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 victims 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
Commercially sexually exploited children services
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.