Homeless Outreach
Park Center’s Homeless Outreach team serves the needs of people experiencing a housing crisis.
Our programs focus on individuals who have mental illness and substance use disorders.
Homeless Outreach Programs
Homeless Outreach Services consists of two components: Street Outreach and SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery).
Street Outreach
Through Street Outreach, our staff identifies people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness through outreach and engagement strategies and assists them in obtaining vital records (ID, Birth Certificate, and Social Security Card) and connecting to local/state benefits. Our Staff can also connect individuals with partner agencies that offer further assistance with housing navigation, case management, and mental health and substance abuse treatment.
SOAR Program
SOAR is a national program that works to end homelessness by increasing access to disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. Our SOAR staff assist individuals with the application process and help members gain life-saving SSI/SSDI benefits.
SOAR Program Eligibility
- For single, unaccompanied adults in Davidson County
- Must have a primary mental health diagnosis
- Must currently be in mental health treatment for at least 6-12 months or have experienced multiple psychiatric diversion/hospital stays within a 12-month period
- Must be experiencing homelessness, in a housing crisis, or in an institution (hospital, jail, prison) without placement upon discharge
- Cannot have an SSI/SSDI case currently pending
- Can be working, but must be making less than substantial gainful activity (SGA) for the year
Please note: Street Outreach intakes are conducted in the field through community collaboration or self-admits at encampments. We do not accept referrals for this program through our intake department.
Referrals are accepted for our SOAR Program.
This program utilizes the SOAR model, a national initiative from SAMHSA designed to increase access to disability benefits for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Make a Referral
To get connected to our services, please follow one of the links below.
