STARS Nashville
Address
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 279-0058
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
Rodger Dinwiddie
Sandy Schmahl
Chief Operating Officer
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)
Services
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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
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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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
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Cannon County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cannon County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
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
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
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