Education Resources — Kern County

Community resources and programs in Kern County providing education services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.

Programs (50)

Name: Addiction Resource Center

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/


Name: America's Job Center - Bakersfield

Description: Provides job training services. America’s Job Center in partnership with the Kern County Library is now an authorized test center for the General Educational Development (GED) Test through Pearson VUE.

Who is eligible: Kern County residents
Open to the public, low income individuals, unemployed or underemployed.

Fees: No Fee

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-325-4473 | Email: district5@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/

Address: 1600 East Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: America's Job Center - Shafter

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


Name: America's Job Center - Taft

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


Name: Antelope Valley Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous, Inc.

Description: Provides meetings for those with drinking problems, guidance, and support  for those who wish to stop drinking.  

Who is eligible: Open to the public.

Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-945-5757 | Email: avcentraloffice@gmail.com | Website: www.avcentraloffice.org

Address: 43619 17th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534


Name: Antelope Valley Mental Health center

Description: Provides a 24 hour mental health crisis line that can link callers with services that include: assessment, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, peer support and other rehabilitative services.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Fees: Sliding scale,Accepts Medi-Cal,Accepts Medicare

Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 24 hour hotline available

Languages offered: Multilingual

Contact: Phone: 661-723-4260 | Email: pio@dmh.lacounty.gov | Website: http://dmh.lacounty.gov/

Address: 349 E Avenue K 6, Lancaster, CA 93535


Name: Arvin Branch Library

Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.  

Who is eligible: Open to all

Hours: Monday– Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm Friday-Sunday: Closed

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-854-5934 | Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org | Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org

Address: 201 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203


Name: ASL Interpreting Services

Description: The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Department at Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) provides qualified and professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services that facilitate communication between the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and local businesses/organizations.

Who is eligible: Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Fees: Call for information

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-325 –1063 | Email: info@ilcofkerncounty.org | Website: https://ilcofkerncounty.org/programs/asl-interpreting-services/

Address: 5251 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309


Name: Auto Technology

Description: Provides automotive training to high schoolers and the public. Also provides minor repairs: check engine light, brakes, and oil changes.*Repair delays may occur due to student availability.

Who is eligible: Open to all.

Fees: No Fee

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-831-3327 | Website: https://roc.kernhigh.org/apps/pages/auto-tech

Address: 501 South Mount Vernon , Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Baker Branch Library

Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 11:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday- Sunday: Closed

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-861-2390 | Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org | Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org

Address: 1400 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Bakersfield Adult School -F Street

Description: Provides career technical education and academic programs that including:independent study classes to complete high school credits and health careers preparation.  

Who is eligible: Adults 18 and up.

Fees: TABE Assessment-No Fee Typing Cert./Machine Calculation Cert.-$5.00 -1st & 3rd Tuesday/each month August-June(except July)@ 3:00 & 5:00p.m -Valid Photo I.D. is required Classes range from $25.00-$1,200 -Cash Only -Certification Exam fee included -Textbooks are included -Payment schedule available to students

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-861-1151 | Email: melissa_jimenez@kernhigh.org | Website: www.khsd.k.12.ca.us/bas

Address: 2727 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Bakersfield Adult School-Mt Vernon

Description: Provides the following services: High school diploma classes for adults, GED classes and testing, English as a Second Language program (ESL), citizenship preparation, career technical education, computer and business classes,  auto body repair and teacher assistant. Also provides independent study classes to complete high school credits, parenting and neglect classes, and computer courses.

Who is eligible: 18 years old and older

Fees: TABE Assessment-No Fee Typing Cert./Machine Calculation Cert.-$5.00 -1st & 3rd Tuesday/each month August-June(except July)@ 3:00 & 5:00p.m -Valid Photo I.D. is required Classes range from $25.00-$1,200 -Cash Only -Certification Exam fee included -Textbooks are included -Payment schedule available to students

Hours: Monday- Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-835-1855 | Email: Sharon_Gleason@kernhigh.org | Website: https://bas.kernhigh.org/

Address: 501 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Bakersfield American Indian Health Project

Description: Provides assistance for Native Americans: health care, case management referrals, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Diabetes, substance abuse counseling, mental health, and parenting classes.  

Who is eligible: American Indian and Alaska Natives

Hours: Monday 8:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday's: 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-327-4030 | Email: jvalero@bakersfieldaihp.org | Website: https://www.bakersfieldaihp.org

Address: 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Bakersfield City School District

Description: Provides early learning activities kindergarten summer bridge, child development classes, parent support, social services, parenting classes, case management, health & wellness services, screenings and referrals, kindergarten transition activities.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-631-4600 | Email: selveya@bcsd.com | Website: www.bcsd.com

Address: 1300 Baker Street , Bakersfield, CA 93305


Name: Bakersfield Police Activities League

Description: Provides a FREE afterschool program including athletic and academic programs to youth members of the community through the Bakersfield Police Department.Snacks and dinner provided, tutoring, Game Room, Field Trips and More!Children 8-17yrs

Who is eligible: Contact agency for eligibility requirements.

Hours: Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Activity hours: Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-5:30pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-283-8880 | Email: info@bakersfieldpal.org | Website: www.bakersfieldpal.org

Address: 301 East 4th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Bakersfield Vet Center

Description: Provides counseling services, information, and referral services.

Who is eligible: Veterans and their families, survivors of Military Sexual Trauma

Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-323-8387 | Email: george.padilla@va.gov | Website: https://www.va.gov/

Address: 1110 Golden State Avenue , Bakersfield , CA 93301


Name: Be Finally Free Education

Description: Be Finally Free educates both inside and outside of prison walls. Builds relationships that allow mentors, to teach, and be equipped to make better choices. Classes offered:Parenting-Neglect (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Anger Management (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Unshackled Success: Shattering the Chains of PovertyResidential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)Domestic ViolenceReentry Education

Who is eligible: Open to all.

Fees: free

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-489-5952 | Email: info@befinallyfree.org | Website: www.befinallyfree.org

Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Beale Memorial Library

Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-868-0701 | Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org | Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org

Address: 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Black Infant Health (BIH) Program

Description: Provides referrals to prenatal care, health education, nutrition services, and case management.Black Infant health

Who is eligible: African American women who are 16 years or older, pregnant, or up to six months postpartum at the time of enrollment.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-321-3000 | Email: publichealth@kerncounty.com | Website: Kernpublichealth.com

Address: 1800 Mount Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306


Name: Building Blocks

Description: Provides a transitional housing program for emancipated foster youth who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless. Provides foster youth with apartment housing and offers them the opportunity to develop skills needed for successful transition into self-sufficiency.

Who is eligible: Emancipated foster youth ages 18-21.

Fees: Varies depending on income

Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Housing Program operates 24 hours, 7 days a week

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-631-6000 | Email: simhooftran@kernha.org | Website: https://www.kernha.org/menus/building-blocks-a-transitional-housing-program.html

Address: 1801 Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: CalFresh Healthy Living

Description: Provides access to nutrition education, physical activity education, and leadership toward healthy community initiative's to improve nutritional health.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Fees: No fee

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: Spanish, English

Contact: Phone: 661-439-3838 | Email: CAPKnutritionEd@capk.org | Website: www.capk.org/calfresh

Address: 2323 16th Street , Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: California State University Bakersfield

Description: Provides undergraduate and graduate programs to individuals seeking higher education. Also, provides the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) assisting seasonal farm workers, and their immediate family members in completing exam, begin post-secondary studies, or enter into a vocational training program.  

Who is eligible: Must meet university guidelines for acceptance.

Fees: Costs are determined on Your eligibility for Financial Aid & Scholarships

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-654-2782 | Email: csubpublicaffairs@csub.edu | Website: www.csub.edu

Address: 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022


Name: California Substance Use Disorder Resources

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


Name: Children With Attention Deficit Disorder

Description: Provides a diagnostic assessment of school failure, clinical remediation, utilization of historic multi-sensory phonic spaced techniques, study skills along,  and legal advocacy.

Who is eligible: Adults and children from 5 and up

Hours: Monday-Friday: 1:00pm-5:00pm ET

Languages offered: English

Contact: | Email: customer_service@chadd.org | Website: www.chadd.net

Address: 4221 Forbes Boulevard , Lanham, MD 20706


Name: Citizenship Works

Description: Provides easy-to-use online tools to help low and moderate-income individuals to answer important questions about the eligibility for naturalization, to better understand the naturalization process, and to prepare for the naturalization tests.  

Who is eligible: Individuals seeking naturalization.

Fees: No Fee

Hours: 24 hours website

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 212-760-2554 | Email: info@immigrationadvocates.org | Website: www.citizenshipworks.org

Address: 151 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001


Name: Counseling Services

Description: Provides individual and family counseling to those affected by substance abuse. Also provides life skills education including; domestic violence, anger management, parenting skills, stress management and conflict resolution.

Who is eligible: Open to all.

Fees: $25 - $100 depending on income

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-489-5952 | Email: info@befinallyfree.org | Website: www.befinallyfree.org

Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Delano Branch Library

Description: Program services include books, CD's, DVDs, public computers, e-books, databases, e-audio books, activities, self-serve copier, wi-fi, donated items (books, DVDs, CDs) for sale, and free library cards.

Who is eligible: Open to the public

Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-725-1078 | Email: info@kerncountylibrary.org | Website: www.kerncountylibrary.org

Address: 925 10th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215


Name: Delano Community Health Center

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


Name: Delano Union School District

Description: Provides information about schools in Delano and developmental screening.

Who is eligible: Children K-12th grade. Developmental screening for children 0-5.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-721-5000 | Email: webmaster@duesd.org | Website: www.duesd.org/

Address: 1405 12th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215


Name: Dream Center

Description: The Dream Center is Kern County's only one-stop resource center for current and former foster youth. Services:CounselingAssistance with accessing housing, transportation, food, medical care, and hygiene itemsAssistance with accessing and completing educational and/or vocational programsAssistance with building important life skillsAssistance with applying for and accessing CalFresh & Medi Cal benefitsAssistance with obtaining employment (e.g. job search, help creating a resume, clothes for interviews)Medical servicesAssistance with self-advocacyTutoringResource information and referral Shower and laundry facilities for homeless youthSocial events that help youth develop social connectionsSupport and advocay

Who is eligible: Current foster youth, AB 12 youth and emancipated youth up to the age of 25.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-636-4488 | Email: magomez@kern.org | Website: https://kern.org/kern-county-network-children/dream-center/

Address: 1801 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: East Bakersfield Community Health Center

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


Name: East Bakersfield Community/Family Resource Center

Description: Provides the ESL (English as a Second Language) program for parents while children attend preschool classes, health classes for parents, and a wellness clinic for children. 

Who is eligible: Children 0-5 and their families within the Bakersfield City School District Area

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm The General Collaborative meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. The Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-325-3730 | Website: www.bgclubsofkerncounty.org

Address: 801 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305


Name: East Kern Family Resource Center

Description: Case Management Services: Provides direct family support services through case management, parenting classes (including court-mandated), referrals, and promotes parent's knowledge of developmental milestones and norms. Provides early learning through home-based and kindergarten summer bridge transition activities.Summer Bridge Program is offered in June and July to children who will be entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten in the upcoming school year who have not had any classroom experience. The focus is to prepare children for a successful entry into the classroom.First 5 of Kern In-home and center base education and support programReferrals: Helps individuals and families access other services offered through county and community programs and provides access to food and clothing assistance.Utility Assistance: Access to Heap applications and technicians for Mojave residents.Emergency Closet: Food pantry and hygienic necessities.Monthly Diaper Supply: Access to free monthly diaper supply. To qualify bring one of the following: WIC benefits, Calfresh/EBT benefits, proof of income.

Who is eligible: Members of the East Kern community

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-824-4118 | Email: info@capk.org | Website: https://www.capk.org/programs/east-kern-family-resource-center/

Address: 15662 K Street, Mojave, CA 93501


Name: East Niles Community Center

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


Name: Edison Preschool

Description: Program provides child care for children ages 2-5.

Who is eligible: Families seeking child care for children ages 2-5

Fees: Free

Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-4:30pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-366-4068 | Email: edisonhelp@edison.k12.ca.us | Website: https://www.edison.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/Preschool

Address: 1036 Vineland Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306


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: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Description: Provides nutrition and money management classes, and workshops.

Who is eligible: Low income

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-868-6200 | Email: cekern@ucdavis.com | Website: cekern.ucanr.edu

Address: 1031 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Fair Housing Law Project

Description: Provides fair housing education, investigation, advocates, and enforces services for Kern County residents, who believe they have been victims of illegal housing discrimination. Program can also represent victims in administrative agency complaints or lawsuits. May assist clients to obtain or maintain housing if they are denied of housing opportunity in violation of fair housing laws. Also provides eviction defense.Landlord Tenant Assistance-Kern County Superior courtIf you are a Tenant, please call (661) 610-6299 If you are a Landlord, please call (661) 610-6299Kern court

Who is eligible: Open to all

Fees: No legal or other fees are assessed to the client. Attorney's fees and costs may be paid by the opposing party.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-334-4679 | Email: fairhousing@glba.org | Website: https://www.gbla.org/services/fair-housing-law-project/

Address: 615 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304


Name: Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development

Description: Provides basic educational services, graduation requirement programs, ESL Program (English as a Second Language), industrial services work experience and training, on the job and classroom training in energy conservation, and outreach, recruitment and assessment.

Who is eligible: Immigrants, farm workers, & low-skilled workers in rural communities 

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 877-877-1112 | Email: mail@fieldinstitute.org | Website: http://www.farmworkerinstitute.org

Address: 2240 South Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Goodwill Community Foundation

Description: Provides online learning opportunities including: computer skills, literacy, and math skills.

Who is eligible: Open to the public

Fees: No Fee

Hours: 24/7 online access

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: No Phone Access Available | Website: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

Address: 321 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601


Name: Greenfield State Preschool

Description: Program provides preschool education intended to stimulate intellectual, social, emotional and motor skills development to prepare child for kindergarden.  

Who is eligible: Children 3-5 years old.

Fees: Call for information

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am–4:15pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-398-0426 | Email: requintanilla@kern.org | Website: https://kern.org/early-childhood-education/our-centers/greenfield-state-preschool/

Address: 5400 Monitor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307


Name: Health Education Services

Description: Provides health education programs at no cost to members.These classes and programs cover a range of health topics: asthma management, diabetes care, nutrition counseling, prenatal care, smoking cessation, weight management. 

Who is eligible: Medi-Cal eligible seeking Health Education classes.

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Languages offered: Multilingual , English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-632-1590 | Email: kernhealthsystems@gmail.com | Website: www.kernfamilyhealthcare.com

Address: 2900 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308


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: Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic & Adult Behavioral Health

Description: Provides an outpatient mental health clinic for youth who are having emotional and/or behavioral problems. Services include: individual, family and group therapy, case management, parent education, and parent support groups (call for dates/times).

Who is eligible: Open to all

Fees: Clinic does not deny services based upon the client's inability to pay.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-7:00pm Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday by appointment only

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-322-1021 | Email: info@hwmcgc.org | Website: http://www.hwmcgc.org/

Address: 3628 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309


Name: Junior League Of Bakersfield

Description: Provides volunteer and leadership training to women who are dedicated to improving the community 

Who is eligible: Women who are at least 21 years of age

Fees: New membership fee is $50

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Or by appointment

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-322-1671 | Email: info@jlbakersfield.org | Website: https://www.jlbakersfield.org/

Address: 1928 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93303


Name: Kern Adult Literacy Council

Description: Provides literacy instruction, English as a second language classes, tutoring to all adults who would like to pass the GED and tutoring for basic education.    

Who is eligible: Must be a Kern County resident without mental disabilities, such as dyslexia or brain trauma.

Hours: Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm Tutoring hours depend on volunteers.

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-324-3213 | Email: info@kernliteracy.org | Website: https://www.kernliteracy.org

Address: 331 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Kern Avenue State Preschool

Description: Provides preschool education intended to stimulate intellectual, social, emotional and motor skills development to prepare child for kindergarden.

Who is eligible: Preschoolers and their families.

Fees: For information about eligibility/fee requirements, please call 661-636-4287

Hours: Full Day Monday-Friday:7:30am-5:30pm Half Day Monday-Friday:7:30am-4:15pm

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-792-2037 | Email: hiramos@kern.org | Website: https://kern.org/early-childhood-education/our-centers/kern-ave-state-preschool/

Address: 492 Kern Avenue, Mc Farland, CA 93250


Name: Kern County AA

Description: Provides information and assistance to persons with alcohol-related problems.  

Who is eligible: Open to the public

Fees: Voluntary Contributions

Hours: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-322-4025 | Email: aacentralofficebakersfield@yahoo.com | Website: www.kerncountyaa.com

Address: 1234 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301


Name: Kern County La Leche League

Description: Provides education, information, and encouragement to women who want to breast feed.

Who is eligible: Open to all

Hours: Varies on location and meeting dates. Also provides virtual meetings with times that vary.

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-438-1518 | Website: http://www.lalecheleaguescnv.org/


Name: Kern County Narcotics Anonymous

Description: Provides narcotic anonymous meetings. Members take part in meetings by talking about their experiences and recovery from drug addiction.

Who is eligible: Open to the public

Hours: Dates and times vary per location.

Languages offered: English

Contact: | Email: mikebkernna@yahoo.com | Website: www.kcna.org


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