Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG), headquartered in Long Beach, won a Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Healthcare Leadership Award recently for providing mental health services to youth and adolescents throughout Los Angeles County. Its programs like Star View Community Services, TEAMMATES, and the Star View Adolescent Center serve high-needs youth who are considered high risk. Many are unserved or underserved, in danger of falling through the cracks of homelessness, drug addiction, unemployment, or simply feeling and being removed from functioning society at large. Furthermore, the organization was recognized for its outstanding employment record, with over 1,000 employees as well as 250 new employees each year, including teaching opportunities for new graduates and intern possibilities for current students.
The Healthcare Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made major strides in helping Los Angeles residents receive better health care. Healthcare industry leaders and the Los Angeles Business Journal staff selected the nominees and the award winners from a wide cross section of entries. SBHG won in the category of “Community Clinic.”
“Stars Behavioral Health Group serves children who have come up through the foster care system or probation or have experienced neglect or trauma at home and are severely emotionally disturbed, so we were happy to see the Los Angeles Business Journal recognize this important area of healthcare and our efforts,” said Peter Zucker, PhD, President and CEO.
SBHG provides community-based services to more than 3,000 children and families in LA County annually. Through TEAMMATES, one of the largest “wrap-a-round” programs in the county, it supports families transitioning children out of foster care and juvenile probation. Star View Community Services delivers community-based mental health services on school campuses, in family homes, and at four offices.
For more information, visit www.starsinc.com.