
Resources
"When in doubt, there are organizations for additional support."
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Emergency 911 if you or the person you are helping is in immediate danger. 24/7
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The Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-799-7233 or Chat Now 24/7
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Human Trafficking Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bakersfield
Daytime: (661) 322-0931
24/7 (661) 327-1091 Hotline
Email: https://kernalliance.org/
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For the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 8007997233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 for 24/7 help in English or Spanish.
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The Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255 or text 838255 24/7
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Nami California Helpline 800-950-6864 7am-3pm To assist family members supporting loved ones w/ mental health conditions
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The California Parent & Youth Helpline
855-427-2736: M-SU from 8am-8pm for emotional support from a trained Parent Advocate
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline1-800-273-8255: from 1pm – 9pm for support
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Kern County Human Services (Benefit Assistance)
661-631-6000 7:30am-4pm M-F
100 E. California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Bakersfield Homeless Center/Bethany Services
661-322-9199 8:30am-5pm M-F​
16000 E. Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
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Kern County Aging & Adult Service
661-868-1000 M-F 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
5357 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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The Mission at Kern County (Homeless Shelter for Men-Not Coed)
661-325-0863 M-SA 8am-5pm
816 E. 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
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Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank
661-398-4520 M-F 8am-4pm
1807 Feliz Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Golden Empire Gleaner (Food Assistance)
661-324-2767 M-F 8am-2pm
1326 30th St #A, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Goodwill
661-396-9660 M-SUN 10am-8pm
6465 Ming Ave # 175, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Note: They have different locations
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The Salvation Army Bakersfield Corps Community Center 661-837-4243 M-F 9am-4pm
4417 Wilson Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation
661-325-2605 M-SU 10am-6pm
120 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Note: They have different locations
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Kern County Department of Child Support Services
(Make an Appointment)
866-901-3212 M-F 8am-5pm
3701 N. Sillect Ave, Bakersfield CA 93308
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Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
661-325-5943 M-F 8:30am-5pm
615 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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