Nevada

Nevada SOAR State Team

TA Center Liaison:

• Pam Heine
  Email: pheine@prainc.com
  Phone: (518) 439-7415 x5228

SOARing in Nevada

The Nevada SOAR project aims to fulfill objectives outlined in the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness’ 2015 Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The NVICH has determined SOAR to be an essential resource for providing effective wraparound services to those affected by homelessness.

Expectations of Participation in SOAR

Historically, we have provided a two-day Stepping Stones to Recovery Training for many service providers. However, we have transitioned towards utilizing the web-based training program.  SOAR certification is completed in two parts:

1. Part I is the online course, which simulates a case scenario where trainees participate in interviews, review documentation and submit forms and written material for review and feedback.
   • It is strongly recommended that individuals first contact the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center liaison (contact information above) prior to enrolling in the online course to discuss training needs and expectations.
2. Part II is our SOAR Review Training, which is a 6-hour live course provided by our Nevada team. This workshop covers the critical components to providing effective SOAR services, as well as addresses important Nevada-specific processes for submitting SOAR claims within the state.

1. Providers will not use the Nevada SOAR process for clients who do not meet SOAR criteria: homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. Providers will not collect fees for services rendered using the SOAR process.
3. Providers will participate in follow up training, and are encouraged to submit redacted copies of MSRs for quality review.
4. Providers must submit SOAR outcomes to the SOAR TA Center through the outlined process provided during the SOAR Review Training.