• Ep 78: START Services for IDD: Crisis Prevention and Mental Health Support with Robert Scholz

  • Jan 6 2025
  • Length: 17 mins
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Ep 78: START Services for IDD: Crisis Prevention and Mental Health Support with Robert Scholz

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  • Join Dr. Craig Escude in this enlightening episode of IDD Health Matters as he sits down with Robert Scholz from the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. Robert shares in-depth insights into the National Center for START Services, a pioneering program designed to provide mental health support and crisis prevention for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Starting in the late 1980s in Massachusetts, START has expanded nationwide, aiming to address healthcare disparities and improve access to mental health services for the IDD community. Listen as Robert discusses the program's origins, its evolution, and the real-world impact it has on families and individuals across the country. This episode is a must-hear for anyone interested in mental health advocacy and the innovative approaches to supporting those with IDD. For more details on START and how it could benefit your community, visit the link in our show notes.
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