SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach Access & Recovery)

The goal of the SOAR program is to assist persons who are experiencing homelessness or near homelessness and have a mental illness and or co-occurring substance use disorder. The SOAR advocate and the participant strive for the participant to become eligible for SSI or SSDI and the corresponding insurance.

 

SOAR can be utilized for:

• Gathering needed historical information: education, military, employment, medical records
• Collecting current medical and employment records
• Advocacy on behalf of the participant
• Some financial assistance may be available

 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be in a homeless or near homeless situation
• Have a verifiable mental illness and or co/occurring substance use disorder
• Desire to make positive life changes
• Willingness to participate in regular meetings, phone conferences ect with SOAR advocate

 

Required Documentation:

• Based on case by case situation(s)

Located in all 21 CNCAP counties and Cherry County; contact SOAR advocate at 308-745-0780

**Not sure you qualify; call anyway-Family Outreach is here to help**