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FFSC Emergency Resources
Mental Health Resources
| ORGANIZATIONS | ADDRESSES | CONTACT INFO & POC | SERVICES | LANGUAGES OFFERED | COST | ELIGIBILITY |
| Fleet and Family Support Center NAWS China Lake | 610 Blandy Avenue NAWS China Lake |
Main Office: 760-939-4545 ¦ 24hr Scheduling: 866-923-6478 https://navylifesw.com/chinalake/families/ffsc/ |
Provides services such as relocation assistance, financial counseling, cinical counseling, family employment services, family advocacy and transition assistance program | English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish & Translation Services are Available | Free | Eligible FFSC Patrons |
| Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) | 610 Blandy Avenue NAWS China Lake | Amanada Silva - 442-222-0083 | Provide Non-Medical Counseling to Active Duty and Dependents | English | Free | Active Duty and Dependents |
| Clarvida | 1400 N Norma Street Ridgecrest 133 suite, CA 93555 |
Ridgecrest Office: 760-499-7406 www.clarvida.com |
Substance Abuse Treatment (Medi-Cal accepted), Medicare (limited) and mental health, accepts some private insruances | English and Spanish | Some Insurances Accepted - Sliding Fee Scales Avail | N/A |
| Command Chaplain | NAWS China Lake | Eric Gledhill 760-939-3506 (Cell) 760-686-5212 | Provide Non-medical Counseling and professional religious minitry. | English | Free | Active Duty and Dependents |
| NAMI Kern County - National Alliance on Mental Illness | PO BOX 9144 Bakersfield, CA 93389-9144 |
Information: 661-858-3255 Ridgecrest Rep: Janet Mulvihill 760-384-8672 www.namikerncounty.org |
Family Education Classes, Peer Education Classes, Support Groups, Information & Resources - Mental Health Care | English | Free (Medi-Cal accepted) | Adults, Family members and Friends with mental illness |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - Rural Health Clinic | 1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Main Office: 760- 499-3551 https://rrh.org/hospital-services/rural-health-clinic/ |
Healthcare; Family Planning; Physicals for Adolescent Sport & Drivers; Pediatrics; Obstetrics/Gynecolog/Oncology. Dental and mental health care services | English with Translation Services Available in Seventeen Languages | Fees Vary for Services | N/A |
| Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit | 1141 Chelsea St. | Office 760-463-2880 ¦ Fax 760-446-0298 https://www.telecarecorp.com/ridgecrest-csu/ | Access to psychiatric providers, LVN/RN, social workers…; Psychiatric assessment; Medication evaluation & service; Devekopment of crisis & recovery plans; Referral to community treatment resources. | English (interpretator available by phone) | Accepts Insurance; Free if needed | Age 12 or above; under 12 need parental consent |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | 814 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 | Main Office: 760-248-3221 https://www.capk.org/oasis/ | Provide parenting classes (including court-mandated), Utility assistance, VITA assistance, Coordinated Entry Services for homeless, Emergency Closet -food pantry and hygienic necessities. | English and Spanish | Free | N/A |
| Tricare Provider | N/A |
1-844-866-9378 https://www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth |
Non-Emergency Mental Health Care | English | Varies | N/A |
| Women's Center High Desert | 134 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 | Reception: 760-371-1969 womenscenterhighdesert.org | Womens shelter, Court Advocacy and Legal assistance (Hotlines are Available for: domestic violence, sexual assualt, child abuse prevention), Provisions of food, utilities, and clothing | English and Spanish | Free | Survivors of assault, abuse, etc. |
| VIRTUAL REFERRALS AND SCHEDULING | ||||||
| Twentynine Palms Behavioral Health (PCM referral) | 134 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 | 760-830-2935 or 760-830-2724 | English | Free | ||
| Military One Source | N/A | 800-342-9647 https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/ | Provide Non-Medical Counseling | English with Translation Services Available | Free | Active Duty and Dependents |
| Free Mental Health Provider | N/A | https://giveanhour.org/ | Provide pro bono services to veteran | English | Free | Veterans |
| Doctor On Demand | N/A | https://doctorondemand.com/microsite/hnfs/ | On Demand's Urgent Care + Behavioral Health | English | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
| TeleMynd | N/A | https://www.telemynd.com/hnfs | Virtual Mental Health | English | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
| Rula | N/A | https://rula.com | Virtual Mental Health | English with Translation Services Available | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
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Financial Resources
| ORGANIZATIONS | ADDRESSES | CONTACT INFO & POC | SERVICES | LANGUAGES OFFERED | COST | ELIGIBILITY |
| FFSC (PFM) Personal Financial Management |
610 Blandy Avenue NAWS China Lake |
Jenny Rodriguez: 760-939-1018 https://navylifesw.com/chinalake/families/ffsc/ | PFM is the Navy's program aimed at helping you, the Navy family, achieve your financial goals. | Translation Services Available | Free | Eligible FFSC Patrons |
| Military One Source | N/A | 24/HR Hotline: 800-342-9647 www.militaryonesource.mil |
Military OneSource is a free 24/7 information and referral service available to active duty, Guard, and Reserve members and their families. | Tralsation Services Available | Free | Active Duty Families |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) | 610 Blandy Avenue NAWS China Lake |
Main Office: 760-939-2921 www.nmcrs.org |
Financial and Non-financial assistance for active duty and retired service members | English | Free | Active Duty Families |
| Women's Center High Desert | 134 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Reception: 760-371-1969 womenscenterhighdesert.org |
Womens shelter, Court Advocacy and Legal assistance, Provisions of food, utilities, and clothing | English and Spanish | Free | Survivors of assault, abuse, etc. |
| Salvation Army | 151 N. Downs St. Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
760-375-7219 https://www.salvationarmy.org/ |
Provide housing, rental assistance, food, utility bill assistance | Multiple languages available | Free | |
| Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program | 814 N. Norma Ave. Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
866-327-3074 | Checks for healthy foods, breastfeeding Support, Breast Pumps, Nutrition classes, Referrals to other services | Multiple languages available | Free | Mothers, infants and children below the age of 5 |
| American Red Cross Antelope Valley Chapter |
2715 East Avenue P Palmdale, CA 93550 |
Local Branch: 661-267-0650 www.redcross.org |
Emergency Communications, Deployment Services, Services for Veterans, Information Referral | English, Spanish, and Korean | Free | Active Duty Families |
| Better Business Bureau | 841 Mohawk St Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
Bakersfield Office: 661-322-2074 /1-800-675-8118 www.bbb.org |
Alerts people of scams; resolves customer problems without litigation; informs businesses about customer service problems. Provides educational reports on various topics ranging from smart travel tips, renting or buying a car,wise shopping strategies, and home improvement to senior services. | English, Spanish, and Russian | Free | N/A - w/ special services for Active Duty Families |
| CA Department of Consumer Affairs | 1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite N112 Sacramento, CA 95834 |
Toll Free Office Line: 800-952-5210 www.dca.ca.gov |
Protects consumers through effective enforcement activities and oversight of California’s licensed professionals | English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Russian, Cantonese, and 100+ others | Free | N/A - w/ special services for Active Duty Families |
| Moving Costs & Entitlements | NAWS China Lake Shipping & Receiving Weigh Station Move.mil Kiosk | William Denson 760-939-3875 Christopher Bennett 760-939-8397 |
24 Hrs Government entitlements Hotline 619-556-6683 Contact any of the services to the left for information regarding what Active Duty military families are entitled to during a PCS move | English | Free | Active Duty Families |
| LOCAL FREE FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES | ||||||
| Department of Human Services | 145 E. Ridgecrest Blvd. Ridgecerest CA 93555 |
760-499-5200 https://benefitscal.com/ |
Food Stamps | English | Free | |
| Salvation Army | 151 N. Downs St. Ridgecrest CA 93555 | 760-375-7219 https://www.salvationarmy.org/ |
Drive thru Tuesday and Friday at 1230 Eligible for 1 time a week. |
Multiple languages available | Free | |
| Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program | 814 N. Norma Ave. Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
211 | Foodbank | Multiple languages available | Free | |
| Grace Lutheran Church | 502 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
760-375-9768 | Food bags: Mon-Thurs 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Fri 8am-12pm | English | ||
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EFMP -Exceptional Family Member Program Resources
| ORGANIZATIONS | ADDRESSES | CONTACT INFO & POC | SERVICES | LANGUAGES OFFERED | COST | ELIGIBILITY |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | 814 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 | Main Office: 760-248-3221 https://www.capk.org/oasis/ |
Provide parenting classes (including court-mandated), Utility assistance, VITA assistance, Homeless services, Emergency Closet, food pantry, and hygene products. | English and Spanish | Free | N/A |
| School Liaison Officer NAWS China Lake |
1 Administration Circle Bldg 21 China Lake |
China Lake SLO 760-939-7135 chlkslo@navy.mil https://navylifesw.com/chinalake/families/cyp/slo/ |
The School Liaison Officer’s primary function is to serve as a conduit between parents, educators and the command so that military-connected children experience a seamless transition during the transfer between schools | English & Translation Services Available |
Free | Active Duty Families |
| SSUSD Family Resource Center | 1305 N Norma St. Ridgecrest | ksimpson@ssusd.org | Providing vital support and resources to families in our community | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Everyone |
| SSUSA SELPA Office | 113 Felspar Ave, Ridgecrest CA 93555 | 760-499-1702 https://selpa.ssusa.org |
Student Support Services Office provides information and support in multiple areas to Special Education Service | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Kern County School District Students |
| New / Single Parent Support | Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | Main Office: 760-725-7497 www.nmcrs.org |
Resources and support for Active Duty Military Families for New and Single Parents | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Active Duty Families |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 1081 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Operator: 760-446-3551 www.rrh.org |
Emergency medical service, consultation and long term medical care | All Languages | Fees Vary for Services | N/A |
Rural Health Clinic |
1111 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Main Office: 760- 499-3855 https://rrh.org/hospital-services/rural-health-clinic/ |
Healthcare; Family Planning; Physicals for Adolescent Sport & Drivers; Pediatrics; Obstetrics/Gynecolog/Oncology. Dental and mental health care services | English with Translation Services Available in Seventeen Languages | Fees Vary for Services | N/A |
| larvida | 1400 N Norma St Suite 133 Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Ridgecrest Office: 760-499-7406 www.clarvida.com |
Substance Abuse Treatment (Medi-Cal accepted), Medicare (limited) and mental health, accepts some private insruances | English and Spanish | Some Insurances Accepted Sliding Fee Scales Avail |
N/A |
| NAMI Kern County National Alliance on Mental Illness |
PO BOX 9144 Bakersfield, CA 93389 |
Information: 661-858-3255 Ridgecrest Representative: Janet Mulvihill - 760-384-8672 namikerncounty.org |
Family Education Classes, Peer Education Classes, Support Groups, Information & Resources - Mental Health Care | English | Free (Medi-Cal accepted) |
Anyone |
| KCMH Crisis Line (Behavioral Health & Recovery) |
N/A | 800-991-5272 | Suicide prevention information Mental Health Services |
Translation Services Available | Free | N/A |
| Veteran's Crisis Line Suicide otline | N/A | 988 https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ |
Suicide prevention information, Mental Health Services | English and Spanish | Free | N/A |
| Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit | 1141 Chelsea St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Office 760-463-2880 Fax 760-446-0298 https://www.telecarecorp.com/ridgecrest-csu/ |
Access to psychiatric providers, LVN/RN, social workers, Psychiatric assessment, Medication evaluation & service, Development of crisis & recovery plans. Referral to community treatment resources. | English (interpretator available by phone) |
Accepts Insurance; Free if needed | Age 12 or above; under 12 need parental consent |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | 814 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Main Office: 760-248-3221 https://www.capk.org/oasis/ |
Provide parenting classes (including court-mandated), Utility assistance, VITA assistance, Coordinated Entry Services for homeless, Emergency Closet -food pantry and hygienic necessities. | English and Spanish | Free | N/A |
| Doctor On Demand | N/A | https://doctorondemand.com/microsite/hnfs/ | On Demand's Urgent Care + Behavioral Health | English | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
| TeleMynd | N/A | https://www.telemynd.com/hnfs | Virtual Mental Health | English | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
| Rula | N/A | https://rula.com | Virtual Mental Health | English with Translation Services Available | Varies | Active Duty and Dependents |
| Kern Regional | 4500 California Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
661-327-8531 Intake Line https://kernrc.org/ |
Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. | English with Translation Services Available | Varies | N/A |
| Hearts Connection | 825 N. Downs St. D. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
661-328-9055 for intake https://heartsconnection.org/ |
Provided resources and support for families with special needs through a family resource center | English with Translation Services Available | FREE | N/A |
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Legal Resources
| ORGANIZATIONS | ADDRESSES | CONTACT INFO & POC | SERVICES | LANGUAGES OFFERED | COST | ELIGIBILITY |
| Region Legal Service Office | NAWS China Lake Admin Building |
760-939-5630 nawscl_legal@us.navy.mil |
Legal Matters | English | Free | Active Duty, Dependents, and Military retirees |
| Family Law Facilitator | 132 East Coso Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Ridgecrest Branch Kern County Superior Court 760-384-5900 www.kern.courts.CA.gov |
The Family Law Facilitator's Office helps people with family law matters who do not have lawyers and assists with paperwork | English, Others Upon Request | Free | 2nd and 4th Tues of every month |
| East Kern County Municipal Court Ridgecrest |
132 East Coso Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Information: 760-384-5900 www.kern.courts.ca.gov |
Provides information for legal inquiries for traffic violations, jury information, small claims and family law. | English and Spanish | Fees Vary for Services | Service all of East Kern County to include Ridgecrest |
| Kern County District Attorney Victim Services Unit |
1215 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Reception: (661) 868-2400 https://www.co.kern.ca.us/da/VictimServices |
The Kern County District Attorney’s Victim Services Unit is dedicated to ensuring the rights of crime victims are enforced and that victims have a meaningful voice throughout the criminal justice process. | English and Spanish | Free | Victims of crimes that occur in CA - report # requested |
| Kern County District Attorney |
1215 Truxton 4th Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Reception: 661-868-2340 https://vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/counties/kern.aspx |
The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal acts that occur in Kern County in violation of State Laws and County Ordinance | English and Spanish | Free for Call-Ins - no Legal Advice or Referrals | Open to victims and their families |
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Family Resources
| ORGANIZATIONS | ADDRESSES | CONTACT INFO & POC | SERVICES | LANGUAGES OFFERED | COST | ELIGIBILITY |
| Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program | 814 N. Norma Ave Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
866-327-3074 | Checks for healthy foods; breastfeeding Support and Pumps; Nutrition classes; Referrals to other services | Multiple languages available | Free | Mothers, infants and children below the age of 5 |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | 814 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Main Office: 760-248-3221 https://www.capk.org/oasis/ |
Provide parenting classes (including court-mandated), Utility assistance, VITA assistance, Coordinated Entry Services for homeless, Emergency Closet -food pantry and hygienic necessities. | English and Spanish | Free | N/A |
| Kern County Department of Child Support Services |
400 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest CA 93555 1300 18th Street Bakersfield CA 93301 |
Toll Free: 866-901-3212 Kerncountychildsupportservices.com | Establish Paternity, Establish Child Support Orders, Enforce Child Support Orders, Modify Child Support Orders | English and Spanish | Fees Vary for Services | N/A Tri-care Service not accepted |
| IWV Family Resources Clinica Sierra Vista |
825 N. Downs Street St. Suite A Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
Main Office: 760-375-4357 https://clinicasierravista.org/departments/introduction/family-resource-centers.html |
Neighborhood-based services that provide outreach, case management, and supportive services to families with children that are at risk of abuse and neglect or who may not be ready to enter kindergarten successfully. | English and Spanish | Free (exceptions to enrolled classes) | Serving Ridgecrest |
| Kern County Family Court Services | Room 301 1215 Truxton Ave. 1st Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
Reception: 661-868-7221 www.kern.courts.ca.gov |
Family Court Services is usually part of your local superior court . Most superior courts have a Family Court Services program or other mediation program to help parents issues. All mediation programs are schedualed through family court Process | English and Spanish | Fees Vary for Services | Serving all Kern county including Ridgecrest |
| School Liaison Officer NAWS China Lake |
1 Administration Circle Bldg 21 China Lake, CA |
760-939-7135 chlkslo@navy.mil https://navylifesw.com/chinalake/families/cyp/slo/ |
The School Liaison Officer’s primary function is to serve as a conduit between parents, educators and the command so that military-connected children experience a seamless transition during the transfer between schools | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Active Duty Families |
| SSUSD Family Resource Center | 1305 N Norma St. Ridgecrest | ksimpson@ssusd.org | Providing vital support and resources to families in our community | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Everyone |
| SSUSA SELPA Office | 113 Felspar Ave. Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
760-499-1702 https://selpa.ssusa.org |
Student Support Services Office provides information and support in multiple areas to Special Education Service | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Kern County School District Students |
| New / Single Parent Support | Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | Main Office: 760-725-7497 www.nmcrs.org |
Resources and support for Active Duty Military Families for New and Single Parents | English & Translation Services Available | Free | Active Duty Families |
