Community resources and programs in Kern County providing community & government services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Description: The 2020 Census provides an opportunity for Kern residents to be counted. Every household will have the option to respond by mail, online or by phone. Visit https://2020census.gov for instructions on how to respond.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: Website can be accessed 24/7. https://2020census.gov
Languages offered: Multi-language
Contact: Phone: 844-468-2020 | Website: https://2020census.gov
Description: Provides Health Insurance Assistance Program, Specialty Care Services, Lab Services, Virtual Medical Services, WIC, Womens Health, Substance Use Disorders, Pharmacy, HIV & related medical services, Infectious disease and internal medecine.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Primary Care Monday-Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm Lab services: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Pharmacy: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Email: info@clinicasierravista.org | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 2000 Physicians Plaza Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides several services: family medicine, industrial and occupational health services, obstetrics/gynecology, prenatal education, pregnancy prevention education and services, school and pre-employment physicals, physical therapy services, x-ray and laboratory testing.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-454-3770 | Website: https://www.adventisthealth.org/locations/adventist-health-medical-office-urgent-care-wasco/
Address: 2300 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Description: Provides preventative health, Behavioral Health, dental care services, OB/GYN, Lab services and Primary Medical Care.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Walk-In Clinic everyday 8am-8pm Primary Care Monday-Friday 8am-7pm OB/GYN Tuesday-Thursday 8am-7pm Lab services Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Behavioral Health Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Dental Office Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Email: dillonk@clinicasierravista.org | Website: https://www.clinicasierravista.org/locations/arvin-community-health-center/
Address: 1305 Bear Mountain Boulevard, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Provides assistance to individuals who are interested in becoming certified foster or adopting parents with resources.
Who is eligible: 21 and over
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-323-1233 | Email: marketing@aspiranet.org | Website: https://www.aspiranet.org/bakersfield
Address: 1001 Tower Way #250, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Provides a variety of academic programs, vocational training, academic transfer,and a wide range of services
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: Enrollment fees- $46 per unit(sat by the state) Parking Permit- $40 for Fall or Spring ($30 for Financial Aid in Fall or Spring), $30 for Summer BCSGA/KVC Discount Card- $15 per semester Student Health Fee- $13 for Fall/Spring, $10 for Summer Baccalaureate Level Fee- $84.00 per-unit
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-395-4011 | Email: foundation@bakersfieldcollege.edu | Website: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu
Address: 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides medical services: family practice, laboratory, pediatric and adolescent medicine, podiatry, radiology, and registered dietitian.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: Urgent care co-pay:$3-$100 Emergency room co-pay-$1-$250
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm Urgent Care 8:00am-8:00pm
Languages offered: English and Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-327-4411 | Email: Main@bfmc.com | Website: www.bfmc.com
Address: 4580 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Provides medical services: family practice, laboratory, pediatric and adolescent medicine, podiatry, radiology, and a registered dietitian.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-616-9700 | Email: main@bfmc.com | Website: www.bfmc.com
Address: 5601 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Description: Provides family practice medical services, laboratory, radiology, skin clinic, and well woman care.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm Closed for lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-387-6000 | Email: main@bfmc.com | Website: www.bfmc.com
Address: 3400 Calloway Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93312
Description: Provides administration and enforces provisions of the Municipal Code relating to: business licenses, transient outdoor business permits, business regulatory permits, and transient lodging tax
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: Business Tax Certificate-$34.00 Home Occupation Permit-$30.00(One Time Charge) Submit application for Permit costs
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3762 | Email: finance@bakersfieldcity.us | Website: https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/204/Business-Licenses-Permits-Fees
Address: 1600 Truxtun Avenue , Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Vocational rehabilitation services which include: assessment of disabilities, job placement services, career assessment and counseling, and transportation. Also assistive technology and training when necessary.
Who is eligible: Have a disability that prevents individuals from continuing their present job.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Orientation Monday-Thursday 9:30am-10:00am
Languages offered: English, Chinese
Contact: Phone: 661-395-2525 | Email: DASInfo@dor.ca.gov | Website: www.dor.ca.gov
Address: 4925 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Provides legal assistance to low income individuals with labor and employment, education, rural health, and housing matters.
Who is eligible: Low income individuals.
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Phone Appointments ONLY)
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-725-4350 | Email: development@crla.org | Website: www.crla.org
Address: 601 High Street , Delano, CA 93215
Description: Patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease can qualify to receive assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and monthly food box delivery. They assist with mental health, childcare, co-payment assistance, advocacy, and can provide up to $1,000 for emergency assistance for utility and rental.
Who is eligible: Serves all California, call to schedule an appointment
Hours: Available 24/7, call for appointment
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: info@cayennewellness.org | Website: https://cayennewellness.org/
Description: Provides primary and preventive health care services.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Email: schilling@clinicasierravista.org | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 301 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Description: Provides college courses and various degrees.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-10:00pm, Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 760-384-6100 | Email: jboard@cerrocoso.edu | Website: www.cerrocoso.edu
Address: 3000 College Heights Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Description: Provides general, medical, and pediatric care including: immunizations, health and wellness check-ups, and physicals.
Who is eligible: Children 17 and under
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-663-7500 | Email: info@riverwalkpediatric.com | Website: https://www.riverwalkpediatric.com/
Address: 9508 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Description: Provides assistance with passports, consular identification, Dual citizenship registration, visas request for Mexico, Power of Attorney, wills, protection department, legal advisory, and information about deferred action for early arrivals (DACA).To schedule an appointment, visit Mi Consulado
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Matricula Consular: $39 Passports: 3 years - $96 6 Years - $130 6 Years - $198 Individuals 60 and older receive 50% off their passport cost.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 559-269-3026 | Email: consulado@consulmexfresno.net | Website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/fresno/
Address: 7435 North Ingram Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
Description: Provides prevention of crime such as: identity theft, neighborhood watch, violence in the workplace, Anti-Graffitti program,
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Emergency Services 24 hours, 7 days per week
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3196 | Email: bpdcommunity@bakersfieldpd.us | Website: www.BakersfieldPD.us
Address: 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Available for safety presentations on varied topics, including neighborhood watch, personal safety, domestic violence, teen dating violence, human trafficking, frauds and scams, business watch, and internet safety. They also attend community events such as resource and job fairs.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-391-7559 | Email: crimeprevention@kernsheriff.org | Website: https://www.kernsheriff.org/Crime_Prevention
Address: 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday hours only for the 2nd and 4th of the month
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 1508 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides an online narcotics tip form and a 24 hour anonymous tip line for reporting drug activity.Visit https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/322/Narcotics-Clue to complete form.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week
Languages offered: Multi-lingual telephone service, English
Contact: | Email: bpdcommunity@bakersfieldpd.us | Website: https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/322/Narcotics-Clue
Address: 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 815 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides comprehensive, primary and preventive health care services. Program services include health education, behavioral health, social support programs, medical and dental services in various facilities throughout the county.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 7800 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Description: Provides assistance with candidate filings, registering to vote, mail voting, and changing voting address.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: Multi-lingual , English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-3590 | Email: Elections@KernCounty.com | Website: elections.co.kern.ca.us
Address: 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides assistance with environmental issues and permits needed within Kern County for food, land development, water, housing and solid waste. Also provides temporary assistance with no-cost water tank installation and water delivery to qualified Kern County residents that have dry wells.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-862-8740 | Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com | Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 2700 M Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides gynecological, general medical, obstetrics, and pediatric care including immunizations, health and wellness check-ups, physicals, Behavioral Health, dental Care, and Lab Services.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: https://clinicasierravista.org
Address: 1611 1st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor families
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-721-8865 | Email: rherrera@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 312 South Austin Street , Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor families
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-396-8156 | Email: jmanongdo@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 403 Boomerang Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor families
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-846-2117 | Email: cmayorga@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 400 Grove Street , Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm Labor workers
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-845-3591 | Email: hkimmel@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 7823 Emperor Avenue, Lamont, CA 93241
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor families
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-725-6369 | Email: hkimmel@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 1910 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor families
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-845-7136 | Email: cmayorga@kernha.org | Website: www.kernha.org
Address: 8505 Sunset Boulevard, Arvin, CA 93307
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm labor workers
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-746-2583 | Email: mcorpuz@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 300 Terra Vista, Shafter, CA 93263
Description: Provides low income housing for qualified farm labor families.
Who is eligible: Farm laborers
Fees: Fees Vary
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-854-2389 | Email: hkimmel@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 701 Meyer Street, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: In response to the government shutdown, the CAPK Food Bank has made emergency food resources available to all affected federal workers for the duration of the shutdown. Simply present your work ID at the Food Bank to obtain food resources from our choice pantry.Federal employee resources
Who is eligible: Federal employees
Fees: None
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-11:00am Any affected federal employees can visit the CAPK Food Bank to obtain food support during the duration of the shutdown.
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: info@capk.org | Website: https://www.capk.org/shutdown/#Federal
Address: 1807 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides general, medical, and pediatric care including: immunizations, health and wellness check-ups, and physicals, Family Practice & Obstetrics and Gynecology, Labs services, WIC, Behavioral Health.WIC-including nutrition services
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm, Lab Services Monda-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Behavioral Health Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 704 Lebec Road, Lebec, CA 93243
Description: Primary Care; WIC; Maternal Child Outreach Program; Chronic Disease Management; Clinical Lab; Cancer Detection Program; Family Planning, Access, Care and Treatment Program; Dental and Behavioral Health.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, most HMO plans, including Covered California, and cash. A sliding-fee scale is used to determine rates for the uninsured.
Hours: Monday-Friday:8:00am-5:00pm Lab Services Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Behavioral Health Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: https://www.clinicasierravista.org/
Address: 9001 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides assistance in attaining birth, marriage, and death certificates.
Who is eligible: Anyone requiring certified copies of legal documents. Records can only be provided to authorized individuals.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-6400 | Email: response@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/departments/assessor-recorder/records/birth-marriage-or-death-certificates
Address: 1655 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides certified copies for birth, death, and marriages that occur in Kern County. It also records land and land ownership.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Birth certificates-$29, Standard death certificates-$24, Fetal death certificates-$21, Marriage certificates-$17
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (Except Holidays)
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-6400 | Email: response@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.recorder.co.kern.ca.us/index.php
Address: 1530 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Office is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal acts that occur in Kern County in violation of state laws and county ordinances.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-2340 | Email: da@kernda.org | Website: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/departments/district-attorney
Address: 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides education and programs that advocate for children to school districts, students and the community. Project 180 is a gang prevention program offered for at-risk youth.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Fees: Free
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-636-4000 | Website: http://www.kern.org
Address: 1300 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides health, medical, and lab services to all members of the community, as well as women's health services and Women, Infant, and Children (WIC).
Who is eligible: No information has been provided by Agency.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Email: tim.calahan@clinicasierravista.org | Website: https://www.clinicasierravista.org/locations/kern-river-health-center/
Address: 67 Evans Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285
Description: Provides adult behavioral and mental health services including: psychiatric evaluation, medication management and case management. Offers a discount voucher for those who qualify for the program Operation Car Seat.
Who is eligible: Low income
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-678-2781 | Website: www.clinicasierravista.org
Address: 8787 Hall Road, Lamont, CA 93241
Description: Provides information about common legal issues, and a directory of pre-screened organizations that offer free or low cost legal advice and representation.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: Can access website 24/7
Languages offered: Multilingual
Contact: | Website: http://lawhelpcalifornia.org/
Description: Provides medical services including; family nurse practitioner, family practice, laboratory, occupational medicine, radiology and well woman care.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-823-2273 | Email: marketing2@bfmc.com | Website: www.bfmc.com
Address: 20960 Sage Ln, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Description: Provides serviced including general medical care, dental, OB/GYN, and educational health programs: family planning, HIV/AIDS, WIC referrals, and nutritional counseling. Also provides special finance programs to assist individuals and families to meet health care costs and obligations.For the Nearest location--- Omni Locations
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Lunch 12:00pm -1:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: contact@omnifamilyhealth.org | Website: https://omnifamilyhealth.org/locations/
Address: 4900 California Avenue , Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Program provides comprehensive, primary and preventive health care services, prenatal and pediatric care.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Kern Family Health Care, most private insurance accepted.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-327-5984 | Email: info@polyclinicmc.com | Website: https://polyclinicmc.com/
Address: 2145 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides individuals and families with comprehensive, primary and preventive health care services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-824-4511 | Website: https://adventisthealth.org/bakersfield/locations/primary-care-adventist-health-tehachapi-valley-4416/
Address: 2041 Belshaw Street, Mojave, CA 93501
Description: Services include providing assistance regarding denials, reductions, terminations, and over-payments of public benefits including CalWORKs (welfare/cash aid). CalFresh (food stamps), General Assistance, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Services may include providing counsel and advice, completing appeal forms, obtaining health and benefits records, and representing at hearings.
Who is eligible: Must be a resident of Kern County, meet income and asset guidelines, and present a legal problem within the GBLA core areas of practice.
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday:8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Languages offered: English and Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-325-5943 | Website: www.gbla.org
Address: 615 California Avenue , Bakersfield, CA 93304
Description: Program does not provide services. Oversees facilities to ensure that they are accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal payments to meet federal requirements. Also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemo-dialysis technicians and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-336-0543 | Email: piar@dss.ca.gov | Website: www.cdph.ca.gov
Address: 4540 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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