You Are Loved

We Care About Your Mental Health

Are you stressed, worried or experiencing anxiety? Guess what? You are not alone. 


Taking care of your mental health is essential because it allows you to take care of others and make our community stronger. 




BCSD cares about supporting your mental health! We have compiled various strategies/tools to support you in your self-care journey. Click on the page to the left, or click the support request button below. 

For Urgent Assistance: If you or someone in your household is experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm; please call the following numbers: 911 if in immediate danger of self harm, Kern County Department of Mental Health 24 Hour Crisis Hotline at 1 (800) 991-5272, or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988, or text "HOME" to 741741.