SECTION 450:17-3-191. Peer Recovery support services

(a)   Peer recovery support services are provided as a program integrated within the overall structure of Community Mental Health Center services and must be offered to children ages 16 and 17 with SED, and adults age 18 and older with (SMI), including co-occurring disorders.

(b)   Peer recovery support services may be offered to other consumers of the community mental health center and their families.

(c)   These services shall

(1)   Be based on an individualized, recovery-focused service philosophy that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process;

(2)   Recognize the unique value of services being provided by persons with lived experience who are able to demonstrate their own hopefulness and recovery;

(3)   Enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills, and other skills necessary to function as independently as possible in the community, including, but not limited to assisting re-entry into the community after a hospitalization or other institutional settings;

(4)   Have written policies specific to these services; and,

(5)   Be provided by Peer Recovery Support Specialist(s) as defined by 450:17-3-192.

(d)   Each CMHC shall have in place provisions for direct supervision and other supports for staff providing this service.

(e)   Compliance with 450:17-3-191 shall be determined by a review of the following: documentation of linkage activities and agreements; clinical records; PICIS reporting data; and, CMHC policy and procedures.

[Source: Added at 26 Ok Reg 2675, eff 7-25-09; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1413, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1995, eff 10-1-14]