Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc operates across ten California counties, delivering mental health and social services to over 40,000 children, youth, and families annually. Founded in 1988, the organisation maintains more than 45 locations and operates over 50 specialised public mental health programmes.
The company provides crisis residential treatment centres, behavioral health urgent care centres, psychiatric health facilities, and community-based support services. Its clinical offerings span crisis intervention, trauma-informed counseling, outreach for at-risk youth, and acute care programmes, all structured around community-based treatment models.
Central Star has earned Great Place to Work certification for eight consecutive years, reflecting its organisational culture and employee engagement. The company operates with a focus on measurable outcomes and community impact across its service areas in California.






