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Teen Resource Center - Kern County

The Teen Resource Center features a directory of community resources created by teens for teens. Resources are grouped into eight categories. Please browse the resources below and be sure to submit a new resource.

Kern County Resource Categories > Health and Counseling Services >

Housing Assistance

Aunt Cherie's Home

3811 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-7777

Fees: No fee.
Days: 24 hours a day.
Description: Pregnancy counseling, family support and counseling, housing/shelter during pregnancy, and single parent services.

Bakersfield Homeless Center

1600 E. Truxton
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661)-322-9294
Web site: http://www.donorbhc@bakhc.com

Days: Mon-Fri 8-5
Fees: None
Description: Shelter, housing, food, clothing, counseling, and house furnishings.

KCEOC Youth Services

2122 Q Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 336-5272

Fees: Free court mandated services.
Days: Various.
Description: Comprehensive case management for pregnant teens, counseling, peer counseling, help with housing, and community service referrals.

National Runaway Hotline

1-800-231-6946
Web site: www.nrscrisisline.org
Email: info@nrscrisisline.org

Fees: None
Days: 24 hours per day; 7 days per week; other languages available.
Description: Crisis line for runaway youth and their families; message service for families and youth; referrals to housing, employment, medical care; conference calls for families; Wednesday night online of Web site