SSD or SSI benefits should not take years to receive. Our mission is to expedite the process with no appeals and get it right the first time. The mission of ASSIST is to officially advocate for and represent applicants with severe disabilities who are eligible for SSI and SSD benefits. ASSIST guides clients through all levels of the Federal Administrative claims review process. ASSIST is a revenue-generating service for its clients and a key element in the fight to end homelessness. ASSIST’s services, both guiding clients through the application process and educating other service providers on the process, benefit clients and the community.