START at Westminster is a harm reduction, prevention, and awareness initiative sponsored by the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Washington, D.C. START is an acronym for Syringe, Treatment, Advocacy, Resources, and Training that reflects the core elements of the harm-reduction philosophy adopted by the church. The initiative has been implemented as a formal project since June, 2008, under the general auspices of the church governing body, but it's structured as a distinct entity with its own defined mission, executive administration, project staff, concept of operations including operating budget, and programs.