National Center for START Services®
National Center for START Services®
The National Center for START Services® (NCSS) is an initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for people with IDD and mental health needs in the community. The National Center was established at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability in 2011 to provide technical assistance, clinical expertise, training, and consultation services that support the development of:
- Comprehensive evaluation of services and systems of care
- A systems linkage approach to service provision
- Expert assessment and clinical support
- Outcomes-based research and evaluation
- Short-term therapeutic resources and opportunities
- Cross-systems crisis prevention and intervention planning
- Family support, education and outreach
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
START Stands for Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment.
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