Kern County Library

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272

24/7 Substance Use Access Line: 1-866-266-4898

Mary K. Shell Health Center
2151 College Avenue
Bakersfield, CA

Website: KernBHRS.org

Behavioral Health Events

Kick-Off Lighting Ceremony

May 3, 2021
Ceremony begins 7:45pm
Streaming LIVE on Facebook
@KernBHRS

Art in the Park

Stroll the Bluffs and enjoy a unique art experience. Want to get involved? Bring your own art supplies and start creating! Masks and social distance guidelines will be followed.

May 7-9, 2021
Sunrise to Sunset | Panorama Park

Virtual Mental Health Symposium

Register on EventBrite: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services. Come together, raise awareness, end the stigma.

May 14, 2021
1-2pm via Zoom
Questions: info@KernBHRS.org

Revving Uppp for the Here for Health Pit Stop

Take care of BOTH your mental and physical health at our one-stop event. Masks and social distance guidelines will be followed. Hosted by CityServe and in collaboration with Dignity Health.

Thursday, May 20, 2021
9am – 12pm
3201 F Street, enter from 30th St.

Library Events

Book Talk Bakersfield

Join Kern County Library staff members, Fahra and Jasmin, as well as Behavioral Health & Recovery Services guest, Christina Rajlal, to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month. We will also be sharing what we are reading, watching, and listening to.

May 5, 2021
Episodes available in the evenings on Facebook @BealeMemorial and podcast streaming services.

Subscribe to receive the episode booklists direct to your email inbox.

Virtual Bilingual Storytime

English and Spanish speakers alike are invited to enjoy a bilingual family story time with stories, songs, and fun. This special story time will feature stories about managing our emotions, including a breath work exercise, and we’ll learn more abut the services offered at Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services.

May 28, 2021
10:30am
Streaming LIVE on Facebook
@KernCountyLibrary