APRIL 2023
Lodestar meets with Babylon Councilman DuWayne Gregory, an elected official who strongly commits to mental health. See here.
Lodestar turns 7 years old on April 29, 2023. See here.
FEBRUARY 2023
Lodestar has announced its next Fundraising Gala- THEN AND NOW! Click here to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!
SEPTEMBER 2022
Lodestar has received its clinical licensure and operating certificate to begin providing the clinical component services within the CFTSS program. This also means we are now directly assessing youth for service eligibility!
APRIL/MAY 2022
Lodestar kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with our 2nd Milestones for Mental Health event!
DECEMBER 2021
Lodestar has released our first Newsletter! This newsletter will allow us to share exciting news, events, and ways to incorporate mental health into your daily routine. Keep your eyes out for all the amazing things happening at Lodestar!
SUMMER 2021
Lodestar currently serves around 145 families in four counties. Our staff has grown to over 60 employees, some of which have begun working with clients in Brooklyn! Lodestar also added a new board member – thank you to Michelle Caminas, longtime supporter and donor, for sharing your expertise.
MAY 2021
Our fundraiser – Milestones for Mental Health – was a resounding success! Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to raise approximately $55,000, exceeding our goal! All of this money will go towards providing children with the beneficial services that they need to live fulfilling lives.
SUMMER 2020
Lodestar has surpassed the centennial mark, as we now work with over 100 families! This tremendous progress, amid, difficult and uncertain times, is a testament to our growing reputation as a premiere provider of high-quality in-home children’s mental health services. Growth, growth, growth! Lodestar now employees ~45 staff members.
MARCH 2020
Lodestar has arrived in New York City, successfully expanding CFTSS and HCBS service offerings to Queens youth and their families!
JANUARY 2020
Lodestar has added a new Board member– thank you to Kris Weinisch, a longtime donor, for volunteering your expertise towards supporting local children’s mental health
FALL 2019
We are selling tickets for our upcoming REVERSE RAFFLE on 11/8 at the Babylon American Legion. Click here to learn how to support our cause and get a chance to win cash prizes!! You don’t have to attend the event to win… but we hope to see you there! Only 300 raffle tickets sold– so buy yours today!
AUGUST 2019
Lodestar has begun providing Youth Peer Support services to local families. This exciting new service is provided directly by adults who have been child recipients of mental health services. We have also completed contracts with several Managed Care organizations, expanding the scope of our services even further!
MARCH 2019
Lodestar is now an approved Medicaid provider and is accepting direct referrals! Email jregan@pcy.qnq.mybluehost.me to learn more!
NOVEMBER 2018
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AUGUST 2018
Lodestar is now employing 24 workers, including 5 full-time to staff, to serve over 75 Suffolk County children! We are so thankful for the opportunity to expand our reach!!
MAY 2018
We had an amazing evening with over 200 guests on-hand and over $20,000 raised. To learn more, take the time to view our amazing photos by Phyllis Henry and Sophia Pavlatos that captured out amazing evening on May 3rd.
APRIL 2018
Listen to our LIVE appearance on WRCN 103.9 “Your Island Live with Tom Schiliro,”as Lodestar leadership discusses the imperative need for more children’s mental health support.
WINTER 2017
Lodestar is now employing 14 workers and serving over 40 Suffolk County children! We are so thankful for the opportunity to expand our reach!!