STARS Nashville

Address

1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 279-0058

www.starsnashville.org

AKA:

Students Taking a Right Stand

Description:

Established in 1984, the mission of STARS is to help all young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing hope, health and connection through prevention, intervention and treatment services. The agency's school- and community-based clinical mental health services are accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). STARS provides evidence-based school and community programs that address issues like bullying, substance abuse violence and sexual violence and mental health. They provide crisis management support for faculty and students and increase accessibility to community based services.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call for information or see website

Program Fees:

No fee for school and community based programs

Languages:

American Sign Language

Eligibility:

Students and staff in selected Middle TN Schools in Cannon, Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Warren, Williamson and Wilson counties

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 16, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203

Contacts

Erin Daunic

Primary Contact

Chief Development Officer

edaunic@starsnashville.org

Sandy Schmahl

Chief Operating Officer

sschmahl@starsnashville.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 279-0058

Clinical Referral & Intake Line

(615) 983-6803

Fax

(615) 279-0056

Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS)

(615) 393-6980

Student Assistance Program Information

(615) 983-6808

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)

Description

Provides adolescent and youth counseling through three different programs for teens needing help with school attendance, graduating high school, bullying, violence, school based therapists and more.

Hours

This program occurs during traditional school hours during the academic year in participating school districts.

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

School-age children in participating school districts and schools.

Fees

This program is provided at no cost to students and their families.

Intake Procedure

Youth are referred to STARS by self, school administrators, teachers, peers, guardians and others.

Service Area

Middle TN counties in and near Nashville

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Davidson County
      • Rutherford County
        • Sumner County
          • Warren County
            • Williamson County
              • Wilson County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              615-983-6803
              Name:
              Clinical Referral & Intake Line
              Number:
              615-393-6980
              Name:
              Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS)
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-050) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              STARS offers a wide variety of prevention-focused presentations including substance abuse awareness, alcohol abuse awareness, teen pregnancy prevention, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, and more.

              Hours

              Presentations are usually offered during traditional school hours, or to parent/community groups.

              Required Documents

              Call for details

              Eligibility

              Middle Tennessee K-12 schools and different community groups.

              Fees

              No fee for school and community based programs

              Intake Procedure

              Call STARS to arrange a presentation.

              Service Area

              Middle TN

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Tennessee
                • Cannon County
                  • Cheatham County
                    • Davidson County
                      • Dickson County
                        • Montgomery County
                          • Robertson County
                            • Rutherford County
                              • Sumner County
                                • Warren County
                                  • Williamson County
                                    • Wilson County

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    615-279-0058
                                    Name:
                                    Main
                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RX-8250.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    Description

                                    Program that provides resource to increase literacy skills, improve communication skills and prevent the use of substances among deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Weekly classes are offered in Metro Nashville and Rutherford County schools. Check the STARS website for hours and locations of programs.

                                    Hours

                                    Services are usually offered during traditional school hours.

                                    Required Documents

                                    Call for details

                                    Eligibility

                                    Students and their families in school districts or schools that have contracted with STARS.

                                    Fees

                                    There are no fees to students and their families. Costs are paid by school districts, foundations, and other supporters.

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    School district personnel contact STARS to determine services needed.

                                    Languages

                                    American Sign Language

                                    Service Area

                                    Middle TN counties near and in Nashville

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Tennessee
                                      • Davidson County
                                        • Rutherford County
                                          • Williamson County

                                          Telephone Numbers

                                          Number:
                                          615-279-0058
                                          Name:
                                          Main
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-8000.0500-800.05) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          Provides bullying prevention services through six different programs both in and out of school. Find out more information about these programs on the website.

                                          Hours

                                          KOB programming takes place during traditional school hours.

                                          Required Documents

                                          Call for details

                                          Eligibility

                                          Students in kindergarten through 4th grade in Middle Tennessee schools

                                          Fees

                                          No fee for school and community based programs

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          Interested schools should call STARS to arrange a presentation.

                                          Languages

                                          American Sign Language

                                          Service Area

                                          Middle TN

                                          Geography Served

                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                          • Tennessee
                                            • Cannon County
                                              • Davidson County
                                                • Dickson County
                                                  • Montgomery County
                                                    • Robertson County
                                                      • Rutherford County
                                                        • Sumner County
                                                          • Warren County
                                                            • Williamson County
                                                              • Wilson County

                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                              Number:
                                                              615-279-0058
                                                              Name:
                                                              Main
                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1500.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                              Description

                                                              STARS provides case/care management through two different clinical service programs - both in-school mental health program and an intensive outpatient treatment program for teens with substance abuse disorder.

                                                              Hours

                                                              Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Court-ordered or self-referred assessments are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. On-site evaluation may be provided at school or while the young person is in detention with parental consent.

                                                              Required Documents

                                                              Call for details

                                                              Eligibility

                                                              Varies by Program area.

                                                              Fees

                                                              No fee.

                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                              ESAP Program provides intake procedures at school. Substance Abuse program (YODA) starts the intake process via the phone.

                                                              Service Area

                                                              Middle TN

                                                              Geography Served

                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                              • Tennessee
                                                                • Cannon County
                                                                  • Cheatham County
                                                                    • Davidson County
                                                                      • Dickson County
                                                                        • Montgomery County
                                                                          • Robertson County
                                                                            • Rutherford County
                                                                              • Sumner County
                                                                                • Warren County
                                                                                  • Williamson County
                                                                                    • Wilson County
                                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                    Description

                                                                                    The Kids on the Block (KOB) program educates children and the broader community about challenges and important issues that affect their lives. Specific presentations include bullying prevention, awareness of differences, child abuse prevention, literacy, and respecting and accepting diversity.

                                                                                    Hours

                                                                                    KOB programming takes place during traditional school hours.

                                                                                    Required Documents

                                                                                    Call for details

                                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                                    Students in kindergarten through 4th grade in Middle Tennessee schools

                                                                                    Fees

                                                                                    No fee for school and community based programs

                                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                                    Interested schools call STARS to arrange a presentation.

                                                                                    Languages

                                                                                    American Sign Language

                                                                                    Service Area

                                                                                    Middle TN

                                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                    • Tennessee
                                                                                      • Cannon County
                                                                                        • Davidson County
                                                                                          • Dickson County
                                                                                            • Montgomery County
                                                                                              • Robertson County
                                                                                                • Rutherford County
                                                                                                  • Sumner County
                                                                                                    • Warren County
                                                                                                      • Williamson County
                                                                                                        • Wilson County

                                                                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                        Number:
                                                                                                        615-279-0058
                                                                                                        Name:
                                                                                                        Main
                                                                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1500.1900-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                        Description

                                                                                                        Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA) is an intensive outpatient program of STARS for adolescents with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. YODA provides gender-specific treatment with separate groups for males and females.

                                                                                                        Hours

                                                                                                        Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Court-ordered or self-referred assessments are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-site evaluation may be provided at school or while the young person is in detention with parental consent.

                                                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                                                        Call for details

                                                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                                                        Youth ages 13 to 18 years who are Tennessee residents and are uninsured or have insurance that will not pay for these services.

                                                                                                        Fees

                                                                                                        Call for details.

                                                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                                                        Call the intake line.

                                                                                                        Service Area

                                                                                                        Middle TN

                                                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                        • Tennessee
                                                                                                          • Cannon County
                                                                                                            • Cheatham County
                                                                                                              • Davidson County
                                                                                                                • Dickson County
                                                                                                                  • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                    • Robertson County
                                                                                                                      • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                        • Sumner County
                                                                                                                          • Warren County
                                                                                                                            • Williamson County
                                                                                                                              • Wilson County
                                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RX-8450.1150) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                                              STARS provides mental health related prevention programs through the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and the Enhanced Student Assistance Program (ESAP).

                                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                                              This program occurs during traditional school hours during the academic year in participating school districts.

                                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                                              Call for details

                                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                                              School-age children in participating school districts and schools.

                                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                                              This program is provided at no cost to students and their families.

                                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                              Youth are referred to STARS by self, school administrators, teachers, peers, guardians and others.

                                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                                              Middle TN counties in and near Nashville

                                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                              • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                  • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                    • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                      • Warren County
                                                                                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                                                                          615-983-6803
                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                          Clinical Referral & Intake Line
                                                                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                                                                          615-393-6980
                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                          Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS)
                                                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RR-5150.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                                          The Kids on the Block (KOB) program educates children and the broader community about challenges and important issues that affect their lives, reaching nearly 40,000 children and adults in schools and community agencies throughout Middle Tennessee. Using puppets and other teaching tools, KOB promotes understanding and acceptance of all children and adults, regardless of their differences. Specific presentations include bullying prevention, awareness of differences, child abuse prevention, literacy, and respecting and accepting diversity.

                                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                                          KOB programming takes place during traditional school hours.

                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                          Call for details

                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                          Students in kindergarten through 4th grade in Middle Tennessee schools

                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                          No fee for school and community based programs

                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                          Interested schools call STARS to arrange a presentation.

                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                          Middle TN counties near Nashville

                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                          • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                            • Cannon County
                                                                                                                                              • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                                • Dickson County
                                                                                                                                                  • Montgomery County
                                                                                                                                                    • Robertson County
                                                                                                                                                      • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                                        • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                          • Warren County
                                                                                                                                                            • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                              • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                              Number:
                                                                                                                                                              615-279-0058
                                                                                                                                                              Name:
                                                                                                                                                              Main
                                                                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                                                                              SAP assists students in achieving academic and social success by promoting healthy development. Counselors provide school-based prevention, intervention and aftercare support, and more.

                                                                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                                                                              This program occurs during traditional school hours during the academic year in participating school districts.

                                                                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                              Call for details

                                                                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                              School-age children in participating school districts and schools.

                                                                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                                                                              This program is provided at no cost to students and their families.

                                                                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                              Youth are referred to STARS by self, school administrators, teachers, peers, guardians and others.

                                                                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                                                                              Middle TN areas near Nashville

                                                                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                              • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                                                • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Warren County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                                                                                                          615-279-0058
                                                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                                                          Main
                                                                                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LJ-8000.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                                                                          The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is an award-winning, evidence based program of STARS that addresses social and emotional barriers for youth, such as substance misuse, violence and bullying. SAP assists students in achieving academic and social success by promoting healthy development, reducing barriers to learning and building upon strengths. SAP counselors: provide school-based prevention, intervention and aftercare support services to staff, students and families; assist students in achieving academic and social success by promoting healthy development; reduce barriers to learning; reduce risk factors; build upon strengths; promote protective factors; and increase asset development and foster resilience.

                                                                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                                                                          This program occurs during traditional school hours during the academic year in participating school districts.

                                                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                          Call for details

                                                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                          School-age children in participating school districts and schools.

                                                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                                                          This program is provided at no cost to students and their families.

                                                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                          Youth are referred to STARS by self, school administrators, teachers, peers, guardians and others.

                                                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                          Middle TN county schools near Nashville

                                                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Tennessee
                                                                                                                                                                            • Davidson County
                                                                                                                                                                              • Rutherford County
                                                                                                                                                                                • Sumner County
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Warren County
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Williamson County
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilson County

                                                                                                                                                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                                                      Number:
                                                                                                                                                                                      615-279-0058
                                                                                                                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                                                                                                                      Main
                                                                                                                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FN-1500.9700) and related services within the Service Tree.

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