Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255


Crisis Text Line

Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.


NAMI HelpLine

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.


Find a Local NAMI

NAMI Kern County

NAMI Kern County is a grassroots, family, and consumer self-help support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses, i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and PTSD.

Affiliate Contact Information:

Website Address: www.namikerncounty.org
Phone Number: 661-858-3255
Helpline: 661-858-3255
Address: PO Box 9144 Bakersfield, CA 93389
Email: namikern@yahoo.com

Resources:

Family Support Group
Family to Family
NAMI Basics
Connection
Peer to Peer
Smarts
On Campus
In Our Own Voice
Mental Health 101