§ 9 — Peer support program

[ Text of section added by 2024, 285, Sec. 11 effective March 23, 2025.]Section 9. The bureau of substance addiction services within the department shall establish a comprehensive peer support program to provide mentorship, technical assistance and resources to support the skill-building and credentialing of peers working in substance addiction recovery services, including, but not limited to, peer workers and recovery coaches. The program shall include, but shall not be limited to: (i) a network for peer-to-peer trainings, education, mentorship, counseling and support; (ii) educational and other support materials; (iii) technical assistance for licensure, certification, credentialing and other employment and practice requirements; and (iv) billing technical assistance for organizations that employ recovery coaches. The bureau shall consult peers working in substance addiction recovery services in the establishment of such comprehensive peer support program.