Help & Crisis Resources

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Student Help Resources

Need Support Now? Dial 988 for assistance

If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. 

Counseling Referral forms.

  • Self Referral Form – Fill out this form if you wish to speak with our on-campus wellness counselor.
  • Referral Form – Fill out this form if you wish to refer someone to our on-campus wellness counselor.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

In an emergency, contact:

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
  • Psychiatric hospital walk-in clinic
  • Hospital emergency room
  • Urgent care center/clinic
  • Call 911

Read about suicide risk factors and warning signs.

Alliance: Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault

  • Violence in dating
  • Domestic violence services
  • Sexual assault awareness and prevention

Toll Free Crisis Hotline
1-800-991-5272

Children’s Resolution Hotline
1-800-439-9961

24-Hour Resource
Crisis Stabilization Unit
(661) 868-8000

Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

  • Mental health support and resources
  • Substance abuse support
  • Disaster support services
  • Events and activities

Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Substance Abuse Services:  1-866-266-4898

All other information: (661) 868-6600
Website: Click HERE

Kern County Department of Human Services

  • Report child abuse

Child Abuse Hotline: Countywide  (661) 631-6011

College Community Services (CCS)

  • Outpatient behavioral health for children, adults, and families

1021 4th St., Suite B
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-7025

24-Hour Crisis Line
1-888-343-4756