Sertoma Star Services Community Mental Health and Counseling is a top Mental Health Provider in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Our programs and services support individuals who experience mental illness to work toward personal recovery. We are passionate about providing the highest quality treatment for you when you need us and invite you to take a moment and learn more about the many services we offer.
Why Sertoma Star Services
Recovery is the idea that people can improve their health and wellness and live a full and meaningful life, all while having a mental illness. Everyone here is at a different place in their recovery, and Sertoma Star Services programs and services are designed to meet the unique needs and interests of every person served.
A Community Mental Health Center is an array of services. It can include both individual- and group-based services. Some are more about skill-building and psychoeducation, whereas other services are more about therapy and processing. We provide services both at our location in Matteson and out in the community. It’s a package of services from which people can choose to meet their needs.
Staff engage with people in a collaborative partnership focusing on the following principles: establishing a personal definition of recovery, building on strengths, creating a positive future, enhancing quality of life, reintegrating into the community, and increasing a natural support system.
What We Offer
★ Programs and Services Offered through Medicaid Funding
Adult Mental Health and Counseling
A Personal Discovery Process
Our Adult Mental Health Services offers individual counseling and group therapy services. This program offers to support the whole person. Individual counseling provides an opportunity for exploring and processing thoughts, feelings and behaviors from the past and in the present. We encourage all consumers to work in our therapy groups as a way to build skills and develop relationships/ Therapy groups are a great way to gain knowledge and support about mental illness.
Services for Youth (5 years or older)
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Psychosocial Education
Sertoma Star Services is an experienced provider of mental health services in the South Suburbs that can help youth in your community get the support they need. Our programs offer support, resources, and care tailored to each individual and their family. We blend therapy, education, and research to address specific needs and inspire leadership in their own journey.
Community Support Team (CST)
Supporting Community Integration
The Community Support Team is an intensive level of care with a team-based approach that supports individuals with maintaining their independence in the community. This support may include managing independent housing, budgeting, learning and accessing community resources or resources that support recovery, or managing physical and mental health.
START (Dual Diagnosis)
Supporting Treatment and Recovery Together Program (START)
The Supporting Treatment and Recovery Together (START) program at Sertoma Star Services offers dual diagnosis support for individuals with a developmental or intellectual disability who are also experiencing mental illness. Services are provided through the use of psychosocial rehabilitation.
Employment Services
Competitive and Supported Employment
The Employment Services program supports people with mental illness in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. The philosophy of the program focuses on personal strengths and is based on the principle that employment is a route to recovery. The strategy for obtaining employment is through a person-centered process dedicating time and energy toward employment opportunities that are personally meaningful. The strategy for maintaining competitive employment is through a support team including clinical and employment staff. Job coaching is available, as needed.
Community Development and Education
Mental Health Awareness
Professional staff provide education to schools, agencies, first responders, medical personnel, public institutions, corporations, faith-based organizations and other members of the community at-large. The goal of the program is to reduce stigma and increase mental health literacy.
Examples of trainings available: Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth), QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Hearing Voices and Mental Health Basics Overview. View Flyer »
Professional staff provide on-site and web-based professional development trainings. CEU credit is offered for counselors and social workers.
For more information on training, contact:
Community Education
gwashington@sertomastar.org
708-748-1951 ext. 418
In order to receive Medicaid-funded Services, a person must:
- Be at least 5 years old
- Be diagnosed with a mental illness (recognized by Medicaid Rule 132)
- Not require 24-hour medical supervision
- Have an active medical benefit card from Medicaid
- Give informed consent to participate in Mental Health Services
- Have the ability to self-medicate, if medications are taken during program hours
- Meet the Medicaid funding criteria
Intake
To learn more about our programs, services and schedule, contact our intake department and one of our staff members will speak with you about your needs and interests.
For more information, contact our Intake Department at
708-748-1951 x455 or
IntakeCMHC@sertomastar.org
Learn more about what to expect at your intake appointment »
Funding Sources and Insurance Plans
Community Mental Health Services
- Aetna Better Health of Illinois (MMP and MMCP)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield (MMP and MMCP)
- Beacon Health Strategies (Humana) (MMP and MMCP)
- County Care MMCP
- Meridian Health Plan MMCP
- Meridian Total Health MMP
- Molina Health Care MMCP
We participate in the Illinois Medicaid managed care system called Health Choice. We accept all Medicaid managed care plans.*
*We accept private pay on a limited basis for special circumstances. We do not have a sliding scale fee schedule.