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.



IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS,

CALL 1-800-273-TALK
or 1-800-SUICIDE.