Wisconsin

The SOAR program in Wisconsin is co-led by Mary Madden, Executive Director with NAMI Southeast Wisconsin. It aims to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. 

Strong partnerships are a crucial aspect of the SOAR process within Wisconsin and we are very fortunate to have such committed partnerships with SSA and Disability Determination Bureau (DDB), many community providers and other state agencies. Without these partnerships, we would not be able to implement the SOAR initiative so effectively.

Only those individuals who have completed the online training curriculum can submit SOAR applications. If you have received your SOAR training via the SOAR online course, you are required to contact Mary Madden, Co-State Lead or Pam Heine, TA Center Liaison, who will discuss in greater detail Wisconsin requirements on filing SOAR claims. Mary or Pam will connect you with important local SOAR contacts, and may provide ongoing technical assistance and refresher trainings as needed. For more information please contact Mary Madden or Pam Heine (contact information above).