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ASun Star Community Outreach Program Inc

StrongerTogether.

Brighter Futures.

Compassionate, personalized services for children, adults, and families, designed to empower growth, independence, and lasting well-being.

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How We Help

Every person.Every potential.

Individualized support. Meaningful progress. Lasting impact.

We start with the person, not the program. Wherever you are in your journey, whether you're a parent seeking support, navigating your own mental health, building independence, or finding your way to recovery, there's a place here for you.

Children & Families

Children & Families

  • Behavioral support
  • ABA therapy
  • After-school programs
  • Social skills groups
  • Family counseling
Children & family services
Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health & Wellness

  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • IOP
  • Medication management
  • Trauma-informed care
Mental health services
Independence & Life Skills

Independence & Life Skills

  • Day Habilitation
  • Community Inclusion
  • Supported Employment
  • Life Skills Training
  • Respite Services
Independence programs
Substance Use & Recovery

Substance Use & Recovery

  • Substance use counseling
  • Intensive outpatient
  • DUI program
  • Recovery court
  • Medication management
Recovery support
One mission.Infinite possibilities.
Nickie Alston, CEO & Founder of ASun Star

Nickie Alston

CEO & Founder

A Message from Our CEO

This work is personal.

This mission is bigger than us.

At ASun Star, we see the potential in every individual. Through compassion, innovation, and unwavering support, we empower each person to discover their strengths, embrace their journey, and shine as their brightest Star!

We believe in potential. We believe in people.
And we believe in showing up, every single day.

The ASun Star Experience

Care that sees
the whole you.

ASun Star delivers holistic, family-centered care for children, youth, and adults across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We meet you where you are, at home, in school, in the community, and in our centers, with compassion, consistency, and results.

Person-centered

Every plan is built around the individual.

Family-inclusive

Families are partners, never on the outside.

Strength-based

We build on strengths to create lasting change.

Children, families, and individuals ASun Star serves across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Comprehensive Services

Evidence-based services delivered with heart.

In our centers, in your community, and wherever life happens.

Where we are

NJ, PA, Center-based, In-home, School-based, Community and Mobile Care.

Trusted since 2005

Two decades of empowering lives and strengthening families.

Qualified Professionals

Our behavioral health professionals hold the credentials their work requires.

Inclusive & Affirming

Culturally responsive care that honors every identity and background.

Stronger Together

Collaborating with families, schools, and communities for lasting change.

You don't have to do it alone.

We're here for you.

By the numbers

21+
Years of Community Impact
2005
Founded with Purpose
2States
Serving NJ & PA
10+
Specialized Programs & Services
Across the Lifespan
Children, Adults & Families
365Days
Committed to Helping People
In the Spotlight

Recognized. Featured.
Trusted.

Press coverage, and a look inside each of our three centers, told by the people who work in them.

The change we work toward

Participant Testimonial

Every story reflects the lives we touch and the difference we make, together.

Reviews
4.6(75)4.6 out of 5, from 75 Google reviews, checked 2026-08-23

75 reviews, and counting.

Public Google reviews give visitors a quick, checkable signal about ASun Star, alongside the participant stories on this page.

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Participant Testimonial

Everyone here is so welcoming, hands-on with the kids, and very friendly.

Hear how our caring and supportive team creates a welcoming environment where every child feels comfortable, valued, and supported.

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Participant Testimonial

We love the Summer Camp Program and the weekend respite services!

See how our programs create fun, meaningful experiences that children and families can enjoy together.

Parent of a participantVideo testimonial

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Participant Testimonial

My son appreciates the opportunity to have music included as part of his therapy sessions.

Discover how familiar music helps create joyful moments and keeps the child engaged throughout his activities.

Parent of a participantVideo testimonial

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Participant Testimonial

We love how much support my son receives. The staff is wonderful, and my son always feels included in everything.

Learn how our caring team supports each child’s unique needs while creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels included and valued.

Parent of a participantVideo testimonial

What families say on Google

Such an amazing encounter with ASun Star Dr. Christiana, staff & families today. So proud to connect with so many beautiful people making the world a better place.

Deniece W.Google review

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What We Work Toward

The Change
We Work Toward.

Illustrative examples of the outcomes our programs are designed to support, written to show the change we work toward, not actual client testimonials.

ABA Services

Our ABA program is designed to help children build new skills through patient, individualized support from an experienced team.

, The kind of change our ABA program is built for
Outpatient Counseling

Outpatient counseling is designed to give individuals practical tools to manage anxiety and reconnect with the people who matter to them.

, The kind of change our counseling program is built for
I/DD Services

Our I/DD services are designed to help people with disabilities feel seen and supported while building greater independence.

, The kind of change our I/DD program is built for
Insurance & Coverage

Accepted Insurances Include

We work with many major insurance plans across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Don't see yours? Call us, we'll check your coverage.

New Jersey
Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare
Horizon NJ Health
Horizon NJ Health
Aetna
Aetna
AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth
UnitedHealthcare / Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
Optum
Optum
Cigna
Cigna
Wellcare
Wellcare
WellPoint
WellPoint
Pennsylvania
Medicare
Medicare
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark BCBS
Aetna Better Health of PA
Aetna Better Health
Magellan Health
Magellan Health
Cigna / Evernorth
Cigna / Evernorth
PA Health & Wellness
PA Health & Wellness
Optum
Optum
UPMC Community Care BHO
UPMC Community Care
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare

Insurance coverage verification is provided as a general guide. Please contact us to verify your specific plan's coverage and eligibility.

Why families choose us

Two Decades of building stronger communities together with a multidisciplinary team of specialists provides a whole-person, whole-family approach.

Holistic Approach
Holistic Approach
Nurtured Heart Approach
Nurtured Heart Approach
Strength-based
Strength-based
Trauma-informed Care
Trauma-informed Care
Evidence-based Approach
Evidence-based Approach
Inclusive & Affirming
Inclusive & Affirming
Community-centered
Community-centered
Since 2005 · Serving NJ & PA communities
Multiple Services Offered · Over 34 different services
Three Clinic Locations · East Rutherford NJ · Chester PA