Hope.
Health.
Connection.
Compassion.

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

WHY STARS ROCKS

STARS helps over 100,000 children and youth yearly by offering fair access to prevention, intervention and treatment services in schools and communities. Our school-based services support students dealing with various challenges like trauma, violence, PTSD, substance abuse, depression, grief and loss, and bullying. These services, including mental health support and intensive outpatient treatment, are accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Since 1984, STARS has served some of our most disenfranchised populations by providing school-based programs like these:

PREVENTION

Evidence-based programs that educate and connect, so children, youth and their communities have the resources and power to thrive.

INTERVENTION​

School-based support to provide care and crisis intervention to prevent harm and improve functioning.

TREATMENT

School-based and intensive outpatient behavioral and mental health treatment services for adolescents and young adults who need a higher level of support.​

TRAINING​

Training and professional development to support youth voice and positive school culture by giving young people, schools, teachers, parents, community organizations and more the skills to create hope, health, connection and compassion.

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Bullying is a worldwide problem. That is why STARS Nashville has actively supported the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) since its inception. And that is ...

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We’re so proud of Lori Beth Dunlap for speaking to issues she’s witnessed within our community and demanding action to help shape a better future ...

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We couldn’t do it alone and are so grateful for our amazing partners who give us hope and financial health.

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STARS is deeply committed to creating a culture and work space that centers on the power of relationships, that values diversity of perspective and experience, and that honors the dignity, worth, and contributions of all.