CalWORKS Social Work Services - Mental Health & Substance Abuse

When a client has an issue with substance abuse and/or MH, along with other needs, CalWORKs SWs provide assistance.

When services needed are related to only MH and substance abuse, services are provided by the CHAT. Direct referrals are provided by SSA Staff via the “CalWORKs Community Health Alliance Support Referral” (SCD 1686) form.

The client must give consent for treatment. Refer to Health Alliance (HA) Overview for additional information.