PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS
Valley Star Children and Family Services
Valley Star Children and Family Services is a community-based mental health program in San Bernardino County dedicated to preventing and treating mental illness.
Locations:
Community Services Center: 1585 S. "D" Street, Suite 101, San Bernardino, CA 92408
High School and Day Treatment: 9355 N. Opal Avenue, Mentone, CA 92359
Valley Star uses individualized and highly flexible approaches that span school, family, and community environments. Valley Star services are family-centered and needs-driven, anchored in home visits for the family's convenience. Clinicians begin with an in-depth assessment identifying strengths and impairments. A treatment plan is developed in collaboration with the clients, family and mental health professional. Staff members collaborate with school personnel, county staff, parents and guardians, and other community agencies to achieve treatment goals.
Valley Star offers the following Prevention and Early Intervention Services:
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) currently serving school districts providing:
- Universal classroom education regarding social skills, anger control, problem solving and coping skills for everyday life.
- Select small groups of targeted topics including bullying, depression, grief and loss, and anger management.
- Individual services for more at risk youth who may be presenting symptoms of mental illness.
Valley Star offers the following Mental Health services:
- School-based services (including school consultation and intervention)
- In-home services (including assessment, consultation, case management, individual and family counseling, and crisis intervention)
- Clinic-based services are available as an alternative to in-home or school-based services.
- Clinicians are experienced with various evidenced based practices and skilled in behavior modification targeting delinquency as well as children experiencing trauma stemming from abuse/neglect or traumatic events.
Valley Star High School is an innovative Nonpublic School program that serves adolescents between the ages of 11 and 22 who face emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The program is designed to serve youth who live at home in the community and who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) from their most recent school that provides for placement at a nonpublic school. Referrals are accepted from the San Bernardino City, Redlands, Yucaipa - Calimesa, and Morongo Unified School Districts.
- Caring and compassionate staff
- Small class size (no more than 12) with 3 staff to 12 students
- Highly structured environment
- Individual behavioral support plans
- Credit Recovery offered for those with too few credits toward graduation.
- Highly developed educational plans and instruction from Teachers with Special Education Credentials and/or Waivers.
- Picturesque rural setting contributing to a supportive and less stressful learning experience.
- Highly motivating reward system in a supportive social milieu
- Transportation within a 1 hour radius
Valley Star High School is integrated with a Day Treatment Mental Health Program that assists qualified students with behavioral challenges. Students must meet criteria for such help as approved by the Department of Mental Health.
- Clinicians provide personalized interventions through the school day that include social, coping and problem solving skill building.
- Daily community meetings set the pace for a supportive environment and goal achievement.
- Process groups focus on developing insight and awareness to improve overall functioning and the achievement of classroom and personal goals.
Eligibility and Referral Information
- Valley Star Children and Family Services' programs are available to young people ages 5 to 22 who reside in San Bernardino County and who have serious behavioral problems at home and/or at school. Referrals may be made by schools and school districts, the San Bernardino Departments of Behavioral Health, Children's Services, or Probation, as well as by school teachers or counselors, foster family agencies, or family members. Services are reimbursed through the Short Doyle/Medi-Cal Plan.
Contact:
Steve Thorpe, MFT, Administrator
Valley Star Children and Family Services
Phone: (909) 388-2222, extension 112
Email: sthorpe@starsinc.com
Christine Talley, Credentialed Special Education Teacher
Valley Star High School Principal
Phone: (909) 705-5999
Email: ctalley@starsinc.com
Catherine J Hayes, LMFT
Supervisor, Day Treatment Mental Health Rehabilitation Program
Phone: (909)-705-9998
Email: chayes@starsinc.com
1585 South "D" Street, Suite 101
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (909) 388-2222
Fax: (909) 388-2220
Email: sthorpe@starsinc.com
Driving Directions to Valley Star Community Services: |
Driving Directions to Valley Star High School: |
Take I-10 or 91 Fwy toward San Bernardino.
Take I-215 North.
Take the Orange Show Rd; exit toward Auto Plaza Dr.
Turn right onto W Orange Show Rd.
Turn right onto S E St.
Turn left onto Mackay Dr.
Turn left onto S D St.
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Take 1-10 East (through San Bernardino) to the 210 freeway North.
Take first exit, San Bernardino Blvd.
Turn left on San Bernardino Blvd to head East.
Continue 6 miles to North Opal Road.
Left turn to the end of the road. School is on the left.
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