Local and state leaders have come together to cut the ribbon on what they say is a first of its kind facility for Bakersfield. The Housing Navigation Center will serve as a place to bridge the gap between housing insecurity, addiction recovery and more under one roof.
“It was all about community partnerships, being able to help people navigate the system,” said Executive Director for Bakersfield Recovery Services Gilbert LaRoque.
LaRoque says although it’s titled the housing navigation center, the facility isn’t meant to house people at the site…