STARR Family Behavioral Health updated their business hours.
In order to stay in compliance with the state wide Stay-At-Home order, S.T.A.R.R. Family Behavioral Health will be offering telephonic or video counseling in place of face-to-face counseling during this time. Our providers will be working diligently to provide the best mental health service for our clients.
Our physical building hours will be changed until this order has been lifted:
Monday - 10am to 5pm
Tuesday - 10am to 5pm
Wednesday - 10am to 5pm
Thursday - 10am to 5pm
Friday - CLOSED
Some of our providers will be available for extended hours for scheduled appointments.
Technical support for portal accounts and tele-behavioral health services will be available by appointment Monday through Friday. Please call the office or visit our website for more information.
www.starrfbh.com
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding.
Thank you.
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Proud to partner with Marine Toys for Tots for over 5 years! Check out their page for more information and don't forget to stop by STARR Family Behavioral Health in Nampa or Boise to fill out an application!
Marine Toys For Tots Boise
S.T.A.R.R. Family Behavioral Health is proud to partner with Toys for Tots organized by our local US Marine Corps again this year! Stop by one of our offices in Boise or Nampa to pick up an application, we have both English and Spanish applications available at both locations. For more information visit the Marine Toys for Tots Boise facebook page or https://boise-id.toysfortots.org
STARR Friends and Families! Today is the day to start picking up your turkeys and food boxes! We have plenty! If you didn’t get the chance to sign up, that’s okay! Give us a call or just show up and let us know how many you need!
Good Morning STARR friends and family! The holiday is quickly approaching us! This is the last week to call for a turkey and food box!! Please give us a call at 208-908-6399. If you are struggling with the demands of holiday shopping or simply keeping food on the table this is a great opportunity to receive the necessities of a hearty meal. If you know anyone in need you may also sign up and take it to them! Have a happy Tuesday!
Countinuing with our staff introductions! Today we are introducing June Boucher, LCSW.
June is so pleased to be part of the STARR Family Behavioral Health staff, having started working here in February 2020.
She grew up in West Los Angeles and graduated from Venice High School where, by the way, the movie Grease was filmed. When her daughter, Sunny, was born in 1969, June and her family moved to Boise where her sister was living. Due to a job opportunity, they moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1980 and returned to Boise in 1999.
June graduated with a BS in Psychology from Boise State University in 1975. She received her master’s degree in social work from Boise State University in 2013 and achieved her Clinical License in 2015.
While in Eugene, June worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 10 years. In 1990, she started and managed her own temporary personnel company, Staff Management Associates. After returning to Boise, June worked for Community Partnerships of Idaho where she provided on-the-job work assessments, with referrals from Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation and the Veteran’s Administration. After obtaining her master’s degree, she worked as a clinician at Intermountain Hospital for five years.
June specializes in adult and geriatric therapy. In her approach to therapy, she feels empathy and active listening are essential. June’s techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Her emphasis is motivational, by helping clients make needed changes through gaining skills in problem-solving, assertiveness, and conflict resolution, which is done through logical or rationalizing techniques, such as, guided imagery and visualization or reframing.
In her spare time June loves gardening, cooking, decorating, reading, and playing with her two cats, Morgan and Sky. June’s family expanded this year and, in addition to her daughter Sunny, through Ancestory.com, she was able to connect with a nephew and his family in Texas. June and her loved ones are looking forward to being able to meet in person when COVID is no longer a threat.
We are so grateful to have June and her sweet disposition on our team!
Here at STARR, we are lucky to have a very talented team of Community Based Rehabilitation Service, Case Management and Respite Care Providers in addition to the rest of our staff, who provide dedicated care to our clients all across the Treasure Valley.
Today, We will be highlighting Nice, one of our wonderful Respite Care Providers!
Nice was born in Congo, Brazzaville (West Africa) and has been in Idaho for 13 years.
Nice served as a Respite Care Provider throughout her graduate program because it allowed her to manage her own work schedule. She shares, "Although behavioral health across various services is challenging, it is incredibly rewarding seeing clients progress in the achievement of their goals."
As of tomorrow, Nice will hold a master's degree in social work! Congratulations, Nice! We are so proud of you!
She also holds a BSW as well.
Nice would like to spend her career serving as an international social worker for refugees and immigrants. However, she knows that the field seems to be growing every day, so she might end up doing something she never even considered to be "social work." We shall see!
Fun Facts:
Favorite Number?: 2 (all good things come in pairs)
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing?: Online shopping and adding things to my cart I can't afford and then deleting them
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing?: Hot springs, naps, and horror movies
Favorite food?: Chicken fried rice
Recent Adventure?: Visiting a hot springs every day for a week last month!
Now it is time to meet our wonderful Office Lead, Jill! She keeps everything in perfect order for our clients and team.
Jill comes to us by way of Augusta, Georgia. Before coming to STARR, she worked at a local elementary school for ten years. Jill strives to treat our clients with courtesy, respect, and dignity rather than simply a diagnosis. She emphasizes, “They are human beings first.”
We are so thankful to have Jill on our team! Thanks for all you do, Jill!
Fun Facts:
Favorite number: 28
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing? Reading or taking a nap
You have two weeks off, how do you spend it? My perfect two weeks off would be on a beach, somewhere with crystal clear water.
Favorite food: Shrimp pesto or watermelon in the Summer.
Recent adventure: A jet boat ride in Hell’s Canyon.
Hi everyone!
We are continuing with introductions of our wonderful team members today. Next up, Natalie Day, LMSW!
Natalie hails from Amityville, New York, having been raised here in Boise, since she was five years old.
Natalie prides herself on the eclectic approach she uses to serve client's needs. Her specific areas of interest include trauma, substance abuse, and an approach she calls, "the body knows".
She has shared that behavioral health and therapy has made a significant difference in her own life. Natalie was inspired to become a therapist herself after she was mentored by several influential therapists.
Natalie received her undergraduate degree from Washington State University in Fine Arts in 2013. She went on to take several years of interest based classes at The University of Utah, before ultimately earning her Master’s in Social Work in 2018.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Number: 13. It’s the day she was born!
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing: Natalie says, “walking with my corgi, learning something, watching satirical political shows. Crocheting, baking real quick. Or snacking.”
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing: Natalie’s ideal time off is spent camping, hiking, climbing, rafting, studying/learning something, spending time in the forest, or the beach.
Favorite food: Mongolian BBQ, corn on the cob, Thanksgiving everything, she can't decide!
Recent Adventure: Spending time in McCall, getting outside, seeing the first big blizzard of the year, and working remotely from one of her favorite places on the planet!
Hello STARR Friends and Family!
It's been a minute since we've posted and we have several new faces with us! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting all the wonderful members of our team!
To kick off our introductions, meet Clare, our Visitor Relations Specialist, her bright smile can be seen at our front desk each day!
Clare is a Boise native who’s happy to work alongside professionals in the behavioral health field. Clare is passionate about patient advocacy, mental health awareness and healing through writing. Clare is a student at Boise State University majoring in Writing, Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Family Studies. Clare plans to graduate in the Fall of 2021 and from there attend graduate school to obtain her master’s degree in Counseling. She looks forward to becoming a clinician herself in the near future.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Number?: 3
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing?: Calling my Grandpa.
You have two weeks off, what are you doing?: Going on a trip to Nashville.
Favorite food?: Broccoli or Tacos!
Recent Adventure?: A weekend in McCall!
Happy Holidays from all us here at STARR!
Another one of our lovely CBRS and Case Managers today, Julie!
Julie came to the STARR family from Florida. She shared that she likes to get to know a client for a minute and see what their interests are and then start at their level. She strives to be real with people and not judge. Julie works with both adults and children. She loves working with people who need help and want to learn how to improve their circumstances. Julie holds a BA in Elementary Education Leadership.
Fun Facts:
Favorite number? 11
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing? Having a cup of coffee in front of a fireplace or fire pit.
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing? Probably going to Florida to visit family or cleaning my house thoroughly.
Favorite food? Steak
Recent Adventure? A trip to FL and then back to MO for a beautiful time where she met some lifelong friends and had life changing moments that she’ll never forget.
STARR is here to help!!! Call our office to schedule an appointment today.
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Shoutout to My Donuts Boise for these sweet donuts for our wonderful STARR team!!!🍩🍩
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Hi STARR Families:
A quick reminder! If you signed up for Toys for Tots, today is the last day to pick up orders!
Pick-up is from 4-6pm tonight here at the STARR office. Masks and an ID are required for pick-up. Merry Christmas!
Now it’s time to meet our wonderful MSW intern, Natalee G!
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Natalie came to STARR having been raised in Mountain Home, Idaho. Her main goal is to help people become the best versions of themselves.
Natalie holds a Bachelor's in Biology, and is currently pursuing her Master's in Social Work.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Number?: 21
You have 30 minutes to kill, what are you doing?: Listening to Music while Bullet Journaling
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing?: Taking a trip somewhere!
Favorite food?: Mexican or Sushi
Recent Adventure?: Took a trip to Austin, TX for my best friend's birthday.
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We are grateful for all you do, Natalee!
STARR Family Behavioral Health is currently hiring!
We have openings for the following positions:
-Idaho Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LCPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW)
-Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist, Case Managers (Bachelor's Degree required)
-Respite Care Provider (High School Diploma or GED required)
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Do you want to set your work hours? Do you want to work in an environment that is dynamic, supportive, and collaborative? Do you want to make a difference for those in our community?
S.T.A.R.R. Family Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a passionate and driven individuals to join our team! S.T.A.R.R. is driven to make a difference for the clients we serve, the team within our organization, and the community as a whole. We pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment for professional growth, synergy as a team to problem solve to provide excellent care, and strong involvement within the community.
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Send us a message on Facebook with your contact info and resume to apply today!
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All of us here at STARR wish you the very best in 2021!
Happy Holidays from your STARR Family Behavioral Health Administrative Team!
Jill, Jessica, and Clare wish you the very best.⭐️🎅🏼
After a brief break for the recent holidays, we are back with staff introductions!
Meet Jack, another awesome CBRS and Case Management provider here at STARR.
Jack is originally from Michigan; however, before he moved to Boise, he also lived in Chicago and Denver.
Jack believes there is a lot of value in finding ways to bring out the various interests of individuals. He shares, "It's a good reminder to see a person's sense of enjoyment in life improve once they can find ways to participate more fully in life in a healthy way. "
Jack holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and English Literature. He is currently in graduate school studying Library Information Science.
Fun Facts:
Favorite number: 3
30 minutes to kill, what are you doing?: checking sports scores
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing: camping
Favorite food: Mexican
Recent Adventure: Lake Tahoe
Are you all ready for the first full week of 2021?! We encourage you to go out and smash your goals this week!🎉✨
📸: courtesy of Kendra Castillo on Pinterest
Wishing all of our amazing clients health and happiness in 2021. :)
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We are here to help you achieve your goals and become your best self. Send us a message or call our office today to inquire about the services we offer!
STARR Family Behavioral Health is hiring.
We are seeking quality individuals to join our team.
Click the links below to learn about our current openings:
https://www.indeed.com/job/targeted-care-coordinator-case-management-supervisor-e8bbdc52ec4735c6
https://www.indeed.com/job/respite-care-provider-aeca028ba6ac6e0d
https://www.indeed.com/job/mental-health-therapist-person-preferred-0ecd343900050844
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Starr-Family-Behavioral-Health-1/about?from=mobviewjob&tk=1era534tiocid800&fromjk=e8bbdc52ec4735c6&attributionid=mobvjcmp
Our very own, Yharman Williams is having a Pop-up Kitchen next Saturday from 11am-8pm!! He’d love to see some of our STARR friends and family there🎉🥘
Welcome home, Boise State University Head Football Coach Andy Avalos and family!!
The STARR Family Behavioral Health team wishes you the very best!!💙🧡
📸 courtesy of Boise State University Athletic Department
Good morning! Continued thanks and gratitude go out to our community based providers and therapists who have had boots on the ground from beginning to present time during the pandemic. Many of our providers have continued to work with clients face to face to ensure their behavioral health needs are met. We recognize your truly valuable work and want you all to know it does not go unnoticed! We are sharing a resource link to community providers, clients, and partners for the COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks again to all of the front line providers out there!
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Happy Wednesday!
Today, we want to highlight the importance of self-care. Self-care is a simple practice that can help improve mood and overall outlook on life during stressful times. Share some of your favorite self-care activities in the comments!
Definition via The International Self Care Foundation
Visit isfglobal.org to learn more.
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STARR Family Behavioral is here to serve our clients are their families. We strive to keep everyone updated!
Did you know we have what we call 'crisis magnets' available in our office? The crisis magnets are a list of helpful phone numbers that might be useful in an array of situations.
Stop by and pick one up or ask your provider for one today!
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Happy Friday from all us at STARR!
Here's a reminder as you walk into the weekend that ANY progress is progress. Healing sometimes isn't a linear process and that is okay!
We encourage you to rest and recharge this weekend.
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Here's your Friday reminder to take some time to laugh today! Share your current favorite meme with us in the comments.
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Good morning!
We are enjoying watching the beautiful snow fall this morning at the office. Wishing you all of the good vibes this Friday and into the weekend as well. Stay safe!
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Here is a sweet infographic when it comes to communication with kiddos during each stage from infancy to late adolescence.
"If you want to change the world go home and love your family."
-Saint Teresa of Calcutta
We are here to help with whatever your family needs, reach out today.
Image credit to All About Motherhood
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Good afternoon STARR Family and Friends!
Today, on #WellnessWednesday, we have another great resource for Treasure Valley families amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Self-Rescue Manual is a great list of community wide resources for an array of individuals.
Don't forget to be kind and that we are all in this together!😄
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Self Rescue Manual
Walking into the weekend and wishing you all the very best!
Life is all about perspective. We have a variety of services within our agency, give us a call if you need and we'd be happy to help!
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With the new year, our STARR family has grown. Meet one of our sweet new case manager/CBRS providers, Leah!
Leah was born in Chicago and graduated from college with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
She previously worked as a behavioral interventionist and intern at Faces of Hope Victim Center here in Boise.
Leah shares that, "Behavioral health is fulfilling and rewarding because I like to help people succeed." Her favorite food is pizza.
We are excited to have you on our team, Leah!
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Once again, our very own, Yharman Williams, will be back with his pop-up kitchen this weekend, February 20! Come say hi!
In the spirit of celebration, all of us here at STARR Family Behavioral Health wish you a happy #IWantYouToBeHappyDay 2021!
Possible ways to participle include:
Smiling at a stranger
Flowers for a loved one
Paying for coffee for the person behind you
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The possibilities are truly endless!
We are happy and grateful for our wonderful clients and their families here at STARR, it's truly an honor to have the opportunity to make a difference for you all on a daily basis.
Remember, kindness is magic.
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Image courtesy of the National Association of Social Workers
Happy Monday! We are back with a staff spotlight today....
Meet Aren, ("AIR"-"IN")
one of our newest CBRS/CM/TCC providers here at STARR.
Aren is originally from Iowa, having moved to Idaho in January 2021. She was born raised country girl who knows how to hunt and fish. Aren received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.
She believes that, "Everybody should feel equal as we are all the same in our own way. People's differences shouldn't separate them from others." Aren loves seeing someone realize that their differences can't hold them back from achieving what they thought was impossible, she notes, "It's life changing."
Fun facts:
Favorite number: 14
30 minutes to kill, what are you doing? Facetiming family back in Iowa
You have 2 weeks off, what are you doing?: Spending time with my loved ones (camping, fishing, anything outside)
Favorite food: Venison
Recent adventure: Moving to Idaho
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We are so appreciative of Aren and her hardworking, spunky spirit that she brings to our staff!
Happy FriYAY, STARR Friends and Families! We are wishing you a restful, safe, and beautiful weekend~
Get outside and enjoy the start of the lovely spring weather here in the City of Trees!
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March is Designated National Social Work Month by the National Association of Social Workers. This year's theme of the month is #SocialWorkersAreEssential
After a year like 2020, this is more true now than ever before.
We are so thankful for all of the social workers here at STARR and those around the country that make a different in the lives of others on a daily basis.
Shoutout to our fabulous LMSW's here at STARR:
Brent, Debbie, Natalie, Tina, Anne and Stephanie!
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Hi all!
Here is a great article with resources and ideas for families to have a restful and engaging spring break, despite COVID-19, fun activities are still possible!
It's right around the corner, plan and prepare with these ideas below.
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Fight COVID fatigue with pandemic-friendly spring break activities with your kids
Good morning! Just another reminder:
Yharman Williams, one of our fabulous CBRS/CM providers, is back with another pop-up kitchen out at the CHOW Public Market today from 11am to 8pm. Kick off spring with some yummy food!!
Here is a resource that might be helpful for anyone whose housing was impacted by COVID-19. Feel free to share!
We hope you all are having a great day.
We are here to support you, however we can, give us a call anytime to discuss services and meeting you or your family's needs.
~Making a difference, one family at a time~
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day from all of us here at STARR Family Behavioral Health.
Wishing a lovely, lucky day full of sunshine and fun times!
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Happy Spring Break, STARR families and friends! Spring Cleaning can be a popular activity given this time of year. Here are some out of the box ideas to cleanse your mind of unneeded clutter to prep for a sweet summer season. Graphic via @justgirlproject on Instagram.
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day from all of us here at STARR Family Behavioral Health.
Wishing a lovely, lucky day full of sunshine and fun times!
#Boise #idaho #starrfbh #playtherapy #counseling #CBRS #communitysupport #resources #hellomeridian #stpatricksday #bekind #springiscoming #cupcakes