Solving the Behavioral Health Crisis in Kern County

Kern County by the Numbers

17%

14%

Of the over 60 population suffers from Depression

Adults that experienced serious psychological distress in the past year

9.5%

21%

Adults that needed Mental Health Services

Teens needed help for an emotional or mental health problem

85%

13%

Adults who sought professional help DID NOT receive treatment

Teens who needed professional help & received counseling

3.8%

3.4%

Adults that received Mental Health Services in the past year

Adults that seriously considered suicide

26.8 % Adults who received insufficient emotional & social support