Mental health support
SAMHSA SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery)
Helps people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness apply for SSI/SSDI benefits.
SAMHSA SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) provides mental health and/or substance use services for eligible residents. Services may include crisis intervention, counseling, psychiatric care, and peer support.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Must be homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder. SOAR-trained case managers help eligible individuals navigate the SSI/SSDI application process.
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How it works
Contact a SOAR-trained case manager in your area. Visit soarworks.samhsa.gov to find a local SOAR provider. The case manager will help gather medical records, complete the SSI/SSDI application, and submit it to Social Security.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.