National Center for START Services™
National Center for START Services™
The National Center for START ServicesTM (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 2009 to provide technical assistance, clinical expertise, training, and consultation services that support the development of:
- Comprehensive evaluation of services & systems of care
- A systems linkage approach to service provision
- Expert assessment & clinical support
- Outcomes-based research & evaluation
- Short-term therapeutic resources & opportunities
- Cross-systems crisis prevention & intervention planning
- Family support, education & outreach
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
The START Model was developed and implemented in 1988 by Dr. Joan B. Beasley and her team to provide community-based crisis intervention for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The model is evidence-informed and utilizes a national database. It is a person-centered, solutions-focused approach that employs positive psychology and other evidence-based practices.
START Stands for Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment.
NCSS Departments
Information & Resources:
2021 NCSS Annual Report
Peer-Reviewed Publications
National Research Consortium on MHIDD
START Model Overview
Presenter:
Joan B. Beasley, PhD
Research Professor, University of New Hampshire
Founding Director, National Center for START Services™
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the START model, including its history, mission and values, approaches, and current implementation across the United States.
For more information about NCSS and the START model, please contact us at start.iod@unh.edu.
START Documentary Film
NOW WE HAVE HOPE: The Strength of the START Community
The START Film, produced by award-winning documentary filmmaker Dan Habib and the Center for START Services, captures the unique and groundbreaking practices and philosophies of the START model. START’s impact is viewed through the perspectives of START clients, family members, and local service providers in Fort Worth, Texas, New York City, and Durham, North Carolina.
NCSS Resources
| Resource | Category | Topic | Type | |
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| Integrated Mental Health Treatment Guidelines for Prescribers in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Integrated Mental Health Treatment Guidelines for Prescribers in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an overview of integrated health…
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Behavioral Health & Wellness, Health & Genetics | Healthcare | Books & E-Books |
