Ohio Admin. Code 5122-29-16 - Peer run organization

(A) "Peer run organization" means any service or activity that is planned, developed, administered, delivered, and evaluated by persons, a majority of whom have a direct lived experience of a mental health or substance use disorder.

(B) "Recovery" as used in this rule has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (C) of rule 5122-29-15 of the Administrative Code.

(C) Peer run organizations include but are not limited to consumer operated services, recovery community organizations, peer drop-in centers, and club houses.

(D) Peer run organizations shall:

(1) Have a primary goal of enhancing the quantity and quality of support available to individuals seeking recovery from mental health or substance use disorders;

(2) Be grounded in three core principles: a recovery vision, authenticity of voice, and accountability to the recovery community;

(3) Promote the strategies of public awareness and education, personal empowerment, and peer based- and other recovery support services and activities which may include: peer recovery support, telephone recovery support services, all-recovery meetings, structured volunteer/work activities, groups, social activities, or wellness activities;

(4) Be responsive to the needs of individuals participating in services and be based on local needs as identified by the individuals participating in the service.

Replaces: 5122-29-16

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 5122-29-16

Effective: 1/1/2018
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 01/01/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5119.36
Rule Amplifies: 5119.36
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/91, 7/15/01