Welcome!

Effective August 18, 2021, the Consumer Family Learning Center (CFLC) will only offer virtual groups and classes to consumers in both English and Spanish. To view what the CFLC has coming up in January 2022, click here for the virtual calendar.

Are you looking for a place where you can...

Work toward recovery?

Build Lasting friendships?

Learn more about your illness?

Volunteer to help others?

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If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, the Consumer Family Learning Center (CFLC) is here for you!

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The CFLC offers a wide selection of activities, such as:

  • Anonymous support groups

  • Classes

  • Social activities

  • Arts and crafts

  • and much more!
     

The Consumer Family Learning Centers are peer-led facilities for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance use. Located in Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Ridgecrest, the centers are funded by Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) through Mental Health Services Act funds. They are open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has an interest in mental health and substance use recovery.

Programs

Locations

KernBHRS Consumer Family Learning Center

in Bakersfield 
2001 28th Street, South Tower

Bakersfield, CA  93301

661-868-7550

College Community Services HOPE Center in Ridgecrest 
1400 N. Norma St. Suite 137;
760-446-1597

College Community Services Family Learning Center in Tehachapi 
107 S. Mill , Ste. B
661-822-4639