STARS Nashville

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Telephone Numbers