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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 Pa.C.S.A. Health and Safety § 75A03. Peer-to-peer support programs

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(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 post-traumatic 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.

(3) Sexual abuse trauma.

(4) Workplace abuse.

(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.

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