. Provides the opportunity to learn and adapt skills proven to promote success in college, including study skills and personal life skills. Satisfies 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 36 lect/disc. Offered: F,S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only.
STDV B6 (Delano)	Tools for College Survival	Increasing the probability of student success in college by helping students obtain skills necessary to reach their educational objective. Provides the opportunity to learn and adapt skills proven to promote success in college, including study skills and personal life skills. Satisfies 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 36 lect/disc. Offered: F,S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. Elective credit only.

Community Resources

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Living Assistance

PG&E CARE Program: 1.800.278.5472; Provides a 15% discount off of utility bill to low-income households

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): 1.800.433.4327; Provides once a year assistance for low–income households

Housing Authority Of Kern County: (661) 631-8500; 601 24th Street; Bakersfield, CA 93301; Provides low income public housing; www.kernha.org

Bakersfield Homeless Center: (661) 322-9199; 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue; Bakersfield, CA 93305; Provides overnight shelter, Two hot meals a day, Clothing Distribution, Personal Hygiene items, Restrooms and Showers, Mail Service, Transportation to job Interviews, Case management, Job Training and placement, GED, Literacy and Parenting classes; www.bakhc.com

Health/Medical Assistance

BC Health Center: 661.395.4336; Student Services 6; General health services, Over-counter medication, Pregnancy tests, STD/HIV referral, Weight control, Campus accidents

Planned Parenthood: 661.634.1000; 2535 16th St. Suite 100; Bakersfield, CA 93301; Reproductive Services, STD screening and Treatment, Pre-natal education, Various Cancer screening; www.plannedparenthood.org

Medical/Dental Services: www.clinicasierravista.org/

East Bakersfield Community Health Center: 661.322.7881; 815 Lakeview Avenue; Bakersfield, CA 93307; Counseling services, WIC, Case Management; (Bilingual)

Legal Assistance

Domestic Violence Self Help Center: 661.334.4663; 615 California Ave.; Bakersfield, CA 93304; Provides various free legal assistance, Prepare and file petition for protective order, Assist with court process

Kern County Department of Child Support Services: 661.868.6500; 1300 18th Street; Bakersfield, CA 93301; Helps public Assistance and non-public assistance residents of Kern County establish the paternity of their child and pursue court ordered child support; http://www.co.kern.ca.us/childsupport

Counseling Services

Kern County Mental Health: 661.868.8010; P.O. Box 1000; Bakersfield, CA 93302; Provides individual, family and group therapy, case management and medication management, fees are covered by Medic-Cal or are charged on a sliding scale; Crisis Hotline: 661.868.8000

Alliance Against Family Violence: 661.322.0934; 1921 19th Street; Bakersfield, CA 93301; Counseling, Education, Family counseling, Child Abuse prevention, Domestic Violence prevention, Emergency Services for recent abuse; www.kernalliance.org; Hotline: 661.327.1091

Child Guidance Center: 805.322.1021; 3628 Stockdale Hwy.; Bakersfield, CA 93305; Provides Early Intervention Programs, Individual/family and group therapy, Parenting classes, case management; www.hwmcgc.org

Ebony Counseling Center: 661.324.4756; 1301 California Ave.; Bakersfield, CA 93304; Provides affordable (Fees based on sliding scale) outreach programs Substance Abuse counseling, Family and child counseling, Job development, Parenting classes, HIV education, Pre-natal services, Individual and group services

Angel Steps Counseling Center: 661.395.0588; 1705 30th Street; Bakersfield, CA 93301; Group, Individual therapy, Therapy for Crime Victims, Child counseling

East Bakersfield Community Health Center: 661.322.7881; 815 Lakeview Ave.; Bakersfield, CA 93307; Counseling services, WIC, Case Management; ** Bilingual **

Haven Counseling: 661.327.4711; 730 Chester Ave.; Bakersfield, CA 93304; Parenting classes, Case Management, Family counseling; www.havencounselingcenter.org

Memorial Center: 661.398.1800; 5201 White Lane; Bakersfield, CA 93309; Counseling, Assessment, Psychological Services, Community Services

Crisis Stabilization Unit: 661.868.8000; 2151 College Ave.; Bakersfield, CA 93302; Crisis Mental Health Assessment & 24 hour care

Self Help Groups

Alateen/Alanon: 661.322.1102
Alcoholics Anonymous: 661.322.4025
Narcotics Anonymous: 661.869.3356
Adults Molested as Children (AMAC): 661.868.8282

Help Lines

Kern County Collaborative: Provides support and technical assistance to community groups, schools, individuals, and agencies who want to enhance the quality of life for children and families in our county.; 661.392.8758

Helpline: Information and referral to provide answers to questions about available (up to date) services in Kern County Program links client to resources available in the community.; 1.800.273.2275

Warmline: Warmline is an organization of volunteer mothers who conduct a telephone outreach service for families of young children.; 661.323.3531

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1.800.931.2237

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa: 1.847.831.3438

California Rural Legal assistance Foundation Immigrant Info/hotline: 1.800.447.7901

Crisis Hotlines

Alliance Against Family Violence: 661.327.1091
Rape Hotline (Kern County): 661.324.7273
Crisis Hotline Kern County Mental Health: 1.800.991.5272
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1.800.784.2433
Kern County Victim-Witness Alliance: 661.868.4535

Crisis Counseling

1-800-SUICIDE

A 24 hotline for a major crisis

Students that are in crisis may stop by the Counseling Center, located in the Student Services Building and ask to see the Crisis Counselor. This service is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday or Friday 8:30-11:00 a.m. Students in crisis outside of the college hours can refer to the Crisis Hotline and/or community resources below.

Crisis Hotline - Kern County Mental Health: 661.334.8000 (no charge)
CSUB Counselor Training Clinic: 661.664.3402 (Fee based on income)
Alliance Against Family Violence: 661.322.0931 (no charge)
- 661.327.1091
- 1.800.273.7713

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