Frequently Asked Questions

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Who decides who gets funded for assistance?

Dayspring Foundation Care Navigators and the Executive Director make funding decisions for most requests, based on a formal internal financial process. The first question they ask is: Is this person eligible to receive funds? To be eligible, an individual must have a Substance Use Disorder, be under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and in the case of Social Determinants of Health, be working with a treatment, recovery, or harm reduction provider.

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Our funding is limited so we prioritize care funding requests based on one main question: will the request help your recovery (i.e., increase recovery capital).  We then consider vulnerability factors like poverty, housing status, race/ethnicity, sexual identity, having dependents under one’s care, and the presence of a co-occurring mental illness.

 

Funding availability differs by region. We have a Funds Threshold Limit per request.  Even if the request for assistance is denied, an applicant can still receive Peer Recovery Support Services.

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What are you funding currently?

Currently, we assist with social determinants of health-related requests related to housing, transportation, medication, utilities, clothing, and other similar needs.  While you may be determined ineligible for Assistance, we can pass you along to the Dayspring Foundation/ImpactHealth HOP Care Navigator who can determine your eligibility with that program.  Click here to learn more about our HOP Services.

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How can I get help for a loved one?

Please encourage them to submit an application form online or email rebekah@dayspringfdn.org to schedule an interview to complete an application over the phone. Dayspring Foundation only provides Social Determinants of Health support for people verified to be in active treatment or recovery services with a certified (peer support), licensed (treatment) agency, or one of North Carolina’s harm reduction organizations. Sobriety is not a requirement.

 

Why do you ask for proof of income? I have no income.

If you have no income, you are eligible for services, but we need documentation of that lack of income. Documentation could be a food stamp card, a tax form, a copy of your SSDI paperwork, or another official document. In certain situations, we can waive that documentation if you are homeless, recently incarcerated or a non-citizen and your provider is willing to confirm that you have no income.

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I have insurance, but I still need help. Can you help me?

If you are in poverty (under 200% FPL) and are receiving treatment services from a provider, you may be eligible for Social Determinants of Health support funds to help with a barrier impeding your recovery capital. People with insurance are usually not eligible for support as their medical care needs are covered by insurance. In some situations, however, we make exceptions. 

 

I want to help uninsured or homeless people with addictions get care in my hometown. How can I help?

We’d love to work with you! Either individual donors or local and regional Foundations and other nonprofits and government agencies can work to partner with us to set up local or regional scholarships for people without insurance or experiencing homelessness that want to get care for their addictions. Our staff would love to help you make this happen in an effective, research-based, outcomes-informed way. Removing barriers to access recovery services is an excellent investment to transform communities.

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Are you a harm reduction provider?

Our services are based in harm reduction in that we do not turn people away for use, and only fund treatment with providers who do the same. In line with recent national trends, we understand harm reduction as a recovery pathway, and/or a step in it (dependent on the individual’s goals), not separate from it.

 

In terms of traditional harm reduction services, we recently became a Naloxone and fentanyl test strips distributor. We do not provide needles or other safe injecting equipment for use, though we are grateful for the robust amount of Syringe Services Providers in our region, and accept referrals from them for our unique programs.

 

We do not provide camping gear directly to homeless individuals, but we can refer you to a service provider who provides gear and hygiene items. 

 

I’m a treatment provider, and I’m interested in learning more of how to access these funds to help uninsured individuals. What should I do?

Providers choosing to be part of Dayspring Foundation’s network are wonderful. These practices integrate whole-health care into their care provision — whether they are primary care providers, FQHCs, OBOTs, or CMHCs. To join us in helping expand access to recovery for persons in need, email info@dayspringfdn.org. You will need to:

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• Sign a business associate agreement,

• Accept a 12-week bundled rate of care based on Medicaid and Medicare rates

• Sign a single case agreement per person served.

Why haven’t I had a response back from my application?

All applications are reviewed and responded to. However, your email account may have put our response to you in “spam.” You also may have spelled your email incorrectly in your application. Please check your regular and spam for an email from us with a title that begins with the word “Registered”. Feel free to reach out to niles@dayspringfdn.org with questions.