Community resources and programs in Kern County providing crisis & emergency services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Description: Provides real-time traffic conditions, including traffic accidents, construction information, travel times and transit information.
Who is eligible: For Motorists
Fees: Free
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week information system
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-635-2900 | Website: https://kern511.org/
Address: 1401 19th Street , Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides initial assessments for individuals seeking assistance with crisis intervention and prevention. Offers bridge medication for inmates released from Kern County Jail, must contact within four calendar days of release. Also offers referrals for specialized services such as anxiety, coping skills, depression, anger management and substance abuse. Support groups offered at Mary K. Shell
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Crisis Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages offered: Multilingual
Contact: Phone: 661-868-8010 | Email: mboaz@kernbhrs.org | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/crisis-services
Address: 2151 College Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides 24/7 alcohol and drug helpline. It is a confidential service that supports patients, families, and providers with information about addiction and connects them to treatment and recovery resources.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 833-301-4357 | Email: info@addictionpolicy.org | Website: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/
Description: Provides a canine sanctuary for homeless dogs, adoptions, and spay/neuter education and assistance.
Who is eligible: Abandoned dogs
Fees: Donations accepted
Hours: Monday-Saturday:10:00am-4:00pm Rain cancels visits
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-391-8212 | Email: alphacanine75@gmail.com
Address: Call ahead of time for directions., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Alpha House is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe haven for women in times of crisis. Alpha House is a temporary emergency shelter for abused or battered women without or with children (no boys older than 12 years old) that provides 3-14 days stay. Will help with shelter, food, transportation to a safe location if needed, and point you in the direction to start new.
Who is eligible: No boys over age 12
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Walk-ins only during business hours.
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-763-4357 | Email: alphahousemgr@gmail.com | Website: www.alphahousenewbeginnings.org
Address: 207 7th Street, Taft, CA 93268
Description: Provides assistance in disaster events: locates emergency shelter, emergency food and clothing, and CPR and First Aid classes available.
Who is eligible: Must be a victim of a declared state-wide disaster or local home fire.
Fees: Call
Hours: Local office hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm American Red Cross Call Center: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00am-6:00pm Friday: 5:00am-6:30pm Saturday: 5:30am - 2:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-324-6427 | Email: GovtRelations@redcross.org | Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/central-california/about-us/locations/kern-county-eastern-sierra.html
Address: 5035 Gilmore Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-721-5800 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 707 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 760-379-2074 | Email: district1@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 5540 Lake Isabella Boulevard Suite E3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-635-4029 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 10215 Stobaugh St, Lamont, CA 93241
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-824-7800 | Email: district2@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 2340 Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-336-6700 | Email: district3@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 1129 Olive Drive Suite H, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-746-8300 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 115 Central Valley Highway, Shafter, CA 93263
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-763-0200 | Email: district2@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 119 North 10th Street, Taft, CA 93268
Description: Provides emergency communications between Armed Forces personnel and their families. Also provides financial and travel assistance, referrals, and counseling to active duty members of Armed Forces suffering a family emergency.
Who is eligible: Military personnel
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-324-6427 | Email: GovtRelations@redcross.org | Website: www.redcross.org
Address: 5035 Gilmore Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides law enforcement services to the general public in the city of Bakersfield. Services include: emergency response, calls for service, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, narcotics enforcement, school resource officers, dare, and gang suppression.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Hours: Desk officer available daily from 7:00am-7:00pm (except holidays) Police available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages offered: Multi-Lingual Tele- Services, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3831 | Email: bpdcommunity@bakersfieldpd.us | Website: www.bakersfieldpd.us
Address: 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides addiction education and assists in locating drug rehabilitation services.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Call or visit website for more information Available 24/7
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 877-208-7211 | Email: communications@addicted.org | Website: https://www.addicted.org/california-long-term-drug-rehab.html
Description: Program provides street and community outreach, emergency food, emergency shelter for runaway or homeless youth, immigration/refugee services and payee program services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Below the Federal Poverty Level
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 213-251-3400 | Email: info@CatholicCharitiesLA.org | Website: www.catholiccharitiesla.org
Address: 1531 James M. Wood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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: Assists with crisis calls and provides intervention for those in need of immediate assistance.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: No fee
Hours: 24 hours - 7 days a week
Languages offered: Multilingual , English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-868-6600 | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/crisis-services
Address: 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides a 24 hour, seven days a week psychiatric crisis intervention, medication evaluation, and linkages to mental health services.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Sunday: Open 24 Hours
Languages offered: TTY for hearing impaired, English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-8000 | Email: bwalker@kernbhrs.org | Website: http://www.kernmentalhealth.org/
Address: 2151 College Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: People who either lived or worked in 58 Los Angeles zip codes affected by recent wildfires may qualify for Disaster CalFresh food benefits. People who lived or worked in these zip codes and are not currently on CalFresh may be eligible. You do not need a social security number to be eligible, but you do have to meet these income guidelines, which take into account disaster-related expenses. Applications are open from February 10-14 and February 18-19 2025, through phone or in-person at designated sites. People who relocated outside of LA County due to the fires can apply by phone or at the CalFresh office in their current county. EATON: 91104, 91206, 91103, 91010, 91001, 91214, 91101, 91107, 91006, 91208, 91020, 91105, 91011, 91007, 91042, and 91106 HUGHES: 91334, 91350, 91355, 91384, 91390, 93532, and 93536HURST: 91342, 91344, 91321, 91326, 91381, and 91311PALISADES: 90049, 90272, 90402, 90073, 90077, 90095, 90401, 90403, 90404, 91316, 91356, 91367, 91403, 91436, and 91340
Who is eligible: - People who lived or worked in impacted zip codes
Fees: Free, must meet income guidelines
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-631-6000 | Email: becky@cafoodbanks.org | Website: https://www.cafoodbanks.org/
Address: 100 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides support to shelters assisting victims of declared state-wide disasters, floods, earthquakes and fires. The first 72 hours of disaster assistance may include: clothing, food and temporary housing. Disaster volunteer training and recruitment also available.
Who is eligible: Victims of declared state-wide disaster, fire, or earthquake.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: | Email: GovtRelations@redcross.org | Website: www.kernredcross.org
Address: 5035 Gilmore Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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 screenings and referrals to appropriate treatment care.
Who is eligible: Individuals with mental illness or substance abuse.
Fees: There is no charge for the Gate Team assessment and referral. Individuals may be eligible for programs that will pay part or all of their treatment. Call for more information.
Hours: 24/7
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 1-866-266-4898 | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/home-bhr
Address: 1401 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides assistance with food, clothing, household goods, hygiene kits, and emotional/spiritual counseling.All items are based upon availability.Food distribution is subject to change or cancellation due to excessive heat, poor air quality, rain, or high wind conditions.
Who is eligible: Open to the public. Limited to 3 visits per year, 90 days apart
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Drive Thru Distribution: Every 2nd & 4th Wed 9:00am-12:00pm Winter Clothing Assistance: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-11:00am
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-399-2119 | Email: hope@hopecenters.net | Website: http://www.hopecenters.net
Address: 3311 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside and San Diego counties currently have a hot foods waiver which, when approved, allows people who get CalFresh (and Disaster CalFresh) to use their benefits to buy hot and prepared foods at grocery stores and markets. Hot and prepared foods can include but are not limited to, items such as hot slices of pizza, hot soup, and rotisserie chicken. The hot foods waiver does not include restaurants.This Hot Foods waiver for the above counties was recently extended to March 10, 2025
Who is eligible: - People who lived or worked in impacted zip codes
Fees: Free, must meet income guidelines
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-631-6000 | Email: hello@getcalfresh.org | Website: https://www.kcdhs.org/
Address: 100 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Program provides shelter, holdings and adoptions, animal license, file animal complaints, disaster response for animal control and sheltering, lost and found animal services, and vaccination for cats and dogs.
Who is eligible: Bakersfield Fruitvale location accommodates only cats and dogs
Fees: No fee for turning in a found animal.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-7100 | Email: animalservices@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/
Address: 3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides emergency services throughout Kern County: fire aide and fire suppression and fire education. Also provides logistical support for fellow fire departments throughout the county.Disaster Response: Bakersfield Fire & Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.'s)
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm 24 hour emergency Service
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-391-7000 | Email: fireinfo@kerncountyfire.org | Website: http://kerncountyfire.org/
Address: 5642 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a centralized location to support multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdiction disaster response coordination and communication. On behalf of the Kern Operational Area, the Kern County EOC will serve as the designated point of contact between the jurisdictions within the County, as well as between the State and the Operational Area. Disaster Response: County coordinator for relief efforts and emergency management.
Who is eligible: Open to the public for general information
Fees: Free
Hours: 24 hours/ 7 days per week
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-873-2602 | Email: fireinfo@kerncountyfire.org | Website: https://kerncountyfire.org/education-safety/emergency-plans/
Address: 2601 Panorama Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93306
Description: Provides law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Kern County in addition to the cities of Tehachapi, Wasco, and McFarland.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm 24/7
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-391-7500 | Email: sheriff@kernsheriff.com | Website: https://www.kernsheriff.org/Contact
Address: 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides roadside call boxes for drivers who require assistance after a vehicle breakdown or other non-emergency situation on designated state highways throughout Kern County.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: No information has been provided by Agency
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-635-2900 | Website: https://www.kerncog.org/motorist-aid-program/
Address: 1401 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Program provides medical baseline enrollment assistance. Disaster kits and personalized disaster plans. Portable batteries for those who use electrical medical devices, such as life-sustaining equipment.Individuals who rely on life-sustaining medical devices may be eligible for assistance with costs associated with accessible transportation, lodging, and food during a power shutoff.To register for a training or apply for assistance: https://ilcofkerncounty.org/psps-emergency-training/
Who is eligible: Individuals who depend on power for durable medical equipment or for their livelihood.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm https://ilcofkerncounty.org/psps-emergency-training/
Languages offered: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-325-1063 | Email: info@ilcofkerncounty.org | Website: https://ilcofkerncounty.org/psps-public-safety-power-shutoff/
Address: 5251 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Program assists with curbside pick up and removal of large household items such as, couches, tables, refrigerators, and other large items.
Who is eligible: Service is limited to two items per 3 months, per home.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3114 | Email: PW_San@bakersfieldcity.us | Website: https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/374/Garbage-Recycling
Address: 4101 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Program provides an emergency notification system to alert residents and businesses about natural disasters and other crises which enables Kern County to provide essential information quickly in a variety of situations, such as earthquakes, severe weather, fires, floods, or evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.Register online at ReadyKern to receive the latest emergency notifications.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-873-2602 | Email: readykern@kerncountyfire.org | Website: https://kerncountyfire.org/education-safety/ready-kern/
Address: 5642 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Program provides an opportunity to the public to become a member of the Search and Rescue Volunteers Team working alongside the Sheriff's Department.
Who is eligible: Citizen of Kern County, 21 years of age, good physical and mental condition, no felonies, must be free of misdemeanors convictions during the last three years, motor vehicle convictions must be limited to three within the last three years.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-391-7659 | Email: sheriff@kernsheriff.org | Website: https://www.kernsheriff.org/Search_Rescue
Address: 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides law enforcement services to the general public in the city of Shafter. Services include: emergency response, calls for service, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, narcotics enforcement, school resource officers, dare, and gang suppression.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Police response 24 hours 7 days a week
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-746-6341 | Email: jbell@shafter.com | Website: www.shafter.com
Address: 201 Central Valley Highway, Shafter, CA 93263
Description: The American Red Cross of Central California is working to #EndHomeFires through our Sound the Alarm program.The Red Cross and its partners will install a limited number of free smoke alarms for those who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or for those who are physically unable to install a smoke alarm. The Red Cross installs a limited number of specialized bedside alarms for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.Ensure your home is safe by requesting a Sound the Alarm installation at your home. Red Cross volunteers will contact you to schedule an appointment to install free smoke alarms in your home and provide vital prevention and safety education. All American Red Cross services are free and available to all regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, or citizenship status.Smoke detector Application
Who is eligible: 18 years and older
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm Request Free Smoke Alarm Installation & Education https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=5339
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-324-6427 | Email: Megin.Hughes@redcross.org | Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/central-california.html
Address: 5305 Gilmore Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Send & Receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area. Stop ICE Alerts Network works with technology already built into your phone without the need to download an app. This application helps Rapid Response Teams and community volunteers who can provide on-ground support when ICE raids or sightings are reported in their area.Sign-up to receive ICE sighting Alerts via website or texting.ICE sighting Alerts Text "JOIN" to 877-322-2299 Website: Stop ICE Raids Alert Network
Who is eligible: Open to all
Fees: No fee
Hours: 24/7 Alerts
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 877-322-2299 | Website: https://stopice.net/
Description: Provides storm related information.Storm - Related Contacts (The City of Bakersfield) Blocked Storm Drains Monday- Friday: 7am - 3:30pm 661-326-3111 Downed Trees/Branches Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3pm 661-326-3866 Street Light, Traffic Signal Outage Monday-Friday: 7am-3:30pm 661-326-3781
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Website available 24/7
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3111 | Website: https://kernpublicworks.com/transportation/road-status-closures/storm-preparation/
Description: Provides crisis hotline, emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, case management, group counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, and support for human trafficking.Also provides the following services:Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) ProgramCampus SA Advocacy at CSUBPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inmate SA servicesHuman Trafficking Victim AdvocacyCourt Accompaniment and Legal AdvocacyAssistance with Temporary Restraining OrdersCommunity Prevention Education and TrainingEmployment and Housing Search and PlacementEducation and Job Skills TrainingLicensed Childcare (children 0-5 yrs.)Self-Defense Classes40-hr. Certified Domestic Violence Volunteer Training40-hr. Certified Sexual Assault Volunteer Training
Who is eligible: Open to all victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking.
Fees: Donations accepted.
Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Hotline 24 Hours, 7 days a week
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-322-0931 | Email: info@opendoorhelps.org | Website: https://opendoorhelps.org/
Address: PO Box 2054, Bakersfield, CA 93303
Description: Provides social programs, summer programs, park facilities, senior nutrition program, daily noon meals, and adult/youth sports.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-758-3081 | Email: cserna@wrpd.net | Website: http://wascoparks.com/
Address: 1280 Poplar Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Description: Provides a crisis shelter, case management, child abuse prevention information, 24 hour help line, preparation and filing of temporary restraining orders, court advocacy/accompaniment, and a sexual assault response team. Provides a developmental screening.
Who is eligible: All services are available to men, women, and children of domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault. Developmental screening for children 0-5.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed 24-hour crisis line
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 760-223-2777 | Email: womenscenter.hd@wchdinc.org | Website: https://www.wc-hdinc.org/
Address: 6429 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Description: Provides a crisis shelter, case management, child abuse prevention information, 24/7 referral help line, preparation and filing of temporary restraining orders, court advocacy/accompaniment, and a sexual assault response team.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm 24-hour crisis line
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 760-371-1969 | Email: womenscenter.hd@wchdinc.org | Website: www.wc-hdinc.org
Address: 330 East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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