Client Quotes & Success Stories
Our stars are our clients! Stars Behavioral Health Group provides services and support to thousands of clients each year. The most rewarding part of our work is seeing them overcome tremendous challenges, grow, and change.
Quotes from our clients:
“I really didn’t know what it was like to smile, until I came to Star View.”
– Client, girl, age 17
“I just graduated from high school and am hoping to go to college. I’ve been with the program for about 2 to 3 years. The program helped me to graduate. I did all my school work here: they helped me here. STARS has helped me with my problems and they get up close and personal with you: don’t try to provoke you, but let you know that they are here for you. They don’t give up on you: I’m proud of myself now.
– Client, boy, age 18
“It’s been great being here. They talk to me and they really listen. When I get restless, they even will take me to the mall, or take me on a walk. The people here get me.”
– Client, girl, age 16
“I can come to them when I have problems: they really listen.”
– Client, boy, age 15
“I really like it here. The people here really care about me and how I am improving.”
– Client, girl, age 17
“I get to communicate to the staff. The best part of it here, is there is a freedom.”
– Client, girl, age 17
“I got out of juvenile home and heard about the program. I voluntarily came here and it has helped me a lot.”
“When you have no one to turn to, or no job, it’s hard. But with this program, they listen to you and help you through your transitions. They don’t look down upon you with your disabilities. You can have a normal life like they do. They take you on outings. They help you to become stronger and encourage you to become better. It makes you not look down on yourself.”
– Client, girl, age 16
Client success stories:
Cameron's Success Story
Cameron registered with the One Stop TAY Center as a drop-in client due to his difficulties with social interactions. Before enrolling, he struggled to even leave his house. Now, he is able to ride the bus home on his own, walk over to local restaurants to pick up his lunch, and hang out with new […] More...Former Client and Peer Mentor is Featured on Mental Health Channel Video
Selvaughn was abandoned, evicted onto the streets at 17, then diagnosed with depression. Facing these challenges would turn out to be the start of a new life. Selvaughn found his way to The STAY, an innovative crisis residential treatment program managed by our Valley Star agency. Here is his story. More...Lorne Wood, Former Star View Client, Wins Local Agency’s Inspiration Award
Lorne lived and attended school in parts of Los Angeles where he says violence was more common than books. He described the depression and anxiety he faced during that time – and how that changed when he was introduced to Star View Community Services and its TEAMMATES program. Through their services, he learned... More...From Group Homes to Graduation
When this young woman came to the Community Day Treatment (CDT) Program at Starlight Adolescent Center, she had history of almost weekly hospitalizations because of suicidal behaviors. She was living at home after several unsuccessful group home placements. She continued to express a sense of extreme hopelessness, self-loathing, and desire to harm herself. More...From Drugs to Scrubs
A 14-year-old client didn't have many things we often take for granted, such as a loving family or just quiet time in our room. She often felt sad and angry — feelings that she could only quiet by using methamphetamines. Her situation at school wasn't much better — she had failing grades, and her hopes of becoming a nurse were vanishing away. She came to Valley Star after being referred by her high school for behavioral difficulties. More...