The General Assistance Recovery Supports Program will not provide cash assistance directly to program participants.  Approvals are allotted via:

1.  Vouchers made payable to GA RSP vendors (e.g. clothing, food); or

2.  Direct payment mailed to the vendor (e.g. housing, utilities)

Recovery Supports are available under several categories, such as:

1.  Housing Assistance

2.  Security Deposit Assistance

3.  Utilities

4.  Transportation

5.  Clothing

6.  Food

7.  Personal Care Items

8.  Other – any support deemed appropriate by DMHAS that enhances the SAGA recipient’s recovery plan

Summary of the GA RSP Application Process:

1.  Behavioral health treatment providers complete GA RSP applications with eligible SAGA recipients.

2.  Providers may contact Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH) at (800) 658-4472 to obtain an application (or one can be downloaded below).

3.  Once complete, applications should be faxed to ABH at (866) 249-8766.

4.  ABH will fax an authorization determination to the provider of origin within 5 business days of the receipt of a completed application.

5.  Authorized determinations result in the distribution of vouchers and/or direct payments to vendors.

6.  For more information regarding the GA RSP, please call Advanced Behavioral Health at (800) 658-4472.