Community Resources
Challenging situations arise for all college students. The following information is designed to help students explore possible support resources off campus to maximize their educational success at Bakersfield College. See Counseling Services for on-campus resources.
Living Assistance
PG&E CARE Program
Provides a 15% discount off of utility bill to low-income households.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Provides once a year assistance for low-income households.
601 24th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Provides low income public housing.
Bakersfield Homeless Center
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
Health/Medical Assistance
Panorama Campus, Administrative Services (AS) 102
Provides general health services, over-counter medication, pregnancy tests, STD/HIV referral, weight control, and campus accidents assistants.
2535 16th St. Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Provides reproductive services, STD screening and treatment, pre-natal education, various cancer screening.
East Bakersfield Community Health Center
815 Lakeview Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Provide counseling services, WIC, and case management.
(Bilingual)
Legal Assistance
Domestic Violence Self Help Center
615 California Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Provides various free legal assistance, preparation and filing petitions for protective order, and assistance with court process.
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
Counseling Services
Kern County Mental Health
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
1921 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Provides counseling, education, family counseling, child abuse prevention, domestic violence prevention, emergency services for recent abuse.
Hotline: (661) 327-1091
3628 Stockdale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Provides early intervention programs, individual/family and group therapy, parenting classes, case management.
Ebony Counseling Center
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, and individual and group services.
Angel Steps Counseling Center
1705 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Provides group and individual therapy, therapy for crime victims, and child counseling
East Bakersfield Community Health Center
815 Lakeview Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Provides counseling services, WIC, and case management.
** Bilingual **
Haven Counseling
730 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Provides parenting classes, case management, and family counseling.
Memorial Center
5201 White Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Provides counseling, assessment, psychological services, and community services.
Crisis Stabilization Unit
2151 College Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Provides crisis mental health assessment and 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.
Helpline
Information and referral to provide answers to questions about available (up-to-date) services in Kern County. The program links client to resources available in the community.
Warmline
Warmline is an organization of volunteer mothers who conduct a telephone outreach service for families of young children.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa
California Rural Legal assistance Foundation Immigrant Info/hotline
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
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Kern County Victim-Witness Alliance: (661) 868-4535
Crisis Counseling
A 24 hour hotline for a major crisis.
Students that are in crisis may stop by the Counseling and Advising Center, located in the Student Services Building and ask to see the Crisis Counselor. This service is available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday or Friday 8:30-11:00 AM 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)
