Challenging situations arise for all college students at one time or another during their college experience. The following resources and support information is designed to help the student explore possible support resources on and off the campus to maximize their educational success at Bakersfield College.
On-Campus Support
provides the following resources to students on
the BC campus:
can be used to help students develop personal awareness. Students are encouraged to use the resources to develop strategies that promote personal growth, health choices, and creating a positive community on campus.
It is impossible to complete college without computer skills. The following options are available to BC students who have little or no computer skills: For students who are unable to keyboard by touch, the following courses are suggested:
Complete OFFT B2542a (keyboarding) and
COMS B52 (Intro to microcomputers and Windows XP)
Then enroll in COMS B57a, which starts later in a semester.
The above sequence can be completed within one semester.
For students keyboarding at 35 wpm, take the following courses:
COMS B52a (intro to microcomputers and Windows XP)
Then enroll in COMS B52a, which starts later in the semester.
The above sequence can be completed within one semester.
English Support Options
Meet with your instructor during their posted office hours
Learning CommunitiesLearning communities are designed to improve student success in college. If you would like to learn more about the possible options, please contact the Counseling Department.
Math Support Options
Meet with your instructor during their posted office hours
Basic Skills Lab in the Learning Center provides software tutorial through Math BA levels (basis algebra)
Other Study Skills Options
CollegeBoard.com Study Guides and Strategies
Tutoring Services
The Tutoring Center located in the Learning Center makes every effort to find
tutors for most subjects.
Counseling/Careers/International &Disabled Students
Career Decision Making
If you are not certain about the career path you would like to embark upon,
consider the following possibilities:
BC Virtual Career Center
Make an appointment to meet with a counselor in the Counseling Department.
Enroll in STDV B2 Career Decision Making and
Educational Planning
Visit the Bakersfield College Career Center in the Counseling Department
Apply for BC scholarships during the month of October. Applicat5ions are
available at the Financial Aid Office.
Consider creating your own scholarships by talking with family, friends and
employers.
Did you know they can provide a scholarship in your name by contacting the BC
Financial Aid Office?
These scholarships can be a tax write off for the individual who wants to
support your educational plans.
Stress Relief
Being physically active can be one method of dealing with stress. The following Physical Education courses at BC might be options to consider:
PG&E CARE Program
1-800-278-5472
*Provides a 15% discount off of utility bill to low-income households*
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
1-800-433-4327
Provides once a year assistance for low–income households
Housing Authority Of Kern County
(661) 631-8500
601 24th Street
Bakersfield ,CA 93301
Provides low income public housing www.kernha.org
Bakersfield Homeless Center
(661) 322-9199
1600 E. Truxtun Avenue.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Provides overnight shelter, Two hot meals a day, Clothing Distribution, Personal Hygiene items, Restrooms and Showers, Mail Service, Transportation to job Interviews, Case management, Job Training and placement, GED, Literacy and Parenting classes www.bakhc.com
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (KCEOC)
(661) 336-5236
300 19th Street
Head start/ Healthy Start/Migrant Childcare/Supplemental food to pregnant women/Food distribution through the Food Bank/Free home insulation, repair weatherization for low-income and elderly/Immunization, Cancer/screening AIDS education/Homeless On-Track program
(661) 336-5200 www.kceoc.org
BC Health Center
395-4336
Student Services 6
General health services, Over-counter medication, Pregnancy tests, STD/HIV referral, Weight control, Campus accidents
Family Partnership
1-866-864-5226
Provides specialized medical visits to first time parents/Provides pre-natal care, family/economical planning www.nccfc.org
Planned Parenthood
(661) 634-1000
2535 16th St. Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Reproductive Services, STD screening and Treatment, Pre-natal education, Various Cancer screening www.ppmarmonte.org
Child Health & Disability Prevention Program
(661) 868-0353
1800 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Provides free medical and dental check-Ups for babies, children, and youth through age of 20 www.co.kern.ca.us/health/program.asp
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation
(661) 336-5236
300 19th Street
Head start, Healthy Start, Migrant Childcare, Supplemental food to pregnant women, Food distribution through the Food Bank, Free home insulation, repair weatherization for low-income and elderly, Immunization, Cancer screening, AIDS education, Homeless On-Track program
(661) 336-5200 www.kceoc.org
East Bakersfield Community Health Center
(661) 322-7881
815 Lakeview Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(Bilingual)
Counseling services, WIC, Case Management
Domestic Violence Self Help Center
(661) 334-4663
615 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Provides various free legal assistance, Prepare and file petition for protective order,
Assist with court process
Kern County Department of Child Support Services
(661) 868-6500
1300 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Helps public Assistance and non-public assistance residents of Kern County establish the paternity of their child and pursue court ordered child support www.co.kern.ca.us/childsupport
Kern County Mental Health
(661) 868-8010
P.O. Box 1000
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Provides individual, family and group therapy, case management and medication management, fees are covered by Medic-Cal or are charged on a sliding scale.
***Crisis Hotline Kern County Mental Health
(661) 868-8000
Child Guidance Center
(805)322-1021
3628 Stockdale Hwy.
Bakersfield ,CA 93305
Provides Early Intervention Programs, Individual/family and group therapy, Parenting classes, case management www.hwmcgc.org
Ebony Counseling Center
(661) 324-4756
1301 California Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Provides affordable (Fees based on sliding scale) outreach programs
Substance Abuse counseling, Family and child counseling, Job development, Parenting classes, HIV education, Pre-natal services, Individual and group services
Angel Steps Counseling Center
(661) 395-0588
1705 30th Street
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
Group, Individual therapy, Therapy for Crime Victims, Child counseling
East Bakersfield Community Health Center
(661) 322-7881
815 Lakeview Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(Bilingual)
Counseling services, WIC, Case Management
Haven Counseling
(661) 327-4711
730 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Parenting classes, Case Management, Family counseling www.havencounselingcenter.org
Memorial Center
(661) 398-1800
5201 White Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Counseling, Assessment, Psychological Services, Community Services
Crisis Stabilization Unit
(661) 868-8000
2151 College Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Crisis Mental Health assessment and 23 hour care
Kern County Collaborative
(661) 392-8758
Provides support and technical assistance to community groups, schools, individuals, and agencies who want to enhance the quality of life for children and families in our county.
Helpline
1-800-273-2275
Information and referral to provide answers to questions about available (up to date) services in Kern County Program links client to resources available in the community.
Warmline
(661) 323-3531
Warmline is an organization of volunteer mothers who conduct a telephone outreach service for families of young children.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention 1-800-931-2237
National Association for Anorexia Nervosa 1-847-831-3438
California Rural Legal assistance Foundation Immigrant Info/hotline
1-800-447-7901
College Drinking: Changing the Culture (NIAA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) SMAMSHA National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Tobacco
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The National Coalition for LGBT Health
Safer Sex, Sexual Health and STD's
National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association Planned Parenthood Federation of America
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
STD's
