198 Mental Health Resources in Kern, California — Free Help & Counseling

198 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in Kern, 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

34th Street Community Health Center — Community Health Clinics in Bakersfield, California — (661) 324-1455 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Bakersfield, Kern County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive prima
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Kern, California — Crisis Services in California — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Kern, California experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health or su
Action Family Counseling - Action Drug Rehabs — Mental Health in Bakersfield, California — (800) 367-8336 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Action Family Counseling - Action Drug Rehabs — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (800) 367-8336 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Action Family Counseling - Action Drug Rehabs (Bakersfield) — Mental Health in Bakersfield, California — (800) 367-8336 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Adult Day Services | Lancaster - 20th Street (Side A - ADS) — Child & Family Services in Lancaster, California — (661) 723-3414 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 861-9967 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC (Bakersfield) — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 328-0245 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC (Bakersfield) (Zip 93309) — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 218-2108 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Arvin Community Health Center — Community Health Clinics in Arvin, California — (661) 854-3131 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Arvin, Kern County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive primary car
Ascend Behavioral Health – Teen Eating Disorder PHP & IOP (Bakersfield, Kern County) — Eating Disorders in Bakersfield, California — (661) 464-7680 — Ascend Behavioral Health Bakersfield location providing PHP and IOP eating disorder treatment for adolescents ages 13–17 in Kern County and the southern Central
Aspire Behavioral Health — Mental Health in Bakersfield, California — (888) 585-7373 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Aspire Counseling Services LLC — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (888) 585-7373 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Autism Services | Bakersfield - Stockdale — Child & Family Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 326-1577 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
Autism Services | Lancaster - 20th Street 44460 20th Street West — Child & Family Services in Lancaster, California — (661) 723-3414 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
BACHC East Kern Clinic — Community Health Clinics in Boron, California — (661) 874-4050 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Boron, Kern County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive primary car
Baker Street Village Community Health Center — Community Health Clinics in Bakersfield, California — (661) 328-4283 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Bakersfield, Kern County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive prima
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital – Residential Psychiatric Treatment — Residential Treatment in Bakersfield, California — (877) 755-4907 — Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric and dual diagnosis residential treatment for adults and adolescents in Kern County, of
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
Bakersfield Recovery Residences – Sober Living Homes — Sober Living & Recovery in Bakersfield, California — (661) 833-2100 — Bakersfield Recovery Residences operates structured sober living homes for men and women in Bakersfield and Kern County. Programs include peer accountability, 1
Bakersfield Recovery Services - Capistrano Community for Women — Residential Treatment in Bakersfield, California — (661) 873-4927 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
Bakersfield Recovery Services - DBA Jasons Retreat Intensive OP — Outpatient Services in Bakersfield, California — (661) 237-8200 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
Bakersfield Recovery Services - DBA Jasons Retreat/Mens Residential — Residential Treatment in Bakersfield, California — (661) 325-1817 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S
Bakersfield Recovery Services - Lincoln Street Retreat — Residential Treatment in Bakersfield, California — (661) 869-1795 — Residential Treatment provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health S

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Frequently asked questions

How many mental health resources are available in Kern, California?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Kern, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these mental health 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.