Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Boston Services for Trauma and Resources for Families (STAR)


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Our goal is to develop, enhance and strengthen the ability of children and their families to reduce their trauma related symptoms and live fulfilling lives

The Boston Services for Trauma And Resources (STAR) program is dedicated to providing mental health services to children and adolescent patients who have experienced traumatic events. We provide evidence-based trauma treatment that is individualized for each patient’s needs, challenges, strengths, and goals. Our team works closely with children and adolescents, their families, and schools and community to enhance supports, reduce trauma symptoms, enhance well-being. Treatment through Boston STAR may occur via telehealth or in-person at Boston Medical Center, as clinically appropriate and accessible to the family, and can include referrals for additional clinical supports as indicated. 

Boston STAR Services are available to children and adolescents who receive medical care at BMC or one of our affiliated community health centers.

If your child receives care elsewhere, please contact your pediatrician for referrals to behavioral health supports.

 

Request an Appointment

Make an appointment by phone: 617.414.3820

New Patients: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry phone number: 617.414.4561

Contact Us

Call (617) 414-3820 or email BostonSTAR@bmc.org for questions about the Boston STAR program including:

  • Rescheduling an appointment
  • Directions to our offices
  • Hearing more about any of the services we provide
  • Other questions about the program

Treatments and Services

Therapy: The Boston STAR team utilizes evidence-based treatments for trauma that have been effective when used with children and adolescents. These therapies include Trauma Systems Therapy (TST), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and a brief coping skills intervention for children and adolescents with PTSD. Additional therapies may be available in the practice based on clinician availability. 

Medication: Every child reacts to trauma differently. There may be instances in which medication is needed to support the child/adolescent. Child and adolescent psychiatrist will evaluate by speaking to the child/adolescent, therapist, and anyone else who works with the family and child/adolescent in order to make the best recommendation for medication.

Our Team

 

 

 

 

Lillian Gomes, Cultural Broker & Community Healthcare 

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Sponsors

This program is made possible through:

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