Homeless shelters and transitional housing in Kern County.
Find details about shelters for the unhoused as well as transitional housing in Kern County. People that are homeless, seeking a place to stay, fleeing abuse or have other urgent needs can use the emergency, temporary housing units. While most of the sites are located in Bakersfield California, resources are available across the greater Kern County area and find temporary housing that may be near you in Kern County, listed below.
Numerous agencies, including local churches and charities, run transitional housing programs and/or emergency shelters. The programs will have conditions that need to be met by applicants. Some centers focus on the homeless, veterans, or single parents. In addition to temporary housing, the unhoused will be given other support such as a hot meal, clothes, access to laundry and other services.
There are also housing programs for people with an addiction in Bakersfield and the organizations combine housing with supportive services. The goal of these programs is to give people them time to gain self-sufficiency and find a more permanent home or apartment.
List of temporary housing in Kern County
New Life Recovery and Training Center
3501 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, California, 93307. Call (661) 366-8003
The non-profit organization runs a vocational training program in the construction trades to address the needs of the youth who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs. The charity also provide safe transitional housing, mentoring and other guidance. They are a transitional living facility that helps transition the population back into the community.
Open Door Network - Bakersfield Homeless Center
Main address is 1600 East Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93305. Call 661-322-9199
The currently homeless may receive help in finding a new home or apartment, and this is called rapid rehousing. Other resources include transitional housing services, which is a personalized case management plan, vocational counseling and housing search assistance. An emergency shelter is also available for Kern County individuals. It includes clothes, hygiene kits, food, and furniture. Limited financial assistance may be available.
Catholic Charities of Bakersfield
Location is 825 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Call (661) 281-2130
Among other programs, the charity provides an emergency shelter for women and migrants. There are also free hygiene kits for the homeless, medical screenings, showers, meals, clothes and other services. Learn more about how Catholic Charities in Kern-Fresno County helps people.
The Mission At Kern County
Location - 821 E 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93305. For intake, call (661) 325-0863
They help homeless males and women in Kern County, with multiple shelters and temporary housing programs available. Low cost housing and other resources are also for people looking for a sober living environment.
Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
Location is 1921 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301. Call 661-322-0931
Runs a shelter for battered women. The organization can provide emergency shelter for 60 days to survivors of domestic violence, including their children. Legal aid may be offered. In addition, the center provides short term transitional housing for individuals who have been in the shelter. They will also access education, case management and financial literacy classes.
Saint Vincent de Paul
The office is at 316 Baker Street, Bakersfield, California, 93307. Main Phone - 661-323-7340
Offers numerous social services, including information on shelter, low income housing, emergency rental assistance, and other support for the recently evicted. Assistance is also available for the homeless in Kern County.
Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative (BKRHC) is another source of information. The countywide organization has lists of shelters, short term housing / transitional apartments and more. They also can help the homeless find a place to live as part of rehousing. The website https://bkrhc.org/find-help/ is free to use and lists various local agencies.
Mercy House
The name of the program is Brundage Lane Navigation Center. Address is 1900 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Call (661) 336-9967
Housing and shelter is for qualified adults, including seniors and people with a disability.. Assessments, referrals to clinics and medications, and other assistance is offered as well as shelter guests in Kern County.
The Salvation Army Bakersfield Corps Community Center
Location is 4417 Wilson Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Call 661-837-4243
Numerous social services are available. Learn about regional shelters, housing for senior citizens, and other assistance, such as a food pantry. When the shelters in Kern County are full, some residents can be given a voucher to stay at a hotel or motel.
City of Bakersfield Homeless Hub will help people in the county find resources. Locate options such as Temporary Emergency Shelter for women and their children. Also offers free legal services for child custody or restraining orders. Job training, life saving medication, and a crisis line are but a few of the other programs offered, via referrals, on the website: https://www.cityofbakersfieldhomelesshub.us/.
Kern County Department of Human Services and the Jamison Children’s Center, KCDHS
1010 Shalimar Drive, Bakersfield, California, 93306. Call 661-334-3500
Shelter for abused, neglected and exploited children in Kern County.
Bakersfield AIDS Project
910 Grace Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93305. Phone - (661) 742-3611
Offers referral services, advocacy and direct resources. They try to prevent evictions and the resulting homelessness. Also get free information and referrals for programs such as hospice and transitional housing. Food, bus vouchers, and more are passed out as well to HIV/AIDs patients that are in the temporary housing.
Kern County Department of Human Services
Main address is 100 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Phone: (661) 631-6000
Administers a Transitional Housing Program for emancipated teenagers and/or foster care youth who are currently or are at immediate risk of becoming homeless. They also give cash aid, public health insurance, grants for housing needs and more. Self-sufficiency is available as well to tenants or the homeless. More information on Kern County government benefits and public assistance.
California Veterans Assistance Foundation
Address is 727 Decatur St, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Phone: (661) 399-3479
Homeless veterans facing eviction, behind on their rent, or that are currently homeless are the focus. The agency provides referral services that include employment resources, support groups for addictions, living skill classes, computer classes, and other assistance focused on finding and maintaining housing or apartments.
Covenant Community Services
1700 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93308. Telephone - 661-829-6999
Offers free case management, information, temporary transitional housing and more.
Flood Bakersfield Ministries - Kern County Shelter Plus Care Program
Location is 1830 Truxtun Ave # 210, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Call Flood Bakersfield Ministries at (661) 323-5663
This is for homeless disabled individuals. There may be transitional housing, case management, and other shelter services.
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