The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield)
Housing & Shelter — Emergency Shelter in Bakersfield, California. The Mission at Kern County at 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield providing emergency overnight shelter for men 18+ and 1-year residential recovery programs for men and women, plus transitional housing. Faith-based. Phone: (661) 325-0863 or (661) 864-1820. Kern County 211: dial 2-1-1.
Phone: (661) 325-0863
Address: 816 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, California, 93305
Languages: English, Spanish
Services offered: Emergency overnight shelter (men 18+), 1-year residential recovery (men and women), transitional housing, meals
Ages served: Adults (18+)
Insurance & payment accepted: Free
Good to know: Men 18+ emergency shelter. Co-ed 1-year recovery program. Faith-based. (661) 864-1820 also.
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Frequently asked questions about The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield)
How do I contact The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield)?
You can call The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) at (661) 325-0863 or visit 816 East 21st Street in Bakersfield, California.
What services does The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) offer?
The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) offers Emergency overnight shelter (men 18+), 1-year residential recovery (men and women), transitional housing, meals. Serves Adults (18+). The Mission at Kern County at 816 E. 21st Street, Bakersfield providing emergency overnight shelter for men 18+ and 1-year residential recovery programs for men and women, plus transitional housing. Faith-based. Phone: (661) 325-0863 or (661) 864-1820. Kern County 211: dial 2-1-1.
Are services at The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) reports accepting: Free. Call The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) at (661) 325-0863 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) support?
The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) reports providing services in: English, Spanish. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield)?
The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) reports serving Adults (18+). Accepted insurance/payment: Free. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (661) 325-0863 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.