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Central Star Crisis Residential Unit (CRU)

About the Central Star CRU

The Crisis Residential Unit or The CRU (pronounced “crew”) is a short-term program that offers recovery-based treatment options, services and interventions in a home-like setting 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. The CRU will serve residents of the Counties of Calaveras, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne, with 16 beds for adults aged 18-59 who are experiencing serious psychotic episodes or intense emotional distress who might otherwise face hospitalization and/or incarceration. They will receive psychiatric evaluation, group counseling, and nursing care. Operated by Central Star Behavioral Health, the CRU is a voluntary Crisis Residential Treatment facility that allows residents to practice real-world recovery by participating in the day-to-day activities of running a household, including basic living skills and social/interpersonal skills. Residents learn valuable coping skills to remain stable and gain the ability to successfully transition back to community living after a period of psychiatric crisis and recovery.

Services Include:

  • Provides services 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and includes assessment, physical and psychological evaluation, mental health and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
  • Therapeutic and Mental Health Services
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Family inclusion
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services
  • Daily exercise and health/wellness education
  • Crisis intervention

Who Can Use the Services?

  • Adults ages 18-59.
  • Those who are at risk of experiencing a crisis.
  • Those who are appropriate for an environment with shared living.
  • Those who are willing to actively participate in developing their own plans for recovery.
  • Those who are non-violent and not sex offenders.
  • Those who have Medi-Cal or are not insured.

Referrals must come from one of the six cooperating county mental health departments. Counties include: Calaveras, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.


Contact Info

General Information & Referrals
(209) 386-1096

Central Star Crisis Residential Unit (CRU)
301 E 13th Street, Suite D
Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 386-1096
Fax: (209) 720-0234

Map & Directions

Central Star CRU is administered by Central Star Behavioral Health, a Stars Behavioral Health Group agency. Central Star is a provider of mental health services under contract with six counties that include: Calaveras, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

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Former client and Peer Mentor is featured on Mental Health Channel

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Stories from the STAY

  • vst-Vanetta
    “They have been there for me like no other; I never thought that I would meet such amazing people with beautiful personalities and so much passion. I can truly say they cared about me and my goals in my life.”
    Vanetta, STAY Client

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    “They provided me with the proper medical assessment that I needed for my physical health and wellness… They also provided me with clothing… and they helped me obtain my birth certificate to start the enrollment process for a nursing program.”

    Heather, STAY client



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  • vst-Tyler
    “I came into this program lost, and I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life. Now that I’m about to leave tomorrow I can actually look at myself and say I used this program for all it is worth. I could not have done it without all these wonderful staff members here.”
    Tyler, STAY Client

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  • vst-Lisa
    “I’ve learned to cope with my mental illness and also my anger, I’ve learned to cope without the drugs or drink, and I owe it all to The Stay facility.”
    Lisa, STAY Client

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  • vst-Jackson
    “I want to thank all the RCs, household coaches, nurses, therapist, and all the other staff from the bottom of my heart for getting me to this journey I asked for." Jackson, STAY client

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