In an article published on March 28, 2025 by Erin Drumm and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Kelly Berardelli shares the impact Medicaid cuts will have on the individuals supported by Sertoma Star Services. “Any cuts to Medicaid have the...
Photo caption: (right to left) Zach Apt and Sheneka Crawford were honored by The Arc of Illinois on April 22. Pictured with Apt and Crawford are Executive Director Samantha Alloway (center), Sertoma Star Services President/CEO Kelly Berardelli, and Sertoma...
On June 13, Sertoma Star Services hosted our first group of community-based trainees in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) with an IDD focus. MHFA with an IDD focus reviews mental health challenges and how they relate to individuals who...
A group of advocates from Sertoma Star Services proudly traveled to Springfield on April 9 and 10 to support two critical efforts. The advocates consisted of individuals who receive support for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), those living with mental illness working toward...
SRS provides year-round, community-based leisure education and recreational services for persons with disabilities.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS, OCTOBER 2025 A short year following its merger of two respected human service agencies, Sertoma Star Services is announcing an expansion of its housing services to the community. On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Sertoma...
Announcement from the Board of Directors Kelly Berardelli has been appointed as the President/CEO of Sertoma Star Services, effective July 1, 2024. With her extensive background and experience working in the field serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Kelly Berardelli...
Consumers representing Sertoma Star Services had a great weekend at the Special Olympics Illinois- Region E Spring Games on May 4 and 5 at Thornwood High School in South Holland. The Spring Games include outdoor track and field events such as...
