Tier: Basic, Professional, Enterprise
Overview
The section shows you how the green “connect” button on the program card connects you to programs that offer free or reduced cost direct social services.
How it Works
Clicking on the green colored “connect” button on the program card of a program will connect you to that program. There are different ways to connect to programs on the program card. The button will change depending on the best way to connect with the program. Below is a chart of the different kinds of green colored connect buttons that you will see on our site.
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Refer Through Platform |
Make a referral for you or the person seeking services. Note: this button will say “Refer” for logged in Helpers, and “Contact Here” for people seeking services or non-logged in users |
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Apply Through Platform | Make a referral for you or the person seeking services, and then complete an eligibility screener within the platform to collect eligibility information. |
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External Apply |
A new tab in your browser will open, taking you to the organization’s screener on their website. Be sure to "Log Referral" so the connection can be viewed and managed on your site! |
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External Contact |
Contact the organization through an external means. Be sure to "Log Referral" so the connection can be viewed and managed on your site! |
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Schedule |
A new tab in your browser will open, taking you to the scheduling tool Be sure to "Log Referral" so the connection can be viewed and managed on your site! |
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See Next Steps |
See more instructions on how best to contact the organization through their preferred means, whether that’s through calling, emailing, or visiting them in person. Be sure to "Log Referral" so the connection can be viewed and managed on your site! |
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Log a Referral | Log a referral for the person seeking services, for tracking purposes |
