Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC)

Disability Services in Bakersfield, California. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Kern.

Phone: (661) 325-1063

Address: 5251 Office Park Drive, Ste 200, Bakersfield, California, 93309

Website: https://ilcofkerncounty.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Jimmie Soto. Email: info@ilcofkerncounty.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/california).

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Frequently asked questions about Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC)

How do I contact Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC)?

You can call Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) at (661) 325-1063 or visit 5251 Office Park Drive, Ste 200 in Bakersfield, California. Their website is https://ilcofkerncounty.org/.

What services does Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Kern.

Are services at Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) at (661) 325-1063 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) offer services in other languages?

Call Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) at (661) 325-1063 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).

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.