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Talk About a New Start: TN START

Posted on March 9, 2023March 8, 2023 by Babs Tierno
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TN START launched in July of 2021 as a statewide mental health service in Tennessee for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In its first year, TN START worked to evaluate the current system and build the capacity to support individuals with mental health needs. TN START provided over 84 trainings across the state… Read more Talk About a New Start: TN START

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