Community Resources:
5400 Monitor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-3720
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
If you are in need of assistance, the Greenfield Community Resource Center can link you to available resources or provide referrals for food baskets, utility assistance, health insurance services, and much more!
100 E. California Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 633-6000
If you need to apply for public benefits, employment services, or have concerns about suspected abuse or neglect of a child, you can contact DHS for assistance. Due to COVID 19, DHS has shortened their hours and are encouraging individuals to utilize their online self-service options.
1326 30th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-2767
Families or students (15 yrs. & older) may arrive Monday through Friday at 7:30am and volunteer an hour of time and will receive a week’s worth of food. Please call ahead of time to confirm that the information/hours have not changed.
2151 College Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Non-crisis children services: (661) 868-8300
Non-crisis adult services: (661) 868-8080
Provides information, resources, and linkages to mental health services for children and adults who have Medi-Cal, or are residents of Kern County with limited or no resources to cover mental health care.
Helpful Links
Provides access to information and resources to assist children, their families, and communities dealing with trauma
This article highlights the importance of forming healthy parent-teacher relationships for success in children’s learning.
Healthy Children.org is a site that contains helpful information and resources related to health and safety for children. They also have information for Spanish speakers.