STAR: Specialized Treatment for Adolescent Recovery

STAR, (Specialized Treatment for Adolescent Recovery) is an integrated treatment option for adolescents, ages 13-17, with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Typically, youth with a dual diagnosis must receive separate treatment from separate therapists and treatment professionals, often at different locations. The STAR program increases each child’s likelihood of long-term recovery by providing a centralized option that integrates the goals of mental health and substance use treatment into one location.

Youth will receive interventions including individual, family, and group counseling, case management, crisis support, and medication management. Parenting workshops will also be available for parents/caregivers. Services will be provided on campus as well as in home, school and other community settings to help youth integrate the skills learned in treatment in their daily routine, supporting their total recovery. Children will receive treatment and intensive programming for approximately 6 months, and their families will be actively engaged as members of their children’s recovery team.

STAR's professional staff of licensed  therapists and caseworkers will use the 7 Challenges Model, an evidence-based program designed specifically for adolescents with substance use problems and mental health challenges. Staff will also be certified in Teaching Family Model®, an evidence-based behavior modification practice that teaches at-risk children to improve their behaviors and social skills that has been implemented campus-wide at The Children's Home.

For more information on STAR, please contact Melissa Haag-Costin at 513-272-2800 or MHaag-Costin@thechildrenshomecinti.org.