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  • SOARing Over Lunch - October 2024

    The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center holds informal monthly calls designed to help support SOAR efforts across the country.

    Type:
    SOARing Over Lunch
    Date:
    8 Oct 2024
  • FAQs on SOAR and Permanent Supportive Housing

    Individuals living in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) are eligible for SOAR services. Housing status (i.e. living arrangement) and receipt of vouchers or other in-kind support can impact eligibility and benefit amounts for SSI and SSDI. Understanding the impact of living arrangements, vouchers, income from work, and rent obligations can help individuals maintain their benefits and housing.

    Type:
    Article
    Date:
    Aug, 2024
  • FAQs for Working While Applying for or Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

    Individuals applying for or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can work. Individuals should contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) for comprehensive information regarding eligibility for benefits and visit the SSA website to learn more about eligibility criteria.

    Type:
    Article
    Date:
    Aug, 2024
  • SOARing Over Lunch - September 2024

    The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center holds informal monthly calls designed to help support SOAR efforts across the country.

    Type:
    SOARing Over Lunch
    Date:
    17 Sep 2024
  • Demonstrating SOAR Values with Words

    Words are powerful, and the words we choose impact understanding, interpretation, and ultimately, the outcomes of disability applications. By carefully choosing our words, we convey respect for the applicant’s experience and their intrinsic value as people first.

    Type:
    Infographic
    Date:
    Aug, 2024
  • SOAR Integration in Continuums of Care (CoCs)

    Including SOAR in local CoC planning and projects is a viable strategy for connecting individuals to long-term stable income and improving CoC system performance. CoCs nationwide have included SOAR in their local homeless response systems.

    Type:
    Article
    Date:
    Aug, 2024
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Assisting Youth and Young Adults with Social Security Benefits

    Youth and young adults may be eligible for various Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, including Survivors, Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Determining eligibility and understanding the application process can be complex. Individuals should contact SSA for comprehensive information regarding eligibility for benefits and visit the SSA website to learn more about eligibility criteria and the benefits available to youth and young adults.

    Type:
    Article
    Date:
    Jul, 2024
  • SOARing Over Lunch - August 2024

    The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center holds informal monthly calls designed to help support SOAR efforts across the country.

    Type:
    SOARing Over Lunch
    Date:
    13 Aug 2024
  • SOARing Over Lunch - July 2024

    The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center holds informal monthly calls designed to help support SOAR efforts across the country.

    Type:
    SOARing Over Lunch
    Date:
    9 Jul 2024