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
Behavioral Health Board Mission Statement
The mission of the Kern County Behavioral Health Board is to advocate for individuals and families living with mental illness and/or addiction by support and oversight of Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
Meeting Information
Unless otherwise noted below, all 2022 meetings will be held via Zoom and will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Click here to view the public meeting protocol via Zoom.
To request an invitation to a meeting, please contact Tracy Lynch at tlindsey@kernbhrs.org.