Step Forward South is a CalWORKs Behavioral Health Center in Chula Vista operated by the Community Research Foundation. The center specializes in helping Welfare-to-Work participants overcome behavioral health barriers that prevent successful employment. Their comprehensive outpatient services include behavioral health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, various counseling formats, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention. With a strong focus on educational and employment services, Step Forward South aims to prepare individuals and families for self-sufficiency as they transition from welfare dependency to sustainable employment. The program is funded by San Diego County's Behavioral Health Services and maintains accessibility by accepting Medi-Cal beneficiaries, Medi-Cal-eligible individuals, and uninsured clients, with a policy that no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Participants typically enter the program through referrals from their designated Welfare-to-Work Case Managers, ensuring that the services integrate smoothly with their existing Welfare-to-Work plans.