CalWORKs Behavioral Health Centers

The CalWORKs Behavioral Health Centers provide outpatient behavioral health services to participants in the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work program. These regionally located programs help remove behavioral health barriers to employment to help individuals and families gain self-sufficiency as they transition from the welfare system to gainful employment.

Services include behavioral health and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, group, individual and family counseling, case management, care coordination and crisis intervention. There is a strong emphasis on educational and employment services and preparation. The programs are funded by the County of San Diego, HHSA, Behavioral Health Services.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work participant experiencing behavioral health difficulties impacting the ability to obtain employment.

How To Refer

Referrals are made directly from the participants’ designated Welfare-to-Work Case Manager.

Participants may meet with their Welfare-to-Work Case Manager to add our services to their Welfare-to-Work Plan.

CalWORKs Behavioral Health Centers Programs

Step Forward Central

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m and Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; evenings and weekends by request
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Step Forward East

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; additional evenings and weekends by request
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Step Forward North Central

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; additional evenings and weekends by request
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Step Forward North Coastal

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; additional evenings and weekends by request
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Step Forward North Inland

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; additional evenings and weekends by request
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Step Forward South

Hours:
Monday and Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; additional evenings and weekends by request
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Career Opportunities Within Our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Centers Programs

CRF is a friendly, rewarding, and dynamic place to work. We believe in teamwork and collaboration throughout our organization. We are committed to our staff and their ability to learn and grow in their profession while serving others in our community.

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