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Project

Arkansas START Program

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Karan Burnette
[email protected]
501-301-1105

Project Description:

ArkSTART is the state project to provide emergency intervention for individuals with developmental and behavioral health diagnoses who are experiencing difficulty manifested in behavioral outbursts. The program is designed to provide technical assistance to staff and families who support the individual to prevent them from losing their community placement as a result of difficult, dangerous or destructive behaviors. ArkSTART is modeled after the Center for START Services at the UCEDD in New Hampshire (the Institute on Disabilities). The goals are to provide technical assistance and training, to reduce the number of placements in psychiatric treatment facilities, and to enable the individuals served to lead more productive, inclusive lives in their communities. The project is operated statewide with regional START Coordinators housed in various locations.

Keyword(s):

behavior

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State