8 Housing & Shelter Resources in Bakersfield, California — Free Help & Counseling
8 verified housing & shelter resources in Bakersfield, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Bakersfield Homeless Center — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 322-9199 — The mission of the Bakersfield Homeless Center is to provide support and resources to families and individuals in crisis while helping them achieve their highes
- Bakersfield Homeless Center – Emergency Shelter for All (Bakersfield, Kern County) — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 322-9199 — Bakersfield Homeless Center at 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield providing emergency shelter for men, women, and families in Kern County. One of the primary e
- California Veterans Assistance Bakersfield — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 695-3626 — Shelter Plus Care (S+C) Description: The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance for hard-to-serve homeless persons with disabilities in connection
- Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) – Section 8 & Permanent Supportive Housing (Bakersfield) — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 631-8500 — Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) at 601 24th Street, Bakersfield administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Shelter Plus Care (rental assist
- The Mission At Kern County — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 325-0863 — - Daily Chapel Services - Shelter (5pm to 7am) - 240 Beds The Mission at Kern County provides the following for over 200 homeless men on a daily basis: - Overni
- The Mission at Kern County – Emergency Shelter & 1-Year Recovery (Bakersfield) — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 325-0863 — 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
- The Open Door Network – DV Emergency Shelter, Counseling & Legal Services (Bakersfield, Kern County) — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 327-1091 — The Open Door Network — primary domestic violence provider for Kern County — at outreach center 1921 19th Street, Bakersfield providing emergency shelter, trans
- Transitional Housing Center Bakersfield — Housing & Shelter in Bakersfield, California — (661) 392-7125 — This program consists of eight (8) units providing temporary housing for homeless families. Agency staff refers residents of the program to support services to
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Bakersfield, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Bakersfield, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.