HIV/AIDS Services Resources — Kern County

Name: Catalyst Foundation

Description: Provides several programs and services for people with HIV and HCV such as medical care, supportive services, free testing and counseling, prevention and education services, and a Life Challenge Program for high-risk incarcerated youth. For people who qualify the following services are also provided housing, transportation, food, support groups, and financial literacy.

Who is eligible: Individuals who are AIDS/HIV or HCV positive.

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

Languages offered: English

Contact: Phone: 661-948-8559 | Email: supportiveservices@catalystfdn.org | Website: http://www.catalystfdn.org/programs.html

Address: 547 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534

Name: Equipment for Life Program

Description: This program supplies seniors with free loanable durable medical equipment that they can borrow for FREE. The items are donated, sanitized, and repaired to meet the needs of our clients. Equipment includes canes, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, rollators, knee scooters, shower benches, shower chairs and more—providing mobility and independence to those who need it most!

Who is eligible: -Must be 55+ years old and reside in Bakersfield or Kern County. -Must have a medical need for durable medical equipment.

Fees: Free

Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00am- 5:30pm This program supplies seniors with free loanable durable medical equipment that they can borrow for FREE.

Languages offered: Spanish

Contact: Phone: 661-412-9730 Ext. 120 | Email: foundation@purposedrivenhh.com | Website: www.purposedrivenhh.com

Address: 11901 Bolthouse Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Name: HIV Services

Description: Provides medication assistance for the treatments of HIV and AIDS to individuals without insurance coverage or third party benefits for ADAP medications and case management services to individuals who are HIV-positive or have AIDS. 

Who is eligible: Open to all

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 93305

Name: Salvation Army - Ridgecrest

Description: Program provides emergency food support, utility assistance, holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, thrift store voucher program that provides clothing, furniture and household essentials, and additional social service support services.

Who is eligible: Must be a resident of defined coverage areas

Hours: Office Hours: Wednesday - Friday from 9:00am -11:30am Food Pantry: Tuesday and Friday from 12:30pm-1:00pm

Languages offered: English, Spanish

Contact: Phone: 760-375-7219 | Email: turnie.wright@usw.salvationarmy.org | Website: https://ridgecrest.salvationarmy.org/ridgecrest_corps/

Address: 151 North Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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