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START Program - Sertoma Star Services - Alsip Office

4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803

Eligibility

Ages 18+ with a diagnosed mental illness AND an intellectual/developmental disability; Must have an active medical benefits card from Medicaid; Cannot require 24-hour medical supervision and must give informed consent to participate; Must have the ability to self-medicate, if medications are taken during program hours

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 2:30pm Tue 8:30am - 2:30pm Wed 8:30am - 2:30pm Thu 8:30am - 2:30pm Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm

Languages

English

Application process

Contact the intake department at [email protected] or (708) 748-1951 Ext. 455 for additional information.

Fees

Sertoma Star Services participates in the Illinois Medicaid Managed Care system called Health Choice and accepts all Medicaid Managed Care plans. They also accept private pay on a limited basis for special circumstances.

Service area

Cook County, IL

Sertoma Star Services' START Program is a specialized psychosocial rehabilitation program supporting people with an intellectual or developmental disability AND a mental illness. A Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program supports people in developing the skills to manage their mental illness, socialize with others, and decrease reliance on professional support. PSR groups focus on developing coping techniques for symptom management and increasing personal growth skills through on-site educational groups. PSR also offers community support services that focus on community integration to generalize skills with support from staff within a community setting.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/21/2022

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Sertoma Star Services

Sertoma Star Services' mission is to empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and those living with mental illness to achieve personal success by providing choices and opportunities.