General Support in Bakersfield, CA
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In Bakersfield, CA, including services covering this area
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Who it helps: Combat veterans, veterans who experienced military sexual trauma, and bereaved family members. Services are free and confidential. No VA enrollment required.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF)
Transitional housing · Supportive services for veteran families · Case management
Who it helps: Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Must have DD-214 or proof of military service. Contact for intake assessment.
CityServe Network - RESPECT Reentry Program
Intensive case management · Family counseling · Housing support
Who it helps: Serves individuals currently incarcerated in pre-release programs and those recently released. Contact for current intake availability.
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) - 211 Information & Referral
24/7 information and referral · Resource directory · Service navigation
Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents. Dial 2-1-1 or call (888) 445-0090. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who it helps: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Kern County. Walk-in services Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
GEO Reentry Services - Kern County Day Reporting Center
Moral Reconation Therapy · Substance abuse treatment · Employment readiness
Who it helps: Must be on Kern County probation. Referral from probation officer required. Program typically lasts 9-12 months.
Kern County Library - Beale Memorial
Free computer and internet access · GED testing lab · Job search resources
Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents. Free library card with proof of Kern County address. No ID required for in-library computer use at most branches.
Kern County Probation Department - Adult Services
Probation supervision · Reentry programming · Substance abuse treatment referrals
Who it helps: Adults on probation or post-release community supervision in Kern County. Referral from probation officer for Day Reporting Center programs.
Kern County Veterans Service Office
Benefits claims assistance · Disability compensation support · VA healthcare enrollment
Who it helps: Veterans and their dependents. Bring DD-214 or other military service documentation. Walk-ins welcome.
Social Security Administration - Bakersfield Office
Social Security card replacement · SSI/SSDI applications · Benefit reinstatement
Who it helps: Open to all US citizens and eligible residents. Bring proof of identity. Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Appointment recommended.
Turning Point of Central California - Kennemer Center
Male Community Reentry Program · Substance abuse treatment · Mental health care
Who it helps: Eligible CDCR inmates approved for the Male Community Reentry Program. Must meet CDCR eligibility criteria for community-based sentence completion.