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Mental health; qualifications of recovery community organizations for substance use; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the qualifications of recovery community organizations for substance use; to provide for definitions; to provide for the certification of peer specialists; to provide for the approval of certification training bodies; to designate one state-wide recovery community organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Codifies DBHDD's existing peer support specialist certification system in state law, defines five categories of certified peer specialists, and establishes a statutory framework for recovery community organizations, formalizing the system to protect the integrity of community-based peer programs.
Did not pass in 2025 session. Peer support from people with lived experience helps people in recovery.