TAKING THE STAGE Improv Club Builds Confidence Through Creativity At Sertoma Star Services, we help our consumers lead a life that is meaningful to them. That means working closAs David places the helmet over his head, his inhibitions slip...
WHERE COMPASSION MEETS ACTION Honoring Our Sertoma Star Team An agency like Sertoma Star Services is only as strong as the people within it. Our consumers and families are the reason we do this important work, but it is...
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Learning to Support Mental Wellness In 2024, 23.4% of U.S. adults — about 61.5 million people — experienced a mental illness, representing more than one in five adults.* Despite how common mental health challenges are, many people...
Consumers Aeriol, Tracey, Jennica, and Jessica traveled to Indianapolis on February 12 to participate in The Arc of Indiana’s Valentine’s Day at the State House, an annual advocacy event bringing together self-advocates from across the state. During their visit,...
WRITING A NEW CHAPTER Learn How John is Facing the Future With a New Purpose At 77, John has spent a lifetime telling stories, from stopping an ice cream thief to reeling in “the big one” on a fishing...
AN EARLY START FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: COMPASSIONATE YOUTH INTERVENTIONS Mary Aitchison, Youth Services Manager Mary Aitchison has been in the field of counseling for the past 30 years, eight of which have been spent at Sertoma Star Services....
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST Understanding Person-Centered Care and POMS At Sertoma Star Services, we help our consumers lead a life that is meaningful to them. That means working closely with the individual and their support staff to understand their goals....
TURNING CHALLENGES INTO SWEET SUCCESS Tasia Finds Fulfillment at Edible Arrangements: The retail center of Homewood, includes a solid brick building outfitted with a cheerful red-lettered sign: Edible Arrangements. The massive windows reveal artful light fixtures, a spacious counter,...
MOVING THROUGH TRAUMA TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS Learn how Skopiotis’ journey at CMHC changed his life: At Sertoma Star Services, our mission is deeply rooted in empowering individuals to achieve personal success — whatever that looks like for them. We...
BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES: LEADING SERVICES WITH HEART AND VISION Simone Hawkins, Administrator of Applied Behavioral Services: When Simone Hawkins graduated from high school, one thing stood out: many of her peers lacked critical life skills and stability. Chronic tardiness,...