Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 75A03 - Peer-to-peer support programs(a) Establishment of peer-to-peer support programs.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the secretary shall establish at least one regional peer-to-peer support service program within the service area of each of the department's regional or district offices located in this Commonwealth.(b) Cooperative establishment.--The secretary shall establish the peer-to-peer support programs in conjunction with cooperating officials and agencies and any other entities designated by the department.(c)Access.--The department shall, if possible, establish the peer-to-peer support programs in a manner that ensures access to a program by all emergency responders within this Commonwealth.(d) Services.--Services provided by a peer-to-peer support program shall include peer-to-peer support for all of the following:(1) Mental health issues, including treatment and recovery support for posttraumatic stress injuries , traumatic brain injury and depression.(2) Alcohol, substance abuse or chemical dependence treatment and recovery support, including treatment planning, recovery coaching and relapse prevention.(5) Co-occurring disorders.(6) Any other support service which the department deems necessary.(e) Critical incident stress management.-- The program shall incorporate critical incident stress management intervention.Added by P.L. TBD 2020 No. 69, § 2, eff. 7/23/2020.