STARS Nashville

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1704 Charlotte Avenue suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

EIN Number: 62-1285699

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Phone: 615-279-0058

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://starsnashville.org

Email: development@starsnashville.org

NTEE Code: F30: Mental Health Treatment

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to help young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing hope, health, and connection.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Helping young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing HOPE, HEALTH, & CONNECTION.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Student Assistance Program (SAP) STARS provides many levels of student prevention services, including universal prevention aimed at broad student populations, selective and indicated services targeted for at-risk students, & indicated for students already engaged in substance use and/or violence. STARS SAP was recognized by SAMHSA's Nationa Registry of Evidence based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Service components of the program include health promotion for the general student body; attention to students who are at special risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence/bullying, academic failure, school suspension, or dropping out; and early problem identification, referral, and intervention for students exhibiting problem behaviors. SAP is in the very early stages of planning an Enhanced SAP to serve students whose needs exceed what is currently being offered. Kids on the Block (KOB) Kids on the Block's mission is to educate children & the community about health & social concerns. Using puppets & other tools, KOB promotes understanding & acceptance of all children & adults regardless of differences. KOB addresses psycho-social problems, (prejudice ,bullying ,learning differences, child abuse social & personal problems, substance abuse.) Programs include: Sticks & Stones-how words can hurt/promotes caring & respect; Awareness of Differences- promotes understanding of all persons; Child Abuse Prevention-helps students to identify child abuse/ neglect -promotes talking to trusted adults; ; Be A Hero-Identifies and explains various forms of bullying and introduces alternatives to violence. The program integrates best practices around bullying prevention. KOB is also piloting a literacy program to help Tier 2 students strengthen their reading ability and enjoyment. Preliminary results have been outstanding! Trainings Nationally recognized, STARS' Executive Director, Rodger Dinwiddie, trains entire school districts and systems in the areas of substance abuse, violence and bullying prevention and intervention, as well as Student Assistance Program implementation and Restorative Practices. STARS has staff who have been professionally trained in the evidence-based Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and Restorative Practices. Dinwiddie, a certified master level trained national expert in Olweus, provides support and consultation to schools across the country. MOVE 2 STANDThe goal of this program is to engage student athletes and leaders to address the common issues schools experience through bullying, harassment, racism, violence and other social pressures that contribute to negative school climate and school culture. M2S has enhanced positive school relations across the state and in other states as well.Building Strong(er) Working RelationshipS helps adults have crucial conversations with others in life, be that at work, home, school, or community. Restorative Practices: This Whole school change program includes 11 essential elements: Affective statement, restorative questions, fair process, small impromptu conferences, proactive circles, responsive circles, and restorative conferences. Other Trainings: STARS offers a myriad of trainings covering topics from Suicide prevention intervention, postvention; Abuse prevention; strengthening families; work relationships, bullying prevention and more. Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA) 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. We believe people can recover. We do not give up. Gender-Specific Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs Services are free to youth ages 13 to 18 who are Tennessee residents and are uninsured or have insurance that will not pay for treatment. Length of program is based on individual needs. Our model is person-centered and based on evidence-based therapeutic models that are responsive to the particular needs of young females and males. Clinical Services 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. Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)

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Services Offered

  • Camps
  • Centers for Deaf & Hearing Impaired People
  • Substance Abuse Education & Prevention
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Youth Mentoring Programs

Populations Served

  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • People with Physical Disabilities

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