To improve the psychological well-being of children and adolescents --- especially those at risk for suicide and interpersonal injury --- STAR-Center will work to increase the capacity of youth-serving organizations, including schools, social services agencies, government agencies, and community groups.

By working in collaboration with youth-serving organizations, we recognize and respect the critical role of the local community in determining the needs of its youth. We seek not to replace or direct the local organizations' efforts, but to strengthen and expand them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise: "Keep leadership and ownership at the community level. ...agencies may provide support or be involved, but the community should be the leader."

Our role is to assist you in the development and dissemination of resources to improve children's psychological well-being. Through a multidisciplinary approach, STAR-Center can create and coordinate resources sometimes unavailable to a local youth-serving organization or community group. In return, you can inform us to ensure that our research, training, and clinical efforts are responsive to your needs.