Next Steps is an Integrated Care peer and family support and engagement program based at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. A partnership of Mental Health Systems Inc., Family Health Centers of San Diego, NAMI San Diego and United Pan Asian Communities of San Diego, staff assist participants in addressing their self identified concerns in the areas of mental health, physical health and substance use. Drawing on their lived experience, staff empowers individuals by modeling and, assisting in the development, of self management skills; linking them to outpatient and community services and supports and coaching them in their recovery journey. The foundation of the program is the recovery model which fosters hope and self- efficacy. Next Steps also aims to reduce stigma related to having mental illness and substance use issues that often create significant barriers to recovery.

Program Services

Information on community resources
Participant-directed case management
Linkage to community services including mental health, physical health and substance abuse services
Support in obtaining health insurance and other benefits
Health navigation services
Coaching, mentoring and peer support
Family education

Eligibility Requirements

Next Steps serves adults with mental health and/or alcohol and drug issues who are being served at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital and those referred from three County operated mental health clinics. Next Steps also serves their loved ones and family members. For anyone not eligible for Next Steps services, staff provides them with information about community resources.

How to make a referral

Next Steps accepts referrals from staff at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital and from the three County operated specialty mental health clinics, East County Mental Health Center, North Central Mental Health Center and Southeast Mental Health Center.

More Information

To find out more information about Next Steps, please call (619) 542-4166.

Funded by the County of San Diego Behavioral Health.

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