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Behavioral Health Services

Welcome to this comprehensive list of behavioral health resources available in Ridgecrest and nearby areas. Below you’ll find a searchable directory of mental health, addiction, and support services. Use the search bar to quickly find the resources you need.

Service Details Contact
Aegis Specializes in opioid dependence and pain medication management. Located at 1 W. Inyokern Rd., Ste. B, Ridgecrest. 1-626-782-2851
Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour meeting information for those seeking support with alcohol addiction. 1-760-375-5445
Behavioral Health Access in Bakersfield Services include eligibility evaluation and access to mental health care through Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Includes Mary K. Shell Building and Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. Access Center: 1-661-868-8080
Kern Medical Center: 1-661-326-2000
Bakersfield Behavioral: 1-661-398-1800
Child Abuse Hotline Report abuse 24/7. Available countywide and in Ridgecrest. Countywide: 1-661-631-6011
Ridgecrest: 1-760-375-6049
College Community Services (CCS) Offers recovery support and crisis intervention. CS HOPE Center provides a safe and friendly atmosphere for recovery and peer-to-peer support. Located at 1400 N. Norma Ste. 127-133, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 1-760-499-7406
24-Hour Line: 1-877-300-4738
HOPE Center: 1-760-446-1597
Emergencies For immediate assistance, call 911. Police and sheriff contacts are also available. Police: 1-760-499-5100
Sheriff: 1-760-384-5800
Fleet and Family Support Center Support services for military families, including counseling and resources. Located at 610 Blandy Ave., Ridgecrest. 1-760-939-4545
Grief Support Monthly meetings for individuals dealing with loss. Meets at 417 Drummond Ave., Ridgecrest, on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. 1-760-499-3617
Mental Health Crisis Call 988 or visit the Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit at 1141 Chelsea St., Ridgecrest. 1-760-463-2880
NAMI Support Groups Free online classes and support groups, including Family Support, Peer Recovery, Basics, Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and Homefront. Visit NAMI Kern County
Narcotics Anonymous Help and information line for individuals dealing with narcotics addiction. 1-877-629-6759
Omni Family Health Behavioral health services for Medi-Cal and most insurances. Located at 1133 N. Chelsea, Ridgecrest. 1-866-707-6664
Pregnancy Care Center Support and resources for expecting mothers and families. Located at 341 E. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ste. A, Ridgecrest. 1-760-384-2273
Ridgecrest Addiction Awareness Provides referrals and support for individuals and families affected by addiction. 1-760-608-4099
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Rural Health Clinic Comprehensive mental health and behavioral services for the community. Located at 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 190, Ridgecrest. 1-760-499-3863
Sexual Assault Response Team Support for survivors of sexual assault. Available 9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri. 1-760-375-0745
Suicide Hotline 24/7 crisis support for individuals in distress. Also available via text. 1-800-784-2433
Text Line: 741-741

Additional Information

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General Info Emergency Numbers NAMI Information Support Groups Counseling & Therapy Services Hospitals & Clinics Telemedicine & Insurance

General Info

  • Mental Health Crisis: Call 988 or visit Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit: 1141 Chelsea St., 1-760-463-2880
  • Ridgecrest Services - MediCal/Free, Private Pay/Insurance
  • Emergencies: 911
  • Police (Ridgecrest): 1-760-499-5100
  • Sheriff Substation: 1-760-384-5800
  • College Community Services (CCS) - MediCal or Medi-Medi; 1400 N. Norma Ste. 127-133, Ridgecrest 93555, 1-760-499-7406
  • 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-877-300-4738
  • CS HOPE Center: 1400 N. Norma Ste. 137, Ridgecrest 93555, 1-760-446-1597
  • Omni Family Health (Medi-Cal, most insurances) 1133 N. Chelsea, 1-866-707-6664
  • Ridgecrest Rural Health Clinic (RRH): 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ste 190, 1-760-499-3863
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Emergency Numbers

  • Mental Health Crisis Emergency Hotline: 988
  • All Emergencies: 911
  • Police Ridgecrest: 1-760-499-5100
  • Sheriff Substation: 1-760-384-5800; 1-800-861-3110
  • Addiction 24-Hour Helpline: 1-406-602-0709
  • Adult Protective Services: 1-661-868-1006; 1-800-277-7866
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: 24-Hour Meeting Info: 1-760-375-5445
  • Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Crisis line: 1-800-991-5272
  • Child Abuse Hotline (24/7): Countywide: 1-661-631-6011; Ridgecrest: 1-760-375-6049
  • College Community Services: 24 Hr Crisis Line: 1-877-300-4738
  • Kern Stop Meth Now: 1-855-NoMeth (1-855-662-6384)
  • Narcotics Anonymous Kern Co: 1-877-629-6759
  • Sexual Assault Response Team: 1-760-375-0745 (9am-5pm M-F)
  • Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-Suicide)
  • NAMI Information Help Line: 1-800-950-6264
  • Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text 741-741
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NAMI Information

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - All classes and support groups are free and on Zoom. To register, call 1-661-858-3255 or visit www.namikerncounty.org/programs or email namikern@yahoo.com.

  • Family Support Group: Every 2nd Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Connection Peer Recovery Support Group: Mondays 6-7 p.m. (Zoom), Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. (Zoom)
  • Family-to-Family: 12-week course (Spring & Fall)
  • Peer-to-Peer: 9-week course (Spring & Fall)
  • Basics: 6-week class for parents of children with mental health challenges
  • Homefront: 6-week class for families/friends of military service members/veterans with mental health conditions

NAMI Kern County Chapter, IWV/Ridgecrest Area: 1-760-384-8672 (Janet), Updated Nov 2024

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Support Groups

  • Grief Support: 1-760-499-3617, 417 Drummond Ave. (Senior Services); 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
  • Suicide Survivor's Support Group (Bakersfield): Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-8 p.m. 1-661-868-7803 or 1-661-979-8054
  • Ridgecrest Addiction Awareness: Referrals & support for those struggling with addiction & families: 1-760-608-4099
  • Women's Shelter Network Hotline: 1-760-375-7525
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Counseling & Therapy Services

  • Center for Personal & Family Counseling: 501 W. Atkins, Ridgecrest
    • Cori Moss-Hunter, LMFT: 1-760-428-867
    • Kevin Seymour CPh.D.: 1-760-446-5515
    • Yolanda Larios: 1-661-932-6573
  • Certified Civilian & Employee Assistance Professional Drug & Alcohol Counselor: NAWS Building 456 Room 1, 1-760-939-2480
  • Compassionate Couch: 815 N. Downs St. Ste B, Ridgecrest 1-760-371-5393
    • Melissa Price, LCSW: 1-760-371-5393
    • Jasmine Carter, LCSW: 1-760-382-9927
    • Lori Miller, LMFT: 1-760-608-0872
    • Darrelyn Dorais, LMFT: 1-760-977-1286
    • Lori Weidner-Alvarez, LMFT: 1-760-382-7126
    • Jami Maloney, LCSW
  • Susan Logan, LMFT: Immanuel Baptist, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest 1-760-375-6348
  • Richard Rohrlick, LCSW: Sierra View Psychotherapy, 801 N. Downs, Ste. I Ridgecrest 1-760-375-0348
  • Tiffany Lewis, LMFT: Genesis Counseling Service, 1201 N. China Lake Blvd., 1-760-301-6085
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Hospitals & Clinics

  • Ridgecrest Mental Health Urgent Care (CSU): 141 Chelsea St. Ridgecrest, 1-760-463-2880
  • Bakersfield Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Access Center & Hotline: 1-661-868-8080
    • Mary K Shell Building: 2151 College Ave., Bakersfield 93305
    • Kern Medical Center: 1700 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield 1-661-326-2000
    • Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital: 5201 White Lane, Bakersfield 1-661-398-1800 (Adults, Children, & Adolescents)
    • Crestwood Behavioral Health Center: 6700 Eucalyptus Dr., Bakersfield 1-661-363-8127
  • Trona: San Bernardino Access #: 1-888-743-1478; San Bernardino Crisis Response: 1-760-956-2345
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Telemedicine & Insurance

  • Medi-Cal and Medi-Medi Therapists in Ridgecrest
  • College Community Services (CCS) - Medi-Cal: 1400 N. Norma, Ridgecrest 93555, 1-760-499-7406
  • Crossroads Community Church: 235 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, 1-760-384-3333
  • Omni Family Health - Telemedicine: Psychiatrist & Therapist; Medi-Cal, Medicare, Private Insurance
    • 133 N. Chelsea Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
    • 1-866-707-6664
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Rural Health Clinic: MediCal, Medicare, Private Insurance, 1111 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest 93555, 1-760-499-3863
  • Ernest De Guzman M.D., Phacharawut Kanchananakhin, MD, Janine Arbalaez, Sharon Caly-Maternavi, MP-C, Lydia Franklin, NP
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