Step Forward Central
Keng Street, Weloy, Colonia, FM
Est. 1977 1 care level
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Step Forward Central
Step Forward Central, located in Bankers Hill, San Diego, is a CalWORKs Behavioral Health Center dedicated to assisting Welfare-to-Work participants facing behavioral health challenges that impede their employment prospects. The center offers outpatient services, including behavioral health and psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention. Step Forward places a significant emphasis on educational and employment services to prepare individuals and families for self-sufficiency as they transition from welfare to gainful employment.
Part of the Community Research Foundation, Step Forward Central emphasizes removing behavioral health barriers to employment, directly addressing the unique needs of CalWORKs participants. Funded by the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services, the program ensures accessibility by accepting Medi-Cal beneficiaries, Medi-Cal-eligible individuals, and the uninsured, with no one denied services based on inability to pay. Participants' designated Welfare-to-Work Case Managers make referrals to the program, facilitating seamless integration into their existing Welfare-to-Work plans.
Part of the Community Research Foundation, Step Forward Central emphasizes removing behavioral health barriers to employment, directly addressing the unique needs of CalWORKs participants. Funded by the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services, the program ensures accessibility by accepting Medi-Cal beneficiaries, Medi-Cal-eligible individuals, and the uninsured, with no one denied services based on inability to pay. Participants' designated Welfare-to-Work Case Managers make referrals to the program, facilitating seamless integration into their existing Welfare-to-Work plans.
Who This Center Serves
Men
Men and Women
Women
Services Offered
What to Expect at Step Forward Central
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30+ days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30+ days |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Holistic
Individual Treatment
Medical
Family Involvement
Insurance Accepted
Step Forward Central works with 24 insurance providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA