Cook County Commissioner Visit

The Honorable Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner of the 6th District, visited Sertoma Star Services recently to present a resolution in honor of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in Cook County. The Board of Commissioners chose Sertoma Star...

Medicaid Cuts: Interview with CEO Berardelli

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...

Staff Excellence Recognized by The Arc

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...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) with an IDD Focus

Sertoma Star Services has launched community-based training in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) with a focus on recognizing the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. MHFA with an IDD focus reviews mental health challenges and how they relate to individuals...

Sertoma Star Joins in Advocacy Days

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 Winter Programs

SRS provides year-round, community-based leisure education and recreational services for persons with disabilities.