PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS
STARS Community Services - San Leandro
STARS Community Services provides programs for adolescents and young "transition age" adults who are seriously emotionally disturbed and having difficulty succeeding in family or community living environments. A dedicated and experienced staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health specialists, and support counselors provide case management and mental health services in schools, homes or other community settings throughout Alameda County. This wraparound approach serves families by linking them directly with any services they may need.
STARS Community Services provides the following special services:
- "Transitions" Programs: targeted case management services to help young adults (ages 18-22) remain in community living settings.
- STARS West Campus High School: a NonPublic School (NPS) offering special education services by credentialed instructors who interface with therapists and mental health staff.
- Day Treatment Intensive program: providing after-school services for students of STARS West High School.
- Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS): one-to-one support and guidance from mental health staff members, provided "as needed" (all day, every day) to qualified youngsters.
Testimonials
Contact:
Sandra Simmons, Administrator
STARS Community Services - San Leandro
545 Estudillo Ave.
San Leandro, CA, 94577
Phone: (510) 352-9200
Fax: (510) 352-3120
Email: sansimmons@starsinc.com
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Eligibility and Referral Information
STARS Community Services are offered to Alameda County youth between the ages of 11 and 21 who have serious behavioral or emotional problems at home or at school. Alameda County Behavioral Health Care, Department of Social Services, probation officers, school teachers, counselors, foster family agencies, or family members generally make referrals. Alameda County Behavioral Health Care must give approval for treatment. Services are reimbursed through Short Doyle/MediCal.
TBS is available to young people from counties that contract with STARS for the service. Youth under the age of 21 with Full Scope Medi-Cal coverage who are also receiving other mental health services are eligible for TBS. Approval for treatment must be given by the child's respective County Mental Health Department.
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