Setting the gold standard

06/15/2011

Housing for New Hope is part of a community-wide effort that is the first in the State to be recognized as a Gold Level SOAR Certified Community!

The Gold Level SOAR Community Certification, designated by the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness, reflects the commitment that Durham County has to educate consumers and health care providers about Social Security Benefits, link eligible consumers to SSI/SSDI income and health care benefits, and develop successful partnerships with key community stakeholders to support SOAR applications.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are disability income benefits administered by the Social Security Administration that also provide Medicaid and/or Medicare health insurance to individuals who are eligible. They qualify recipients for permanent, supported housing options in Durham—like Williams Square Apartments—as well as solutions to other basic needs. Meeting these essential needs, including housing, is considered to be a foundation for the other life changes that can lead to recovery from mental illness. These benefits provide enhanced access to integrated behavioral and medical care and medications, as well as connections to vocational supports.

Since 2009 in Durham, SOAR case managers at Housing for New Hope, Duke LATCH, Carolina Outreach, and Freedom House have assisted 55 individuals in applying for SSI/SSDI benefits. 45 were approved, accounting for an approval rate of 82% with a median decision time of 67 days.

Read more in the Herald-Sun.
 

 
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