START Program - Sertoma Star Services - Alsip Office
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
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803
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;
Voice
Voice
Fax
(708) 371-9747
Fax
(708) 371-9747
Application process
Contact the intake department at [email protected] or (708) 748-1951 Ext. 455 for additional information.
Fee
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.
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
Languages
English
Service area
Cook County, IL
Agency info
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.