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Suicide Prevention Awareness

September is suicide prevention awareness month.

Help Is Available

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

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

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