Recognizing National Social Security Month

Honoring Mike Nolan

In recognition of National Social Security Month, we would like to honor Mike Nolan, one of the SOAR initiative’s longest-standing supporters at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Mike has worked for SSA since 1976 and has committed his career to advancing SSA’s mission to the public. Mike currently works for the Chicago Regional Office of the Center for Disability.

He has been involved with and supporting SOAR efforts in the region and nationally since 2009 and has served on the SAMHSA SOAR Expert Panel since its inception in 2015. Staff of the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center first met Mike at a SOAR Planning Forum in Indianapolis in January 2010, and just this month, 11 years later, he has helped us reconnect with SSA in Indiana. Through the years, Mike has shared key resources, important news stories, answers to technical questions, and thoughtful reflections on the importance of SOAR and our service to our fellow Americans. We are grateful to Mike and to our SSA collaborators around the country.