Knowing where to start and finding resources can be challenging, especially during an emotional time. The Arc Advocates are here for you free of charge to help you navigate the systems to find you the help you need.

Following are some of the main areas our Advocates often receive questions about. Don’t see your need here? Contact us with whatever you need help with and we will do our best to assist you.

MENTAL HEALTH

We provide information, referral, consultation and navigation assistance to persons with disabilities and their families in accessing mental health services. We believe that people with disabilities should direct their own lives and choose services that support their vision of their future. Advocates facilitate person centered planning meetings, empower people with information to be their own self advocates and represent individuals when barriers are presented in accessing services.

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND CLAIMS FILING

Answer questions and assist with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Medicare and Medicaid filing. We provide assistance with Social Security applications and with appeal/denial issues.

TRANSPORTATION

Assist persons with disabilities to have greater opportunities to participate in their communities with accessible, affordable, available and comprehensive transportation services. We identify transportation barriers persons with disabilities experience and partner with local community transportation systems and coalitions to recommend strategies for improvement.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Our goal is to connect people with disabilities to affordable, accessible housing as well as reducing the number of people with disabilities who are homeless. This involves the identification of personal and financial needs, collaborating with other agencies and advocating for legislation and local support to improve housing options in the community.