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4576 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
Central Star Psychiatric Health
Address: 4411 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Suite 319, Fresno, CA 93702 · Map
Phone: (559) 600-2382
Website: starsinc.com
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
- Medications used
- Aripiprazole · Clozapine · IIoperidone · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents
- Payment accepted
- Community Mental Health Block Grants · Community Service Block Grants · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · State corrections or juvenile justice funds · State education agency funds · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Federally Qualified Health Center
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Case management service · Suicide prevention services · Education services
- Language services
- Spanish
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Smoking Cessation
- Conditions treated
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Nutrition Counseling · Online Therapy
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Children · LGBTQ+
- Aftercare
- Support Meetings
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Central Star Psychiatric Health
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Central Star Psychiatric Health
Central Star Psychiatric Health reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With California Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Fresno
Measured from the population center of Fresno County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Fresno, about 1.9 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Fresno, about 1.4 miles (7 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Fresno, about 1.4 miles (5 within 25 miles)
See the Fresno County treatment map, methadone clinics near Fresno County and Suboxone doctors near Fresno County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Central Star Psychiatric Health offer?
Central Star Psychiatric Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Central Star Psychiatric Health accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Central Star Psychiatric Health located?
4411 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93702.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Fresno?
From the center of Fresno County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Fresno, about 1.9 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.