Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield)

Crisis Services — Youth Crisis Services in Bakersfield, California. Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services crisis programs for children and adolescents. Provides dedicated children's crisis line, mobile crisis response for minors, and crisis stabilization. Access through the 24/7 Children's Crisis Line at (661) 631-6531 or the general crisis line at (800) 991-5272.

Phone: (661) 631-6531

Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/

Services offered: Children's crisis hotline, mobile crisis response for minors, youth crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation for children, school crisis response

Ages served: Children & Adolescents (under 18)

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Frequently asked questions about Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield)

How do I contact Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield)?

You can call Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 631-6531 in Bakersfield, California. Their website is https://www.kernbhrs.org/.

What services does Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) offer?

Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) offers Children's crisis hotline, mobile crisis response for minors, youth crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation for children, school crisis response. Serves Children & Adolescents (under 18). Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services crisis programs for children and adolescents. Provides dedicated children's crisis line, mobile crisis response for minors, and crisis stabilization. Access through the 24/7 Children's Crisis Line at (661) 631-6531 or the general crisis line at (800)

Are services at Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 631-6531 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) offer services in other languages?

Call Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) at (661) 631-6531 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

Who is eligible for services at Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield)?

Kern County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services (Bakersfield) reports serving Children & Adolescents (under 18). Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (661) 631-6531 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.