A commitment to service
We believe in a
STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH

Lodestar focuses on helping children and families build upon their existing skills, supports, and successes in Long Island and NYC.

Lodestar is hiring
We are looking for
DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Our team makes a tremendous impact in the lives of youth. Volunteer or apply to work with us today!

Farmingdale Office
Our new premiere
DROP-IN CENTER

Lodestar has opened a new youth center in Farmingdale! We are excited to use this space to provide engaging and community-based services and care.

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Lodestar is a Light that Guides the Way

Lodestar Children’s Services provides kids with mental health and behavioral health needs with home and community-based services to provide them with the support they need to stay within the comfort and safety of their homes and communities. We aim to empower children and families to take charge in their own treatment and recovery and prevent more vulnerable youth from out-of-home placement due to mental health struggles.

We are a licensed provider of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) along with Children and Family Treatment Supports and Services (CFTSS) which help our Lodestar Kids engage in their community and take charge of their education, their work, and their life.

Mental Health at Home – Our Approach

Home and Community Services

HCBS provides one-on-one care where clients feel the most comfortable, in their homes and in their communities.

We believe that feeling welcome and engaged with your community is one of the strongest supports to prevent institutionalization, and strive to provide this security for the clients we serve.

Children Family Treatment and Support Services

CFTSS includes a more in-depth approach into treatment and recovery.

These one-on-one services are provided in the home or in the community and aim to help youth and their families develop strong coping skills and treatment plans to take charge of their mental health.

Assessment and Linkage

Our expert team is here to answer your questions, offer clinical assessments for service eligibility, and are dedicated to providing resources and support both inside and outside of Lodestar. Whether you’re new or returning, Lodestar is committed to helping your family take the next step with personalized care, resources, and ongoing support.

600+ supported families by Lodestar


Lodestar serves kids and families in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn





$225,000 donations were raised

*Lodestar proudly announces reaching seven figures in donations, enhancing our mental health services for children and families. While we receive support from Medicare and other sources, every donation significantly impacts our community efforts. Donations are crucial, but we also receive funding from Medicare and other sources.


15,000 visits as of 2024

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A Dream To Help Kids Stay At Home.

Since 2016, Lodestar Children’s Services has worked to become a vital part of the children’s mental health care system for New Yorkers in the downstate region. Our tremendous growth in recent years is a testament to the quality of care we are providing and the unmet need for at-home mental health services for kids that continues to exist. In the last nine years, we have expanded from Long Island into Queens and Brooklyn, employ over 100 staff, and have helped over 600 New York families in need!

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