Help & Crisis Resources
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