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
(619) 295-6067
(619) 295-6047
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
Step Forward East
(619) 448-0420
(619) 448-0131
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
Step Forward North Central
(858) 384-7035
(858) 384-7815
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
Step Forward North Coastal
(760) 439-4577
(760) 439-2130
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
Step Forward North Inland
(760) 745-0281
(760) 745-0778
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
Step Forward South
(619) 425-5609
(619) 425-8349
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
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.