State Team Information
Arizona SOAR State Team
State Team Lead(s):
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Cristina Benitez
Email: AzSOARLead@proton.me
Phone:
TA Center Liaison:
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Dan Coladonato
Email: dcoladonato@prainc.com
Phone: (518) 439-7415 x5241
SOARing in Arizona
SOAR is a national program designed to assist with the completion of SSI/SSDI applications for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a disabling mental health condition, medical impairment, or co-occurring substance use disorder. Anyone can become SOAR trained to learn the model and educate themselves about the Social Security disability review process. It is hoped that if case workers become SOAR-trained, they will implement the SOAR model in direct practice settings on a need-to or full-time basis. Additional training and support are available for full-time SOAR case workers.
Expectations of Participation in SOAR
Arizona SOAR looks like this:
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Complete the SOAR Online Course to become “SOAR certified” (it’s free!)
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Any case worker who completes the SOAR Online Course can attend local steering committee meetings where they are available (contact your State Team Lead, Local Lead, or your SOAR Center Liaison for more info)
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Case workers completing SOAR applications on a regular or full-time basis can attend refresher training for further support (contact your State Lead, Local Lead, or your SOAR Center Liaison for more info)
SOAR Outcomes & OAT
SOAR Outcomes & OAT — Soon to come. Contact your SOAR Team Lead for more info.