Thank you for your interest and continue support.  Unfortunately our 902 18th Street location is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.  All our services and support are currently provided online and by our staff from the Annex location.  Please call or email us for more information or to make an appointment: 661-404-5209 or assist@thecenterbak.org.  Once again, thank you!!

the center's community calendar

The Center hosts and facilitate a number of events and activities. Below is the calendar of events, activities and support groups serving the LGBTQ community of Bakersfield and Kern County. We also include events hosted by other LGBT organizations, so click individual items for details like time, location, and description.

printable calendar

Every month, we provide copies of our current calendar. You can stop by during our regular hours to get your copy, or download a copy now.  july_2020_events_calendar.pdf

stay informed

Additional events are added every month as they are scheduled. To stay up-to-date with The Center, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram, join our Facebook group, or sign up for our newsletter below!

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THE CENTER'S ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE POLICY

It is estimated that between twenty percent to thirty percent of gay and transgender people abuse substances, compared to about nine percent of the general population (SAMHSA 2012). The Center aims to be a safe space for all LGBTQ community members and allies, including those who struggle with alcohol and substance abuse; to ensure this, we have established this policy governing alcohol and other substances at The Center. We appreciate your support in enforcing this policy.

• Drugs, including marijuana, are never allowed to be used in The Center’s facilities.
• Alcohol may be served during specific hours and for specific events. Alcohol will not be served during open hours Tuesdays through Thursdays. Specific events on those days (i.e., social nights) may serve alcohol, and will be noted in the full event description on our Google calendar.
• Alcohol will not be allowed at training activities.
• In all cases where alcohol is offered, non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

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