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;

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.