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Project

AODD - Project START (Systematic, Theraputic, Assessment, resources, Treatment)

Center:

NM-Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Patricia Osbourn
[email protected]
505-272-0387

Project Description:

NM START is an evidence-based, community crisis prevention and intervention service model for individuals aged 6 and older with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability and other mental health needs. The START model is person-centered and solutions focused. START provides engagement of systems around crisis prevention, intervention and stabilization; collaboration with providers in the community, service coordinators, mobile crisis teams, inpatient crisis, hospitals and prescribers; crisis prevention and intervention planning, linkages and outreach; expertise on mental health from a biopsychosocial perspective and outreach and education for families and community partners, therapeutic strategies and supports.

Keyword(s):

crisis prevention, intellectual/developmental disability, mental health

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State