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"Now We Have Hope" captures the unique practices and philosophies of the START model.

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Clinical Director Jill Hinton, PhD, and Chief Medical Advisor Jennifer McLaren, MD presented at the Annual Meeting of the American and Canadian Academ... Learn More
Start Program Development
START Model

START is an evidence-based, community crisis prevention and intervention service model for individuals with IDD.

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Training & Professional Development
Training & Professional Development

Professional development trainings are evidence-informed and based on the foundation of START principles.

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Research & Evaluation
Research & Evaluation

Information, resources, and evaluation for NCSS research projects.

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The National Center for START Services aims to improve the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs by developing innovative training, conducting research, and implementing the START model in communities across North America.