Assessment & Stabilization Team Contact & Referrals

TN START AST Regions

Referral Information

We are currently accepting referrals for TN START AST Phase One.

Click Here for the TN START AST Online Referral Form via Formstack.

Once you complete all sections of the Referral Form and click submit, the referral will be emailed directly to TN START AST for review. A member of  TN START AST will contact you to confirm receipt of the Referral Form and inform you of next steps.

Guidance for when to make a referral:

A referral should be made if the individual:

1. Is currently in crisis and meets the criteria for START enrollment.
2. Is currently at or has been to a psychiatric hospital within the past 24 months.
3. Has been referred for additional staffing due to challenging behavior or has been receiving enhanced (one-to-one or more) staffing for an extended period;
4. Has a history of multiple community placements over the past 12 months due to challenging behavior;
5. Has complex mental health needs that have required crisis intervention, calls to 911, or frequent medication changes within the last 12 months.
6. Has an unclear diagnosis and treatment formulation;
7. Is at risk of losing their work or home placement due to challenging behavior or unmet mental health needs
8. Is presenting with complex behavioral, medical, and/or trauma-related issues.

Anyone can make a referral to TN START AST. This includes hospitals, IDD-MH service recipients, families, mental health providers, IDD providers, mobile crisis teams, law enforcement, schools, service coordinators/care managers, etc. Please ensure that the person and their support team are made aware that a referral is being made.

Contact Information

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