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
Mental Health Services Act Information
Information on MHSA programming in Kern County
Drug Free Kern +
Kern RX Return
Substance use prevention outreach & education for our Community.
Consumer Family Learning Centers
The Consumer Family Learning Centers are peer-led facilities for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance use.
Transportation Resources
Find transportation resources in Kern County
Behavioral Health Board
Behavioral Health Board advocates for individuals and families living with mental illness and/or addiction
Volunteer Senior Outreach Program
Increase socialization with others and maintains independence for persons 60 years and over
My Patient Rights & Your Family Advocate
Learn your rights as our patient and the role of family advocates
Housing Information
Resources for clients to find safe, stable, recovery-oriented and supportive housing.
For more information about the Psychology Internship Program, please click here
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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Grievance and Appeal Process
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AB 630 Notices
