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Help in Ridgecrest

6 service locations · 11 recurring meetings

Family and youth

OASIS CDC

Child care and early childhood education

814 N Norma St, Ridgecrest · 760-371-1469

Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Community Action Partnership of Kern.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

Freedom Park

Meal program

100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest · (760) 499-1880

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Kern County Public Library- Ridgecrest

Meal program

131 E. Las Flores Ave., Ridgecrest · (760) 499-1880

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

Omni Family Health

Community health centersliding-scale fees

1133 Chelsea St, Ridgecrest · 866-707-6664

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Older adult services

Ridgecrest Corps Community Center

Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter

151 North Downs Street, Ridgecrest · 760-375-7219

Salvation Army community center

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Substance use and recovery

Aegis Treatment Centers LLC Ridgecrest

Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

1111 West Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest · 760-301-6945

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Recovery & support meetings

NA meetings

Nooners

Mon 12:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)OpenDiscussion

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Sisters in Recovery

Mon 18:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)OpenWomen

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Pick and Share

Tue 19:00 · in-person · Lifespring Foursquare ChurchOpen

245 South Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Nooners

Wed 12:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)OpenDiscussion

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Steps & Traditions Group

Wed 19:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran ChurchOpenStep studyTradition study

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Spin & Share Group

Thu 19:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran churchOpen

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Nooners

Fri 12:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)OpenDiscussion

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Flight To Freedom Group

Fri 19:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)Open

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Saturday Night Alive

Sat 20:00 · in-person · Crossroads Community Church (Room 2)OpenDiscussion

235 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

True Recovery Group

Sun 19:30 · in-person · Grace Lutheran Church (Room 6)ClosedDiscussion

502 North Norma Street, Ridgecrest · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

OA meetings

Nazarene Church

Mon 18:00 · in-person

571 N Norma St, Ridgecrest · directions · via Overeaters Anonymous

Nearby communities

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