1. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR)
Sponsored By: Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
November 2017
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

2. Disclaimer
The views, opinions, and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

3. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery
Introduction to SOAR
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery

4. What is SOAR?
A model for assisting eligible individuals to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
For individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder, or other physical disabilities
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in collaboration with the Social Security Administration (SSA) since 2005
All 50 states and Washington, D.C. currently participate

5. Decreasing incarcerations and hospitalizations
SSI/SSDI Provides a Foundation for Successful Reentry and Recovery
Decreasing incarcerations and hospitalizations
Ending homelessness
Increasing employment opportunities

7. SOAR Technical Assistance for Criminal Justice Organizations
The Opportunity
SOAR Technical Assistance for Criminal Justice Organizations
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

8. Eligibility
Open to all agencies and institutions that provide services to individuals that are involved in the criminal justice system.

9. The RFA and Attachments
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

10. Elements of the Application Submit a 3-5 page application
Demonstrate a commitment to developing a stakeholder meeting and monitoring a SOAR Implementation Plan
Identify staff to complete SOAR Online Course and applications
Describe strategies for tracking outcomes
Designate a Criminal Justice Lead who will convene the stakeholder meetings, conduct SOAR Fundamentals trainings, mentor trainees and track outcomes

11. Application, continued
Describe logistical support for meetings
Describe coordination with existing SOAR efforts
Describe any ongoing collaborative work
Describe funding opportunities to sustain SOAR implementation
Describe how you would like to approach SOAR implementation. Where would you like to start?

12. SOAR Technical Assistance for Criminal Justice Organizations
The Award
SOAR Technical Assistance for Criminal Justice Organizations
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

13. SOAR Technical Assistance
One-day, on-site SOAR Implementation Meeting of stakeholders facilitated by TA Center staff
Access to the SOAR Online Course
Access to the SOAR Online Application Tracking (OAT) Program
Assistance planning first SOAR OLC Review Session training
On-going support and technical assistance from the SOAR TA Center to sustain your project

14. Leadership Academy
The SOAR CJ lead will attend a Leadership Academy on April , 2018 in Boston, MA.
Three-day training program presented by the SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance (TA) Center
Travel, lodging and per diem included
No cost for training
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

16. SOAR TA Center - State Liaisons
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

17. SOAR Implementation in Criminal Justice Settings
Past Awards
SOAR Implementation in Criminal Justice Settings

18. SOAR Success in the Making
First Awardees announced in March 2017
Consumer Health Coalition (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)
Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (Maricopa County, AZ)
Burrell Inc. (Boone County, MO)
Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Services (Mecklenburg, County, NC)
The Kent Center (Warwick, Rhode Island)

19. Submitting Your Application
The Timeline
Submitting Your Application

20. Important Dates
Intent to apply by November 17, 2017 (requested, not required)
Applications are due January 8, 2018.
Notifications will occur by January 17, 2018.
The SOAR CJ lead will attend a Leadership Academy on
April , 2018 in Boston, MA.
The one-day planning implementation meeting must be held prior to June 30, 2018

21. Questions & Answers
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

22. Now What?
Important Next Steps

23. Next Steps Learn more about SOAR (https://soarworks.prainc.com)
Find out more about this opportunity
Get in touch with your SOAR TA Center liaison
Reach out to your local or state SOAR leads
CJ Lead Agency or designee submit application to Dazara Ware by January 8, 2018

24. Visit our website: https://soarworks.prainc.com
Connect with Us!
Visit our website:
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center
Policy Research Associates, Inc Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York (518) 439 – 7415
SAMHSA SOAR TA Center