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About Grounded Stars

Grounded Stars is a youth-centered mental health and wellness organization built for youth of color — from birth through age 24. We lead with one bold belief: prevention is power. While we call New York home, our virtual services reach youth and young adults nationwide.

We are a prequalified New York City Health and Human Services provider, committed to culturally grounded care and equitable access to wellness for youth and families across NYC and beyond. We offer clinical care, blending trauma-informed therapy, life skills coaching, and preventative wellness — all designed to help young people thrive before crisis begins.

We focus on equitable access for youth of color while remaining open to all youth and families.

What We Do

At Grounded Stars, we provide a full-circle approach to mental wellness, supporting emotional growth, self-esteem, and real-life coping skills through:

Trauma-Informed Therapy & Clinical Services (Ages 0–24)

Non-Clinical Mentorship & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs

Creative Wellness Workshops & Peer-Led Projects

Academic & Life Skills Support (including 504 & IEP guidance)

Youth Job Readiness & Career Mentorship

Family Support & Wraparound Case Management

Medicaid-Eligible Case Management Services

Grounded Stars is actively positioned to provide and expand the following case management services, in alignment with NYC Medicaid and youth-serving models:

Family Support & Wraparound Case Management

We offer care coordination for youth and their families navigating complex systems, including:

Emotional and behavioral support planning

School coordination (504s, IEPs, attendance, and crisis support)

Crisis intervention and referral management

Coordination with primary care, mental health, and social services

Case tracking and advocacy across housing, benefits, and legal needs

Health Home Care Management

We are eligible to serve Medicaid-enrolled youth with:

Two or more chronic conditions

A serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Trauma histories or family system involvement

Our trauma-informed, culturally affirming team provides:

Individualized care plans

Strength-based assessments

Cross-system communication and documentation

Engagement with family, schools, and providers

Targeted Case Management

Grounded Stars delivers youth-centered support services for:

Juvenile justice-involved youth

Court-ordered mental health programming

School reintegration and probation transitions

Administrative & Care Navigation Services

For families who may not qualify under Medicaid but still need help managing resources, we provide:

Guided referrals to housing, food, education, and legal aid

Navigation through insurance enrollment or mental health services

Ongoing check-ins and coaching to maintain service continuity

Services at a Glance

Individual & Group Therapy (Ages 0–21)
Licensed professionals specializing in trauma, youth development, and culturally responsive care.

Young Adult Therapy (Ages 22–24)
Transitional life skills, emotional wellness, and identity-affirming support for young adults navigating independence.

Prevention & Mentorship Services
Mental health education, digital wellness, social coaching, and job readiness.

Academic Advocacy & Navigation
Support for 504 plans, IEPs, home instruction, and school-based accommodations.

Creative & Peer-Led Programs
Art, sports, gaming, healing circles, and collaborative projects centered on joy and connection.

Family & Community Wraparound Care
Medicaid-eligible case management, youth reentry support, and non-clinical care navigation.

Why Families & Youth Choose Grounded Stars

Every service we offer is built with compassion, cultural affirmation, and community connection. From virtual therapy and wellness game nights to real-world advocacy and creative workshops, Grounded Stars creates safe, inspiring spaces where youth feel seen, supported, and celebrated — while gaining real-life tools to navigate life with confidence.