SECTION 450:18-13-221. Peer recovery support services

(a)   Peer recovery support services are provided as a program integrated within the overall structure of substance-related and addictive disorders agency services and may be offered to consumers age sixteen (16) and older with substance use disorders, including co-occurring disorders.

(b)   Peer recovery support services may be offered to other consumers of the agency 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 residential setting;

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

(5)   Be provided by Recovery Support Specialists as defined by OAC 450:18-13-222.

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

(e)   Compliance with 450:18-13-221 shall be determined by a review of documentation of linkage activities and agreements, clinical records, PICIS reporting data, and policies and procedures.

[Source: Added at 27 Ok Reg 2237, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2004, eff 10-1-14]