Overcoming Drug Addiction
Success Stories @ STARSA truly heart-wrenching story that shows the extent our STARS counselors go to help students overcome the barriers to social and emotional success. A STARS Counselor recently told us this story … “I worked with this student on an on-going basis last year. The student was using drugs heavily. His mother kicked […]
STARS awarded Top Workplaces in 2014
Top Workplaces in Tennessee50 organizations and companies were recognized by the Tennessean this year as the Top Workplaces in Tennessee. STARS is one of them! We are thrilled to announce that this year we did it again! Two years in a row we have made the list of top places to work in Tennessee and […]
Vince Gill Benefit Featured in The Tennessean
With a little help from our friends – yes Vince Gill – our 6th event is coming up Nov. 14 at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Don’t forget to reserve your seats. Make sure to take a look at what The Tennessean has to say about our incredible event that is quickly approaching!This is […]
10 Tips To Help If You Are Being Bullied
The first thing to remember if you are experiencing bullying is that you are not alone and actions can be taken to make things better. A lot of kids feel like they do not have any control and their only hope is the problem will go away on its own. STARS is here to reassure […]
A Gusty Move
“Coaches Key To Anti-Hazing: Knowing pulse of team touted amid New Jersey fallout.” USA Today, October 10, 2014 A Gusty Move To cancel the remainder of the football season for the Sayreville War Memorial High School (New Jersey) is a gutsy move. In this era of football fervor these coaches and administrators did the unthinkable. […]
What is the BEE A FRIEND Campaign?
BEE A FRIEND In collaboration with STARS students, Lauren Jernigan and Laurella Campbell, and the Nashville Predators, we want to challenge you to help to promote kindness and compassion by being a friend to someone who needs it most. October is Bullying Prevention month, it is the perfect opportunity to encourage adults and young individuals […]
What is Bullying vs. What is NOT Bullying
I hated walking alone. The memories still sting when I recall middle and high school. I’m twenty-three years old and I can remember every detail. Three girls, none of whom I knew, decided I was going to be the object of their “affection.” Like clockwork, on my way to the annex of our building, I […]
Suggestions to Help Your Loved Ones
Alcoholism or drug dependence can be painfully hard to help someone overcome. While at times ignoring the problem may seem easier, in the long run denying it or minimizing it is more damaging to you, other family members, and the person for whom you are concerned. Individuals with substance abuse disorders often have a mental […]
Guest Blogger – Brad Schmitt
For today’s blog post we have a very special guest blogger, Brad Schmitt! Brad is a Nashville based blogger over at Nashville Recovers, and today he will share a glimpse of what recovery looks like and some of the road blocks older peers face when trying to help motivate young adults to start on a new […]
Nashville RecoveryFest 2014
To honor National Recovery Month, please join STARS, as well as families, friends, and individuals impacted by the power of recovery, on September 27, 2014 at the East Park Greenspace in Nashville, TN from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Let’s celebrate and spread the message that recovery does happen! Why Attend The Event? Recovery is […]
