NY START: Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources & Treatment

NYSTART provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to community partners and organizations to create a well-trained network at the community level that can better support individuals in their home.

NYSTART facilitates communication and partnerships across developmental disability, mental health, community and family networks to improve outpatient supports and community connections, improve treatment outcomes, and decrease the need for hospitalization and loss of community placement.

NYSTART Coordinators work with individuals, families, and service providers to develop a crisis plan for the person. The planning process includes reviewing current systems of care, recommending potential preventive and coping strategies for the person and caregivers, and agreeing on a process to access supports.

NYSTART can provide short-term therapeutic inhome supports for people age 6 and over who are enrolled. Additionally, short-term therapeutic Resource Center services are available for people age 21 and over.

The NYSTART clinical team is available to help assess emergencies and provide support at times of crisis. In-person assessment within two hours is available for individuals enrolled in NYSTART services.