Housing in Bakersfield, CA
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In Bakersfield, CA, including services covering this area
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Who it helps: Open to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins accepted during office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF)
Transitional housing · Supportive services for veteran families · Case management
Who it helps: Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Must have DD-214 or proof of military service. Contact for intake assessment.
CityServe Network - RESPECT Reentry Program
Intensive case management · Family counseling · Housing support
Who it helps: Serves individuals currently incarcerated in pre-release programs and those recently released. Contact for current intake availability.
Who it helps: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Kern County. Walk-in services Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers · Public housing · Housing navigation
Who it helps: Must be very low-income, elderly, or disabled. Section 8 waitlist may be closed; check current availability. Income verification required.
Kern County Veterans Service Office
Benefits claims assistance · Disability compensation support · VA healthcare enrollment
Who it helps: Veterans and their dependents. Bring DD-214 or other military service documentation. Walk-ins welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Bakersfield
Emergency food baskets · Clothing distribution · Emergency furniture
Who it helps: Open to individuals and families in need. Food baskets may require referral.
The Mission at Kern County
Emergency overnight shelter · Three daily meals · Discipleship recovery program
Who it helps: Men ages 18 and up for overnight shelter. One-year programs open to men and women ages 18 and up. Walk-ins welcome for meals.
The Salvation Army - Bakersfield Adult Rehabilitation Center
Residential treatment · Work therapy · Individual counseling
Who it helps: Men and women struggling with substance abuse. Program is free of charge. Contact for intake assessment. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
Turning Point of Central California - Kennemer Center
Male Community Reentry Program · Substance abuse treatment · Mental health care
Who it helps: Eligible CDCR inmates approved for the Male Community Reentry Program. Must meet CDCR eligibility criteria for community-based sentence completion.