START (Center for START Services)
Project Description:
THE CENTER FOR START SERVICES: Consultation and Training in Crisis Prevention, Management, and Support for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs
Mission: To enhance local capacity and provide collaborative, cost-effective support to individuals and their families through exemplary clinical services, education and training, with close attention to service outcomes.
The START program model which was first developed in 1988, presents a least restrictive model of care/support that offers provision of multi-modal clinical assessment and support, training and empowerment for families and caregivers including effective behavior management and therapeutic tools, a residential therapeutic respite facility, and optimal utilization of existing resources through:
* System linkages
* Used throughout the United States to enhance the service system though active collaboration
* Provides professional and logistic 'linkages' between service providers in multiple disciplines
* Improves expertise across systems of care
* Promotes the use of 'generic' services whenever possible
* 'Special' services provided for those who need them
* Sustainable blended funding
* Services designed to fill service gaps START is an evidence based program model. Research outcomes include:
* Reduction of emergency service use
* High rates of satisfaction by families and care recipients
* Cost effective service delivery
Keyword(s):
dual diagnosis, DD/MH, MH/ID, systems linkage approach
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
