National Center for START Services

NCSS is a program of the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability that aims to improve mental health outcomes for people with IDD

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Want to join our team? We're hiring at the National Center for START Services and across the START Network. See employment opportunities at https://t.co/rn1fCe95Za. Please share!

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Reminder! Our website is now at https://t.co/rn1fCe95Za. Please be sure to update your bookmarks and links.

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Five months until the virtual START National Training Institute on May 12-14. We are now seeking sponsors for the 2026 event! Connect with hundreds of professionals and help us improve the lives of people with #IDD and #mentalhealth needs. Learn more: https://t.co/irLLZtdNuJ.

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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! To celebrate, check out the 2026 @UNHIOD Calendar, full of original art from the disability community across the country. Pre-order now! https://t.co/AqCwTMrmRB #DisabilityDay #IDPD

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The call for proposals for the 2026 START National Training Institute is now open through November 7, 2025! Plan to join us virtually on May 12-14, 2026 as we explore our theme, "Values in Action: Holding Hope, Building Belonging." Learn more at https://t.co/irLLZtdNuJ.

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Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Director Julie Lago! Read more about Julie: https://t.co/WI8JRGWbZj

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Save the date! The 2026 START National Training Institute will be held virtually on May 12-14, 2026.

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One month to go until the virtual 2025 START National Training Institute! Join us as we work to improve #mentalhealth for people with intellectual and/or developmental #disabilities (#IDD). Register now or read more: https://t.co/4cPqIXphsg.

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The National Research Consortium on Mental Health in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is now accepting research proposals by March 15. More info: https://t.co/QilI8hOW6L

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Our hearts go out to all those affected by the wildfires near Los Angeles, CA. We are in touch with our START teams in these areas and we are providing support and resources as needs arise. More resources: https://t.co/Thr7Ka2iv8

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Today (Friday the 13th!) is a lucky day for the START network! Registration is now open for the virtual 2025 START National Training Institute on May 13-15! Read more and register here: https://t.co/zlCiG5e91l

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Register now for Applied Positive Psychology Spring 2025 with Dr. Dan Tomasulo! This six-week live virtual course starts March 5. Watch the video below or visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/oQP77MXYCJ

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Congratulations to the Tennessee START team! They were the winners of the poster submission at the 41st Annual NADD Conference in Tempe, Arizona in October. And they also recently achieved their START Program Certification! Read more: https://t.co/VQa4URHJtB

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We're hiring for an Executive Director for NCSS @CenterforSTART1! Join our team as we work to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with #IDD and #mentalhealth needs across the country. #UNHIOD #UNHCHHS #higheredjobs

View posting: https://t.co/NQfdcycPqn

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We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Andrew Houtenville, a distinguished economist and long-time Research Director at the Institute on Disability, has been named the fourth Director of the IOD at the University of New Hampshire! 🎉

Learn more: https://t.co/P9rZLTKfTU

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Our new website is now live at https://t.co/rn1fCe95Za! Check it out!

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Our very own Micah Peace Urquilla was recently interviewed on a podcast about the PEIS or Person Experiences Interview Survey, a new tool that can help improve #mentalhealth care for people with #IDD! #UNHCHHS Read more: https://t.co/dRFocCuKmO

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The 2025 START National Training Institue will be held virtually on May 13-15. Want to share your work in #mentalhealth and #IDD? Everyone is welcome to submit a proposal by Nov. 15! https://t.co/2IJ8MYFJvc

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We're hiring! We're looking for an Executive Director for NCSS. Join our team as we work to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with #IDD and #mentalhealth needs across the country. #UNHIOD #UNHCHHS #higheredjobs

View posting: https://t.co/qjj24fdYjL

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We're helping psychiatrists nationwide support young people with #IDD and #mentalhealth needs! Our medical and clinical leaders presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology Annual Meeting. #AACAP24 #UNHCHHS Read more: https://t.co/DU5Ahymnps