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Social Services

Big Bear residents have many support services available to them to meet a variety of needs.

Some agencies listed do not have a local office but can send a representative or can assist via phone.

Services that have a local office or representative are noted.

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*Please help us improve this page by sending updated information or suggesting new resources that can be listed: CABB.information@gmail.com

For a comprehensive list of resources available in San Bernardino County, which includes the Big Bear area, visit 211SB.org

Because the site covers a large area, not all local services are listed and might be difficult to find using the search feature.

Contacting them directly might be more effective. 

 
Anyone can use 211

Every day, thousands of people find themselves in circumstances where, often for the first time, they need resources that can’t be easily found on the internet or in any phone book: low cost burial services, employment resources, a free or low-cost health clinic, free eyeglasses replacement for the elderly, affordable parenting classes or other counseling services, legitimate help overcoming temporary financial difficulties, and many more such scenarios. 211 has answers.

CalFresh food assistance

CA state program for qualified low-income individuals to obtain food

Child Support Services

SB County service regarding custody, child support, connections to resources

Doves: Domestic Violence Education & Support

Big Bear office: Classes, resources, shelter, counseling, legal help. Services free to client.

Desert Mountain Children's Center (DMCC)

Big Bear Office: Counseling services for families & children, services also offered at schools

El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

Emergency information & preparedness resources

Food Pantries

Big Bear free food distribution, information, resources. Call ahead to confirm day, time, & location.

Hummingbird Project

Big Bear Thrift store, school supplies, classes, job training

Lutheran Social Services (LSS)

Big Bear office: Counseling, crisis intervention, life skills training, & more

Lutheran Social Services Older Adult Program

Big Bear office: Classes, resources, mental health, referrals, assistance for ages 60+

Mental Health Systems

Support & services for relatives and non-related caregivers of children; mental health services

Mental Health Urgent Help

SB County Behavioral Health Dept services for all urgent mental health needs

Mentoring Task Force

SB County free service to reach at-risk youth

Mom & Dad Project

Big Bear office: Classes, parenting support, information, childbirth classes, pre-school age services & activities. All services free to client.

Mountain Homeless Coalition

Has Big Bear staff: Services, referrals, resources to find housing, school supplies

Rim Family Services

Big Bear office: Drug & alcohol education and prevention, various support groups, counseling, resources

Senior Center

Big Bear center for Seniors 55+ with activities and resources, thrift store

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