Welcome To

The STAR Program

The STAR Program empowers individuals who have experienced trauma to heal, grow, and thrive in their daily lives at home, in school, at work, and in the community. Building on RIAC’s trusted expertise in refugee resettlement and community health, STAR offers culturally informed support that promotes well-being, healing, and meaningful integration.

Our Mission

Empowering resilience through compassion, culture, and care.

At the STAR program, our goal is to expand access to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate clinical services, along with holistic case management, for refugees and other populations eligible under the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) across Massachusetts. Through these efforts, we aim to support the successful integration and long-term well-being of individuals and families as they rebuild their lives in a new environment. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community by collaborating with local partners and continuously adapting our services to meet the evolving needs of those we serve.

Our Programs

Discover our range of programs designed to support healing, growth, and community integration.

Individual therapy sessions

Support for navigating the challenges of relocation and adjusting new experiences.

Group wellness Sessions

Connect with others who share similar experiences in a safe, supportive

Educational Workshops

We provide workshops on language, employment, finance, technology, and gender-based violence.

Support Services/
Case management

We help refugees overcome resettlement challenges through personalized guidance and community support

Testimonials

team members

Meet Our Wonderful Staff

The STAR Program brings together clinicians, program leaders, and community health workers dedicated to culturally responsive care and long-term community support.

Alisa Miller, PhD
STAR Program Director
Ndeye Gaye
Star program manager
Jenae Spencer
Star clinician
Anwar Alananzeh
STar clinician
Nazawali Hamza
STAR Afghan Community Health Worker
Manoucheka Jean Philippe
STAR Haitian Community Health Worker