Resources in Bakersfield, CA
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America's Job Center
Assisting job seekers with no-cost training, job placement services, and job-hunting resources · Assisting employers with applicant recruitment and screening · Providing training courses for youth
America's Job Center of Kern
Job search assistance · Resume writing · Interview preparation
Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents seeking employment. Some training programs may have additional eligibility requirements based on income or employment status.
Aspire Counseling Services - Bakersfield
Intensive outpatient program · Partial hospitalization program · Individual counseling
Who it helps: Open to adults and adolescents ages 12-17. Contact for insurance and payment options. 24/7 helpline: (888) 585-7373.
Assistance League of Bakersfield - Bargain Box
Affordable clothing · Household items · Professional attire for interviews
Who it helps: Open to all shoppers. Thrift store hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 11am-3pm. Donations accepted Mondays 9am-12pm.
Who it helps: Open to adults in Kern County. Most courses are free. Some CTE courses may have minimal materials fees. Walk-in enrollment available.
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Inpatient psychiatric care · Crisis stabilization · Medical detox
Who it helps: Adults experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse crises. Call intake line 24/7 at (877) 755-4907. Accepts most insurance including Medi-Cal.
Who it helps: Open enrollment for California residents. Apply through CCCApply. Financial aid and California Promise (free first year) available. FAFSA or CA Dream Act application required for financial aid.
Who it helps: Open to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins accepted during office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Bakersfield Recovery Services
Residential treatment · Outpatient treatment · Evidence-based recovery programs
Who it helps: Open to adults seeking substance use disorder treatment. Contact for intake assessment and insurance verification.
Who it helps: Combat veterans, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, and bereaved family members. Services are free and confidential. No VA enrollment required.
California DMV - Bakersfield Field Office
California ID cards · Driver license applications · REAL ID
Who it helps: Open to all California residents. Bring proof of identity and residency. Appointments recommended. Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm.
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) - Kern County
Free legal representation · Housing law · Employment law
Who it helps: Must be low-income resident of a rural area served by CRLA. Income guidelines apply. Call (800) 337-0690 to determine eligibility.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF)
Transitional housing · Supportive services for veteran families · Case management
Who it helps: Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Must have DD-214 or proof of military service. Contact for intake assessment.
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Fresno (Bakersfield Office)
Food assistance · Clothing · Immigration legal services
Who it helps: Open to Kern County residents in need. Free immigration consultations available. Contact for appointment scheduling.
CityServe Network - RESPECT Reentry Program
Intensive case management · Family counseling · Housing support
Who it helps: Serves individuals currently incarcerated in pre-release programs and those recently released. Contact for current intake availability.
Clinica Sierra Vista - East Bakersfield Community Health Center
Primary care · Dental care · Behavioral health
Who it helps: Open to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding fee scale available based on income. Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance accepted.
Clinica Sierra Vista - Ebony Counseling Center
Substance abuse counseling · Outpatient treatment · Group therapy
Who it helps: Adults age 21 and older seeking substance abuse treatment. Sliding fee scale available. Medi-Cal and other insurance accepted.
Clinica Sierra Vista - Truxtun Avenue
Primary medical care · Dental care · Behavioral health
Who it helps: Open to all. No insurance required. Sliding fee scale based on income. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare.
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) - 211 Information & Referral
24/7 information and referral · Resource directory · Service navigation
Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents. Dial 2-1-1 or call (888) 445-0090. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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