Kern County
Local resources & support
A starting point for finding help in Kern County. If you are unsure where to begin, call the National Hotline — they can connect you with local services.
Featured local partner
The Open Door Network
Local survivor support for human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and related abuse. Drop-ins welcome Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, at the Family Justice Center.
Emergency Help
911 — Immediate danger
Dial 911
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888 · Text 233733
Visit
Survivor Services
The Open Door Network — Anti-Human Trafficking
(661) 322-0931 · Family Justice Center, 2101 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
VisitKern County Family Justice Center
Co-located services for survivors of violence
Public Agencies
Kern County Department of Human Services — Human Trafficking Resources
Local information, fact sheets, and partner links
Visit
Legal Help
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA)
Civil legal services for low-income residents
California Victim Compensation Board
Financial help for victims of crime
Medical & Mental Health
Kern Medical
Medical care including trauma-informed services
Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Crisis and mental health support
Youth & Family Support
Kern County Network for Children
Family and child-focused services
Kern County Probation — CSEC Program
Services for commercially sexually exploited children
Immigration / TCVAP
Trafficking and Crime Victim Assistance Program (TCVAP)
California state benefits for non-citizen victims
Local immigration legal aid providers
T-visas, U-visas, continued presence
Basic Needs
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK)
Food, housing, and basic needs
Local 2-1-1 referral line
Dial 211 for community resource referrals
KCAHT provides this directory for informational purposes. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. Always verify current contact information directly with each organization.