General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

• Linking to appropriate Housing Supportive
Services.
• Completing the out of drawer PA 759, General
Notice – NSA Denial and Termination Notice,
when requested by eligibility staff.
• Completing the ABP 2012 to report the results of
the referral to GR eligibility staff.
• Assisting the mentally disabled in getting
transportation to the Mental Health Center, SSA
and/or other places if the individual has no
means to get there.
GR 41-104.5 – NSA
Evaluations From Other
Sources
GR 41-104.6 – NSA Not
Eligible to GR
• Assist DPSS staff in determining if the NSA
applicants/participants appear to have the
capacity to understand, complete, and sign
affidavits when required.
Can other DMH/APS offices be used to help with
NSA individuals?
Yes, in emergency situations, when co-located
DMH/APS staff are unavailable, the local mental
health facility or other agency/person normally used
by district staff may be utilized.
When an individual who appears to be NSA is
not eligible to GR, are there any referrals that
can be made?
Yes, ineligible individuals who appear to be NSA
are referred to co-located DMH/APS staff (using an
ABP 2012) when they have emergency needs and
request the assistance of a Social Worker.
Refer to GR 41-108 regarding the denial/termination
of individuals who are mentally disabled.
GR 41-105 – Deferred
Requirements
GR 41-105.1 – Are There
Deferrals?
Are any of the GR requirements deferred for
NSA individuals?
Yes. Some mentally disabled persons may be able
to complete the GR eligibility requirements if given
clear explanations/directions and sufficient time to
comply. However, in the event an individual
appears to be unable to comply with or complete