Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.07.19.010 - DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of these rules, the following terms apply. (3-17-22)
01.
Behavioral Health
Program. A behavioral health program refers to an organization offering
mental health or substance use disorders treatment services that includes the
organization's facilities, management, staffing patterns, treatment, and
related activities. (3-17-22)
02.
Certificate . A certificate issued by the Department to an
individual who is a behavioral health peer support specialist or a family
support partner who the Department deems to be in compliance with these rules.
(3-17-22)
03.
Department . The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, or its
designee. (3-17-22)
04.
Director . The Director of the Department of Health and Welfare, or
designee. (3-17-22)
05.
Family Support Partner . An individual who has lived experience
raising a child who has a behavioral health disorder diagnosis, mental illness,
or mental illness with a co-occurring substance use disorder, has specialized
training related to such care, and who has successfully navigated the various
systems of care. (3-17-22)
06.
Family Support Partner Services. Family-to-family services are
non-clinical support services provided by family support partners who have
participated in mental health services, and who have received training in how
to share their experiences with others facing similar challenges.
(3-17-22)
07.
Lived
Experience. Life experiences of an individual who has received
behavioral health services or has raised a child who is living with a
behavioral health diagnosis, mental illness, or mental illness with a
cooccurring substance use disorder, and has at least one (1) year of lived
experience navigating the behavioral health systems. (3-17-22)
08.
Peer Support Services .
Non-clinical services are provided by peer support specialists who are on their
own recovery journey, and who have received training in supporting others who
are actively involved in their own recovery process. (3-17-22)
09.
Peer Support Specialist . An
individual in recovery from mental illness or mental illness with a cooccurring
substance use disorder who uses lived experience and specialized training to
assist other individuals in recovery. (3-17-22)
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