Advocacy Services & Support Packages
Whether you're advocating for yourself, a loved one, or someone you support, The Next Step Together provides knowledgeable guidance, preparation, and advocacy to help you feel informed, organized, and empowered. We work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals to prepare for meetings, understand rights and options, organize documentation, and confidently communicate with agencies and providers.
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You Don't Have to Navigate Challenges Alone
We work alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals to prepare for meetings, understand rights and options, organize documentation, and confidently communicate with agencies and providers.
Please note: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation or legal advice.
Email: connect@nextsteptogether.net  | Phone: 631-518-3461
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Core Support Packages
Advocacy Strategy Session​
One-Time Session
$175
Perfect if you need guidance on one specific issue.
Includes
- 60-minute consultation
- Review of your situation
- Personalized recommendations
- Resource referrals
- Written action plan
- Email summary
Ideal For
- New diagnoses
- School concerns
- Disability resources
- Service planning
- General advocacy questions
One-Time Fee
Ongoing Advocacy Support
Ongoing Guidance
$450
Ideal for individuals and families who need continued support.
Includes
- Three 60-minute meetings
- Email support between meetings
- Document review
- Meeting preparation
- Resource navigation
- Action planning
- Progress tracking
Ideal For
- Service coordination
- Medicaid navigation
- OPWDD services
- School planning
- Healthcare advocacy
- Transition planning
One-Time Package
Signature Advocacy Support
Full Support
$850
Designed for complex situations requiring extensive advocacy.
Includes
- Six 60-minute meetings
- Priority scheduling
- Unlimited email support
- Document organization
- Meeting preparation
- Coordination with providers
- Resource research
- Personalized advocacy strategy
- Follow-up planning
Ideal for
- Multiple agencies
- Appeals preparation
- Complex service coordination
- Long-term planning
- Family advocacy
- High-support situations
One-Time Package
What's Included
Every advocacy package includes:
Personalized recommendations
Individualized action plans
Compassionate support
Resource navigation
Confidential services
Person-centered approach
Disability-informed guidance
Family collaboration when requested
Additional Support Services
Meeting Advocacy Support
Attend a Meeting With You Starting at $250
We can attend meetings virtually or in person (when available) to provide advocacy support.
Includes
- School meetings
- Care planning meetings
- Agency meetings
- Provider meetings
- Service coordination meetings
Ideal For
Pricing varies based on:
- Meeting length
- Travel
- Preparation required
Document Review & Advocacy Letter Assistance
Starting at $125
Need help understanding paperwork or organizing documents?
Includes
- Reviewing forms
- Organizing records
- Explaining paperwork
- Preparing supporting documentation
- Drafting advocacy support letters*
- Reviewing denial notices
Ideal For
*Support letters are not legal opinions.
Hourly Advocacy Services
$150/hour
For needs outside of our packages.
Services include:
- Research
- Phone calls
- Email correspondence
- Document review
- Resource coordination
- Case consultation
- Customized advocacy support
Areas We Can Help With
1. Disability Advocacy
2. Medicaid Navigation
3. OPWDD Services
4. School & IEP Support
5. Care Coordination
6. Transition Planning
7. Care Coordination
8. Transition Planning
9. Community Resources
10. Housing Resources
11. Employment Supports
12. Healthcare Navigation
13. Benefits Education
14. Self-Advocacy Coaching
15. Benefits Education
16. Self-Advocacy Coaching
17. Service Planning
Need Something Different?
Every situation is unique. If none of these packages fit your needs, we'd be happy to create a customized advocacy plan. Contact us today for a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss how we can help you take the next step—together.