Help & Crisis Resources

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Need Support Now? Dial 988 for assistance

If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. 

Counseling Referral forms

• Self Referral Form – Fill out this form if you wish to speak with our on-campus wellness counselor.
• Referral Form – Fill out this form if you wish to refer someone to our on-campus wellness counselor.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

In an emergency, contact:

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
• Psychiatric hospital walk-in clinic
• Hospital emergency room
• Urgent care center/clinic
• Call 911

Read about suicide risk factors and warning signs.

Alliance: Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault

• Violence in dating
• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault awareness and prevention

Toll Free Crisis Hotline
1-800-991-5272

Children’s Resolution Hotline
1-800-439-9961

24-Hour Resource
Crisis Stabilization Unit
(661) 868-8000

Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

• Mental health support and resources
• Substance abuse support
• Disaster support services
• Events and activities

Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Substance Abuse Services:  1-866-266-4898

All other information: (661) 868-6600
Website: Click HERE

Kern County Department of Human Services

• Report child abuse

Child Abuse Hotline: Countywide  (661) 631-6011

College Community Services (CCS)

• Outpatient behavioral health for children, adults, and families

1021 4th St., Suite B
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-7025

24-Hour Crisis Line
1-888-343-4756