Formerly the Kern County Mental Health Department
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Substance Use Division Access Line: 1-866-266-4898
For NON-Crisis Adult Care:
The Access and Assessment Center: 661-868-8080
Articles and Education
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A Message From the Director
Welcome. Whether you are here to find out information about services available in our community, if you are looking for opportunities to participate and be of service to our community, or if you are in need of services, we are confident that you will find what you are looking for. Taking the first steps to ask for help for yourself or for your loved ones can be a big step. KernBHRS and our providers are here to support you on your journey to find hope, healing and recovery as you walk this path. Hope and big dreams are at the heart of our vision to ensure we are meeting you, where you are, to provide for you when you need it.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” ― John Green
STACY KUWAHARA, Director
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Links, Notices & Forms
2018 Statewide Aggregated Mental Health Plan Performance Dashboard
Children and Youth Specialty Mental Health Services
Children and Youth Specialty Mental Health Services (ADA Compliant)
2017 Statewide Aggregated Mental Health Plan Performance Dashboard
Adult Specialty Mental Health Services
Adult Specialty Mental Health Services (ADA Compliant)
DMC-ODS Waiver Implementation Plan for Kern County
"No Place Like Home" Planning Forum Report
ASAM Criteria in SUD Treatment
Laura's Law (Assisted Outpatient Treatment)
Beneficiary Informing Materials
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Beneficiary/Member Handbooks
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Mental Health Beneficiary Handbook
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Audio - English
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Audio Spanish
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DMC-ODS Member Handbook
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Kern Provider Directories
- Mental Health Provider Directory
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DMC -ODS Provider Directory
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Change of Provider/Second Opinion
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Notice of Privacy Practices
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Hearing Rights Process
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AB 630 Notices
