Review the local resources below:
2-1-1 Kern County
Dial 211 on a phone or visit http://www.211kerncounty.org/ to connect to an extensive list of local community resources.
2-1-1 Kern County, a program of Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), provides comprehensive information and referral services that link Kern County residents to community health and human services and support.
Callers seeking assistance dial 2-1-1 and are connected with Information and Referral Specialists who utilize a resource directory to research and provide the information requested.
Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
If you are a victim of domestic violence and need shelter, restraining order services, housing assistance and more then call the local 24 hour hotline 661-327-1091 For more information about this organization visit https://kernalliance.org
Department of Human Services
To apply for foodstamps, cash aid or medical you can start the application process online by visiting https://www.c4yourself.com/c4yourself/index.jsp
Mental Health Hotlines
- Local Crisis Hotline 661.868.8000
- Mary K. Shell 661.868.8080
National Crisis Hotlines
- 1−800−799−7233 The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- #1-800-656-4673 The National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 1 (888) 373-7888 The National Human Trafficking Hotline
- 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Crisis Text Line- Text HOME to #741741 Crisis Text Line
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