Ending Homelessness & Promoting Recovery

SOAR Works — SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery resource hub

SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) is a SAMHSA-funded model that helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access Social Security disability income benefits. This resource hub provides tools, FAQs, state contacts, and workflow guides for SOAR-trained case workers.

Quick Links

SOAR Help Guide Learn about the SOAR model, SSI/SSDI basics, barriers to access, and how to get involved. State Directory Find SOAR contacts and programs in your state. SOAR is active in all 50 states and DC. Library & Tools Articles, guides, infographics, issue briefs, webinars, and SSA forms for practitioners. FAQ Search Search 383 SOAR questions — filter by topic, focus area, or keyword. Workflow Hub Step-by-step SOAR application workflow with 59 downloadable forms and documents. Contact Reach out to HomesUnited Ministries or HelpUnetwork technical support. Sample MSR Templates Sample Medical Summary Reports for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Trauma- & Stressor-Related Disorders.

About SOAR

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is designed to increase access to Social Security disability income benefits for eligible adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.

SOAR has been implemented in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. SOAR-trained case managers have an application approval rate of approximately 65–70%, compared to the national average of 28% for initial applications.

Learn more about the SOAR model →