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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.

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Family Counseling

Al-Anon Family Groups of Kern County

PO Box 894
Bakersfield, CA 93304
661-322-1102

Fees: Donations.
Days: 24 hour answering machine - Call for meeting hours and locations.
Description: Alcohol and drug services, counseling and psychological services, family counseling, support groups, self-help. English and Spanish.

Alliance Against Family Violence -- Rape Hotline

1921 19th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-327-1091

Fees: No fees.
Days: Mon-Fri 8-5; Hotline available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (Spanish also).
Description: Counseling, education, programs offered in school and jails, family counseling, case management, child abuse prevention service, emergency services, sexual assault, domestic violence, court accompaniment, and restraining order assistance. Also provides a safe house for individuals.

Brief Counseling & Psychological Services

1601 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 396-9777

Days: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
Description: Alcohol and drug services, family counseling, and adolescent services. 24 hour answering service.

California Avenue Community Health Center

601 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 323-6086

Fees: Sliding scale fee.
Days: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; Clinic hours vary. Teen clinic: Thursday 2pm-5pm.
Description: Assessment and screening, general counseling, family counseling, family planning, and prenatal counseling.

Child Protective Services (CPS)

100 East California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 613-6011

Fees: No fees
Days: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm & 24 hour hotline.
Description: Family counseling, child protection, family support, child abuse prevention counseling, and criminal justice services.

Family and Substance Abuse Counseling Agency

1009 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 323-6285

Fees: Sliding scale fee.
Days: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
Description: Alcohol and drug services, family counseling, support groups/self help, and parent education and training.

Haven Counseling Center

730 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-327-4711
Web site: http://www.havencounseling.com

Fees: Sliding
Days: Mon-Fri 9-5
Description: Prevention program KOOL OFF for runaways, Parent effectiveness training, Family counseling, Anger Management, Family violence prevention services, Parenting, and Neglect classes.

Henrietta Weill Child Guidance Clinic

3628 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-322-1021
Web site: http://hwmcgc.org

Fees: Sliding Scale.
Days: Mon-Thurs. 8-7 PM, Fri 8-5 PM, Sat 9-1 PM by appointment.
Description: Assessment/screening, child abuse prevention service, adolescent services, and behavior management. Individual and family counseling, and group therapy.

Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council

730 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, 93301
(661) 327-4700

Fees: Sliding scale fee
Days: Monday - Tuesday 10am-7pm; Wednesday - Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 10am-5pm.
Description: Crisis counseling, family counseling, family support, family violence education/counseling, child abuse prevention service, adolescent services, and protection services.