Programs
Transforming Lives
The Mission at Kern County is the community’s largest provider of emergency shelter services. Providing comprehensive care to those experiencing homelessness. We serve three meals every day, offer a safe place to sleep, and provide access to hygienic services including showers and medical care.
Homeless Services
Providing basic living requirements for the homeless. The Mission at Kern County prides itself on taking care of those who need it most. From fresh meals to warm clothing, we do our best to take care of our homeless community and prepare them for the world ahead.
Discipleship
The Mission at Kern County’s residential Christian Life Discipleship Program is an intense, in-depth, 12-month plan designed to help men and women experience completes transformation. Helping rebuild lives on a solid biblical foundation, and lasting solutions.
Women with Children
Women can recover from addictions while keeping their children close. Women can embrace their children after an exhausting day of physical and emotional recovery. We empower moms and release them into the world as a productive member of our community.
After-Care Living
After graduation, men and women can apply to our “after care living program.” During a 1 year period, graduates continue to live at the Mission as they seek permanent employment, save money, look for affordable house and continue their education or vocational training.
Focusing On
– Recovery/Bible Classes
– Personal Counseling
– Work Therapy
– Education
– Marriage & Family
– Addiction Education
– Anger Management
– Vocational Training
– Physical Fitness
– Financial Planning
– Grief & Loss Classes
– Financial Planning
The Requirements
– Bible/Recovery Classes: 144 hours
– Biblical 12-Step Program: 36 hours
– Work Therapy: 1,000 hours
– Individual Counseling: 18 hours
– Physical Fitness: 200 hours
– Spiritual Devotions: 72 hours
Our Goal
– Documentation of employment and housing.
– Resolution of legal, health, dental, and mental health.
– Reconciliation with family.