Next Steps Center

Next Steps Center
at CUSD

OPENING JULY 6, 2026!

Clinical Services

Fast, accessible care for students and families

No long waits, no runaround. Every service is designed to meet CUSD families where they are.

For Families

Rapid Access & High-Acuity Assessments

Comprehensive clinical assessments completed within 48 hours of referral — including risk evaluation, level-of-care determination, and care coordination.

Within 48 Hours

For Students

Priority Outpatient Services

CUSD students receive priority access to outpatient behavioral health services, including ongoing therapy and follow-up care.

Priority for CUSD Students

For Educators

Free Weekly Staff Support Groups

Ongoing weekly groups facilitated by clinicians, focused on stress management, burnout prevention, and navigating challenging student situations.

Free - Weekly

For Families

Parent & Guardian support groups

Monthly groups for CUSD families — free, clinician-led, and tailored to the topics that matter most to your community.

Current group topics

Groups are developed around the needs of our families. Current and upcoming topics include:

Help shape these groups

We’re building these groups around what our community actually needs. Share what topics would be most helpful for your family — takes less than 5 minutes.

Take the Survey

Cranes Closet

A free community resource stocked with clothing for CUSD families — including diapers and everyday essentials. Built on community donations and distributed with care.

Next Steps Center