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.

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