Welcome to STAR-Center
Services for Teens At Risk (STAR-Center) is a comprehensive research, treatment, and training center. Funded by the State of Pennsylvania's General Assembly in 1986 to address adolescent suicide and depression, our program provides individual assessment and treatment to teens who are experiencing depression and suicidality. We also provide community education services about depression and suicidality to schools, social service agencies, churches and other organizations that request them.
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Acknowledgment
This Website and our services are made available through funding from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly.
New Training Opportunity
"Assessment and Clinical Management of Suicidal
Youth."
This webcast is presented by Dr. David Brent, Director
of STAR-Center. The presentation was funded under award 1 U79 SM58386 by
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for U.S.
adolescents. In 2007, 14.5% of U.S. high
school students reported seriously considering attempting suicide …. read more
Continuing Education Credits are available for those who view the full
program.
2.0 CEUs are offered for a nominal fee for CADC, CPRP, NBCC,
PCHA, Psychologist, SW, and CEU. 2.0 ACT 48 credits are also available
for educators.
Click here to view this program.