California AB1556 establishes criteria for recovery housing programs to qualify for state funding, emphasizing substance use support and harm.

California AB1556 sets requirements for recovery housing programs to be eligible for state funding. These programs must follow Housing First principles, emphasize abstinence, and offer permanent or interim housing. They must also provide substance use-specific, peer support, and physical design features that support recovery. Programs must allow residents to use prescribed medications for mental health and substance use disorders. They must adopt a return-to-use policy approved by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) and offer relapse support without eviction.

California AB1556 establishes criteria for recovery housing programs to qualify for state funding, emphasizing substance use support and harm.

California AB1556 sets requirements for recovery housing programs to be eligible for state funding. These programs must follow Housing First principles, emphasize abstinence, and offer permanent or interim housing. They must also provide substance use-specific, peer support, and physical design features that support recovery. Programs must allow residents to use prescribed medications for mental health and substance use disorders. They must adopt a return-to-use policy approved by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) and offer relapse support without eviction.