State Team Information
California SOAR State Team
TA Center Liaison:
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Dan Coladonato
Email: dcoladonato@prainc.com
Phone: (518) 439-7415 x5241
SOARing in California
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a model designed to increase access to Social Security disability benefits for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a disabling mental health condition, a physical disability, or a co-occurring disorder.
If you would like more information about SOAR, if you are interested in getting involved with SOAR in California, or if your agency or community is currently using the SOAR model to assist with SSI and/or SSDI applications and need additional technical assistance, please contact Dan Coladonato, the SAMHSA your SOAR Center Liaison to California, at dcoladonato@prainc.com.
Expectations of Participation in SOAR
California utilizes the SOAR Online Course
Soon to Come to train service providers to utilize the SOAR model to assist with SSI/SSDI applications for adults and SSI applications for children. The SOAR Online Course, which is administered by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center, is provided at no cost, is self-paced, and can be started at any time. Before beginning the SOAR Online Course, it is recommended that service providers and their supervisors review the “Getting Involved with SOAR” document.
SOAR Outcomes & OAT
SOAR Outcomes & OAT — Soon to come. Contact your SOAR Team Lead for more info.