The PEER Support Act establishes an Office of Recovery to support peer support specialists and addresses criminal background checks for these.
The PEER Support Act creates an Office of Recovery within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support peer support specialists. The Office will provide leadership, technical assistance, and best practices for recovery support services. The bill also mandates a report on criminal background check processes for peer support specialists, including recommendations to reduce barriers. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to include peer support specialists.
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