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Program: Access Mental Health Services Department

Agency: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services


Resource Number: 5642210
Description

Provides initial assessments for individuals seeking assistance with crisis intervention and prevention. Offers bridge medication for inmates released from Kern County Jail, must contact within four calendar days of release.
Also offers referrals for specialized services such as anxiety, coping skills, depression, anger management and substance abuse. Support groups offered at Mary K. Shell
 




Program Phones:
661-868-8111Mary K Shell Center
661-868-8080Access and Assessment Center
800-273-8255Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-991-5272Crisis Hotline
661-868-8080Business Line
661-868-8188Fax
711TTY

Website: www.kernbhrs.org/crisis-services
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ Access Mental Health Services Department ->
Access Mental Health Services Department  
Location: 2151 College Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93305 (Map)

Hours of operation 		Program Hours:
Office Hours: Monday-Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Crisis Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Sun
8:00am
5:00pm		Sat
8:00am
5:00pm		Fri
8:00am
5:00pm		Thu
8:00am
5:00pm		Wed
8:00am
5:00pm		Tue
8:00am
5:00pm		Mon
8:00am
5:00pm


Description: Nearest cross street is Mount Vernon Avenue
Bus Service: Bus 41, 44
Public Transportation Kern Transit
Disabilities Access: Wheelchair accessible, designated parking

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Open to all
Languages: Multilingual
Application Process: Call or walk-in
Payment methods: Fees vary, Sliding scale, Accepts Medi-Cal, Accepts most insurance
Documents Required: No information has been provided by Agency.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Kern County
Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements:
Volunteer duties:


Categorized as:
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Behavior Modification
General Counseling Services
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Central Intake/Assessment for Mental Health Services
Specialized Information and Referral


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 5/28/2026
Last Verified By: Catherine Cervantes
Title: I&R Coordinator