Campus and Community Resources
Victim's Advocate | California State University, Bakersfield
The Victim's Advocate provides confidential non-judgmental support service, emotional
support, advocacy, information and referrals to students, faculty, and staff. If you
or someone you care about has been a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence or
stalking and would like to speak to someone confidentially, please contact the Victim's
Advocate.
Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center (MAGEC) | California State University,
Bakersfield
The Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center (MAGEC) is a division of Student
Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management that aims to uplift, validate and support
students of all cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, and
gender identities.
Care Services | California State University, Bakersfield
The mission of Care Services is to improve the well-being and success of CSUB students
through a campus-wide team response that includes strategizing possible solutions
and resources to address the needs of individual students of concern.
Center for Accessibility and Essential Needs (CAEN) | California State University,
Bakersfield
The Center for Accessibility and Essential Needs ensures higher education is accessible
to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our mission is to
remove barriers to academic success by addressing essential needs like food security
and housing stability. By providing resources and support, we aim to create a foundation
where students can thrive academically without the stress of unmet basic needs.
In the classroom, we are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments. We
work closely with students and faculty to ensure everyone feels a sincere sense of
belonging. Our goal is to support all students' academic journeys by offering accommodations
tailored to individual needs in order to ensure equal opportunities for success.
Veterans Success Center | California State University, Bakersfield
The Veterans Success Center is responsible for working with the CSU community and
the Veterans Administration to ensure certified veterans are receiving their benefits.
The Veteran Success Center provides on-campus resources to the veteran community and
participates in student engagement activities throughout the year.
322-0931
1921 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Services Offered --
Counseling *Education * Family counseling * Child abuse prevention service * Emergency services
DESERT COUNSELING CLINIC
322-9273
1631 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Services Offered --
At risk * Behavioral Problems * Substance use/abuse * Emotional disturbance * Counseling/psychological services.
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA
1-800-991-5272
https://www.clinicasierravista.org/
Services Offered --
Alcohol and drug services * Counseling/psychological services * Family planning * AIDS/HIV
KERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES - MARY K. SHELL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
868-8080
2151 College Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Services Offered --
Crisis Mental Health and Substance Abuse assessment and 23 hour care
KBHRS Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
KBHRS Substance Abuse Access Line: 1-800-266-4898
HENRIETTA WEILL CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC
322-1021
3628 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Services Offered --
Assessment/screening * Child abuse prevention services * adolescent
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
661-215-7500
901 Olive Dr.
Bakersfield CA 93308
https://www.goodsamhospital.com/
Services Offered --
Counseling * Assessment * Psychological services * Community services
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
877-755-4907
5201 White Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Services Offered--
Counseling * Crisis Counseling * Medical Detox
WARMLINE (for parents and caregivers)
323-3531
https://e-warmline.org/
Services Offered --
Peer Support * Family support * Parenting classes * Women support services
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Front Line for Kern County Veterans
Free Support Groups and Educational Services
All Fridays -- Peer Support
3-4:30 pm 5201 White Lane
303-1416 or 333-5484
Good Samaritan Hospital Southwest
All Tuesdays -- Outspoken Young Minds
6:00pm- 7:30pm
Russ Sempell
661-303-1416
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month -- Vets and families PTSD
6:00-7:00pm
5201 White Lane (Good Samaritan Hospital)
Patrice 661-333-5484; Russ 303-1416
2nd Tuesday -- Potluck 5:00pm, Family Support
Consumer Family Learning Center
5121 Stockdale Hwy
6:00-7:00pm
Cindy 398-8907
4th Tuesday -- NAMI Family Support
Consumer Community Services
113 East F. Street
5121 Stockdale Hwy
6:00-7:30pm
Cindy: 398-8907
322-4025
AL-ANON, ALATEEN
322-1102
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
847-4357
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP
398-1800
Good Samaritan Hospital Southwest
5201 White Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93309
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE/1-800-237-TALK
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
Eating Disorders Helpline 1-800-931-2237
Cutting Helpline 1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288)
US Gambling Hotline 1-800-522-4700
1120 Golden State Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
POC: Jenny Frank (Joe Acosta and Vernon Valenzuela Team Leader) 661-868-7313
(Free counseling for combat Veterans, etc.)
Kern County Veteran Service Department
1120 Golden State Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-868-7300
Website: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/veterans-service
(Assistance with: filling and expediting service-connected disability, pension benefits, burial benefits, and providing referrals for educational and employment benefits)
Bakersfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic
1801 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-632-1800
Veteran Success Center - California State University, Bakersfield
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (M-F)
Phone: 661-654-3557
Email: org-veterans@csub.edu
California State University, Bakersfield
Attn: Veterans Success Center
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311