Crisis Hotline Volunteer Counselor

The Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) Crisis Hotline provides telephone and text-based crisis counseling services, suicide intervention, and referrals for immediate crisis services. Information about community-based resources is also provided when applicable. there are no eligibility requirements to access the Crisis Hotline and services are provided to all individuals that contact the hotline.

Kern BHRS is dedicated to assuring individuals receive the highest quality, most effective, and culturally appropriate combination of individualized treatment, education and support. All services are provided in a manner that is responsive to each individual's unique characteristics, needs, and abilities.

Many shifts available. The Crisis Hotline operates 24/7, 365 days a year and so do the volunteer opportunities.