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January 24, 2023
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NEWS & VIEWS
Spotlight
Comfort Zones

As a new year begins, it's a good time to think about expanding your comfort zones. Speaker, poet, and advocate Russell Lehmann shares his thoughts on how discomfort can lead to growth. Click to watch the video below.  
Russell Lehmann 
Click here to view Russell's website
How will you expand your comfort zone? After watching the video, take a moment to reflect on on action steps you can take this year.  
Call for START Stories
Do you have a START Story you want to share? We want to hear from you! If you know of a START team member(s) or an individual receiving services who are putting START values and principles in action, let us know and you might be featured in News & Views. Contact your project facilitator or marketing manager Jackie Drake at jacquelyn.drake@unh.edu. 
Training & Professional Development
The 2023 START National Training Institute will take place from May 1-3, 2023 in Austin, Texas. This year's theme is "Building Connections & Activating Strengths: 35 Years of START." Check the SNTI webpage for updates regarding program schedule, continuing education, and featured speakers. Registration will open in January 2023. We can't wait to see you in Austin! 
 
Learn More About SNTI
IDD-MH Professional Development Series 
Registration for Spring 2023 Now Open!

The IDD-MH Professional Development Series is designed to build expertise in professionals through evidence-based instruction and best practices. These courses are targeted to specific roles within human service delivery to enhance the ability to provide effective services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs. All courses consist of six live webinar sessions facilitated weekly via Zoom (exact dates provided during registration). 

Direct Support Professionals Course begins February 7

Care Coordinator Course begins March 7

Mobile Crisis Responder Course begins April 4
 
Learn More About PD Series

Suicide Screening for People with ASD-IDD/MH

Training for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Counselors
This online, asynchronous (on-demand) training enables 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline screeners/counselors to provide improved support and assistance to people with intellectual/ developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD) and mental health needs who contact the Lifeline seeking help.

While originally designed for 988 counselors, it is highly relevant for any professional who is interested in learning more about providing support and assistance to people with ASD-IDD/MH in crisis.

Upon registering you will immediately receive an email with all course links and information necessary to complete the entire training at your own pace.
Learn More About 988
Research
National Research Consortium 
Request for Research Project Proposals
 
The National Research Consortium on Mental Health in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH-IDD) is seeking innovation research grant applicants with a focus on improving the health and well-being of individuals with MH-IDD service needs. The application must clearly articulate how the project meets the National Research Consortium's mission. The National Research Consortium prioritizes four areas of grant funding:
  1. Expanding the use of positive psychological methods;
  2. Developing and scaling evidenced-based interventions;
  3. Expanding capacity and reducing service disparities; and
  4. Revising and/or developing accessible measures.
Additional information about the National Research Consortium can be found on our website. This year, the National Research Consortium will prioritize applications that also address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities.
 
The National Research Consortium will fund grants up to $35,000. Applications that request less funds are welcome. Applications require an institutional match, often represented as coverage of effort/salary. For other information about grant requirements, please visit the National Research Consortium webpage. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Have a healthy and happy week,

National Center for START Services

 
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Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire