Mission Statement

The mission of The Starting Place is to improve lives through education, treatment, and support services related to substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

Vision

To be a respected and compassionate center of excellence for behavioral health services for children, teens, young adults and their families.

Values

The Starting Place commits to upholding the following values in interactions with clients and staff:

Accountability We take responsibility for our actions.

Commitment We are dedicated to the achievement of our mission and our allegiance to the staff who pursue those goals
inherent in our mission.

Compassion We care for the person we serve by actively listening to their concerns and supporting them in the pursuit
of well-being. 

Integrity We lead by example, tolerating only honest and professional behavior.

Professionalism We follow a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, reflective of the quality of service our clients deserve
and expect.

Respect We demonstrate regard for others in our actions and communication.