Disability Services Resources — Kern County
Community resources and programs in Kern County providing disability services services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Programs (29)
Name: AgrAbility
Description: Provides bilingual education (English and Spanish). Also provides information and referral: such as low-cost modifications for farms, home, equipment, work site operations, and peer support.
Who is eligible: Farmers, farm workers, and ranchers with disabilities or health conditions who are curently working in agriculture or are planning on beginning in an agricultural career.
Individuals meeting eligibility outside of the state of California can be referred to CalAgribility program and be connected to their state AgrAbility program.
Fees: No fees
Hours: By appointment only. Call for office hours.
Languages offered: English and Spanish, English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 530-752-1613
| Email: calagra@ucdavis.edu
| Website: calagrability.ucdavis.edu
Address: 3030 Bainer Hall , Davis, CA 95616
Name: Autism Society-Kern Autism Network, Inc.
Description: Program provides information and education about Autism spectrum disorders, advocacy, and support groups. Also provides children's workshops (bowling, art sessions, LEGO), diaper assistance, and holiday food baskets.
Who is eligible: Must have a child or adult on the autism spectrum.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-489-3335
| Email: kernautism@gmail.com
| Website: http://www.kernautism.org/
Address: 3204 21st St , Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Bakersfield Association for Retarded Citizens
Description: Provides job-training and employment opportunities.
Who is eligible: Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-834-2272
| Email: jheitman@barc-inc.org
| Website: https://www.bakersfieldarc.org/
Address: 4500 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: CalAIM- Housing Navigation
Description: CityServe, Housing navigation program connects to safe and affordable housing options, provides guidance to community programs, and offers long-term support.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-558-4441
| Email: info@cityservenetwork.com
| Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: CalAIM- Sobering Center
Description: CityServe, Sobering Center provides a safe place to begin the journey to sobriety. They offer a temporary bed, food, shower, and a change of clothes while connecting you to a Christ-centered recovery program.
Who is eligible: Medical through KHS/ Anthem
Hours: Open 24/7
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
Phone: 661-558-4441
| Email: info@cityservenetwork.com
| Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: CalAIM-Enhanced Care Management
Description: CityServe ECM Program offers an enhanced care management program that helps you navigate healthcare services, find support through life’s daily challenges and assist with connecting individuals to social services.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
| Email: info@cityservenetwork.com
| Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: California Department of Rehabilitation
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
Name: Center For Creative Achievement New Advances for People with Disabilities
Description: Provides various classes, vocational placement, and warm water therapy in a community based setting to individuals with disabilities.Some of the classes offered include: drama, art, education technology, interpersonal development, cooking.
Who is eligible: Open to all individuals with disabilities ages 18 years of age to senior citizens
Fees: None for Kern Regional clients, varies for general public.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Contact:
Phone: 661-477-9910
| Email: napd@napd-bak.org
| Website: http://napd-bak.org/
Address: 3400 North Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: Centre For Neuro Skills
Description: Provides inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation for brain injured and stroke victims. Services include: speech/language pathology, nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, educational services, counseling, health fitness, residential care, vocational rehabilitation, recreational therapy, clinical supervision, clinical neuron psychology, and aquatic therapy.
Who is eligible: Minors require parent/guardian program participation.
Fees: Payers Served:
• Group Health Insurance (PPO/HMO)
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-872-3408
| Email: bakersfield@neuroskills.com
| Website: www.neuroskills.com
Address: 5215 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Name: Childhood Illness & Injury Prevention Program
Description: Provides children and youth regular preventive health assessments to identify health problems. Those with suspected problems are then referred for necessary diagnosis and treatment.
Who is eligible: Low income children from birth to 19 years and children on Medi-Cal from birth to 21 years
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-321-3000
| Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com
| Website: Kernpublichealth.com
Address: 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Name: Community Day Programs for People with Disabilities
Description: Provides individual assistance and group activities such as: team sports, social/recreational opportunities, and community integration. Promotes socialization skills, individual safety, self-advocacy, and self reliance skills. Also provides independent living which assist with assisted living and medical appointments.Program Schedule
Who is eligible: Clients of Kern Regional Center.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Contact:
Phone: 661-477-9910
| Email: administrator@napd-bak.org
| Website: www.napd-bak.org
Address: 3400 North Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: Community Support Options
Description: Provides educational programs for developing cognitive learning, independent living, and vocational skills for individuals with mild to moderate range of mental disability.
Who is eligible: Mentally disabled adults.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-758-5331
| Email: rsedam@cso-svd.org
| Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Address: 1401 Poso Drive, Wasco, CA 93280
Name: Early Start Family Resource Center
Description: Provides supportive services which include education, parent to parent support groups, information and referral, children playgroups and trainings to families with children who are at risk for or experiencing delays or disabilities.
Who is eligible: Children ages 0-3 diagnosed or at risk of a developmental disability.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-873-4973
| Email: info@kernefc.org
| Website: www.kernefc.org
Address: 3121 North Sillect Avenue Suite 303, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: Epilepsy Society Of Kern County
Description: Provides employment assistance, financial assistance to purchase medication, emergency transportation, school and community presentations to promote awareness of epilepsy, counseling and supports groups.
Who is eligible: Individuals with epilepsy
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-634-9810
| Email: eskco2@aol.com
| Website: www.epilepsysocietyofkern.org
Address: 5117 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Name: Goodwill Employment Program
Description: Provides work opportunities and skills development to people with social or economic barriers to employment.
Who is eligible: 16 years of age and older, have a certifiable disability or vocational disadvantage.
Fees: Free
Hours: Office Hours 9:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-837-0598
| Website: http://www.goodwill.org/
Address: 4901 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Name: Health South Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital
Description: Provides physical therapy services for all types of disabilities and disorders including: amputees, head injury, speech and many others.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: Our hospital provides free or discounted emergency and other medically necessary care to patients who are uninsured or underinsured and who qualify for assistance under its Financial Assistance Policy. Learn about our financial assistance policy and how to apply for assistance
Hours: Administration hours:
8:00am-5:00pm
Business Hours:
7:30am-9:00pm
Visiting hours:
8:00am–9:00pm
Languages offered: Multi-lingual , English
Contact:
Phone: 661-323-5500
| Email: feedback@encompasshealth.com
| Website: https://www.encompasshealth.com/bakersfieldrehab
Address: 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: HEARTS Connection Family Resource Center
Description: Provides families with parent to parent support, advocacy, training and assistance, resource coordination and information. Staff is available for consultation and training for professionals who serve families with children who have special needs. Offers a support group for family members of children with disabilities or special health care needs.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-328-9055
| Email: info@heartsfrc.org
| Website: www.heartsfrc.org
Address: 4500 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Independent Living Center Of Kern County
Description: Provides information & referral, independent living skills, transitions, housing resources and services, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services, braille translation services, personal assistant services, peer support, assistive technology (older individuals who are blind, 55+ years), repair re-use manual/power wheelchair program, and systematic and individual advocacy.
Who is eligible: Individuals with disabilities.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: ASL, English, Spanish
Contact:
| Email: info@ilcofkerncounty.org
| Website: www.ilcofkerncounty.org/
Address: 5251 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Independent Living Center of Southern California
Description: Provides services that include emergency services, housing assistance, information & referral, peer support, assistive technology, benefits assistance, vocational training, independent living skills, job placement/coaching, transition (CCT), transportation, and horticulture classes.
Who is eligible: People of all ages with disabilities
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-942-9726
| Email: ilcsc@ilcsc.org
| Website: www.ilcsc.org
Address: 606 East Avenue K-4, Lancaster, CA 93535
Name: Industries Job Training
Description: Provides advocacy and job training services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Who is eligible: Developmentally Disabled Adults
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-978-3075
| Email: jheitman@barc-inc.org
| Website: https://www.barc-inc.org/what-we-do/industries/
Address: 4500 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Koinonia Family Prevention Services- Bakersfield
Description: Cal AIM Community Supports Housing NavigationOffers housing and community support services to eligible Medi-Cal members through Cal AIM program.Helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability with:· Housing Navigation: One-on-one support to find and apply for safe, stable housing· Housing Deposits: Financial help with move-in costs like deposits and utilities· Tenancy Support: Ongoing case management to maintain housing and connect to resourcesProgram does not provide rental assistance. Support through Medi-Cal managed care is a process.-------------------------------------------------------------------Who Is Eligible?To be eligible for ECM, you must be enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care health plan and experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. If you're in one of these situations, we can help you figure out what you need and make a plan to get you into a permanent home. To find out if you qualify, contact us today. To find out if you qualify, contact us today. We can help you determine your eligibility and get you connected with a Housing Navigator. We work with the following Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans: Kaiser Permanente and Anthem Blue Shield
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
| Email: ECM@kfh.org
| Website: www.kfh.org/ecm
Address: 4600 American Avenue East, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Koinonia Family Prevention Services- Tehachapi
Description: Koinonia Family Services offers free housing and community support services to eligible Medi-Cal members through California’s CalAIM program. We help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability with:● Housing Navigation: One-on-one support to find and apply for safe, stable housing.● Housing Deposits: Financial help with move-in costs like deposits and utilities.● Tenancy Support: Ongoing case management to maintain housing and connect to resourcesKoinonia Family Services Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program provides comprehensive, person-centered care for Medi-Cal members with complex physical, behavioral, and social needs.They connect individuals to housing support, primary care, mental health and substance use services, and community resources.The focus includes those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use, frequent ER visits, high-risk pregnancies, or recent institutional discharge. The program aims to improve long-term health outcomes and stability through proactive, coordinated support.
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact:
| Email: ECM@kfh.org
| Website: www.kfh.org/ecm
Address: 20432 Valley Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Name: New Advances For People With Disabilities
Description: Program provides training, education, employment assistance, recreation, and advocacy for disabled adults ages 18 and older.
Who is eligible: Developmentally disabled adult.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-395-1361
| Email: mshain@napd-bak.org
| Website: http://napd-bak.org
Address: 3400 North Silliect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Name: Positive Approaches to Living Skills
Description: Program offers a licensed, residential facility for developmentally disabled adult. The facility provides behavior consultant, daily living skills, self-advocacy, social/recreational opportunities, independent living skills training.
Who is eligible: Individuals 18-59
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Contact:
Phone: 661-489-3111
| Email: mshain@napd-bak.org
| Website: http://www.napd-bak.org/additional-services
Address: 2601 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Rosewood Retirement Community
Description: Provides a retirement community with three levels of living: residential living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, all on the same campus, as well as provides options for low income housing.
Who is eligible: 55 and older
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 661-834-0620
| Email: info@rosewoodretirement.org
| Website: https://www.humangood.org/rosewood
Address: 1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Social Security Administration
Description: Provides assistance with Medicare applications, check problems, obtaining a social security card and other related issues to Social Security benefits. Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can also access their benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record instantly using their online account. Social Security beneficiaries also can change their address and start or change direct deposit information online.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 866-476-1489
| Website: www.ssa.gov
Address: 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Name: Social Security Office
Description: Provides assistance with Medicare applications, check problems, obtaining a social security card and other related issues to Social Security benefits. Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can also access their benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record instantly using their online account. Social Security beneficiaries also can change their address and start or change direct deposit information online. www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact:
Phone: 866-635-0287
| Email: private@ssa.gov
| Website: www.ssa.gov
Address: 2234 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215
Name: Special Explorers Center
Description: Provides behavioral health treatment and day care services.
Who is eligible: Children ages 3-21
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-493-0688
| Email: receptionist@specialexplorers.net
| Website: www.specialexplorers.net
Address: 2807 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Name: Valley Center for the Blind
Description: Supports, trains, and employs individuals who are blind or have low vision. Assist individuals with resources and skills such as: Work Readiness Training Independent Living SkillsProvides assistive technology Low vision clinic available Braille Social groups
Who is eligible: Supports people who are blind or have low vision. Anyone whose vision is to the point where it makes it difficult to do basic tasks independently even with corrective lenses or surgery
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: Available interpreters for clients requiring tactile ASL, English, Spanish
Contact:
Phone: 661-865-5115
| Email: info@myvcb.org
| Website: myvcb.org
Address: 2520 H Street , Bakersfield, CA 93301
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