SOAR Tools and Worksheets These are the tools and worksheets created by the SOAR TA Center that can help you in the SSI/SSDI Application process. Type: Guides Date: Mar, 2024
SOAR Webinar: Documenting and Supporting SSI/SSDI Applications Involving Substance Use Disorders This webinar, held on August 23, 2023, addressed the concept of “materiality” and how to demonstrate to DDS that past or ongoing substance use is not material to a finding of disability Type: Webinars Date: 23 Aug 2023
SOAR Tools and Worksheets - Child SSI Applications Here are some tools created by the SOAR TA Center that are specific to the child SSI application process. Type: Guides Date: Jun, 2023
How to Contact SSA This infographic provides a simple flowchart for how to best contact your local SSA office. Type: Infographic Date: May, 2023
Social Security Administration (SSA) Forms and Resources Here are the SSA forms, links, and other helpful resources you will need to complete SSI and/or SSDI applications. Type: SSA Forms Date: May, 2023
SOAR Webinar: Building and Sustaining SOAR Relationships with SSA and DDS This webinar, held on May 9, 2023, addressed how SOAR providers can establish and maintain strong relationships with SSA and DDS. Type: Webinars Date: 9 May 2023
Appeals Spotlight: Success Story Read our Q&A with a SOAR case worker from New York who has an appeals success story! Type: Article Date: Jan, 2023
Disability Determination Services Collaborations: Five Tips for Engagement Here are five practical tips that may help SOAR providers establish stronger and more successful working relationships with their state DDS. Type: Article Date: Jan, 2023
Building Trust—and a Successful Application—in Vermont Allison participated in the First Application Cohort facilitated by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center. This was her first application and approval. Type: Article Date: Aug, 2022
Steps to Accessing Funding This infographic provides the steps needed to obtain funding for your SOAR program. Type: Infographic Date: Jun, 2022