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(1) include

(A) one-on-one, family, or group activities designed to assist the recipient attain identified treatment goals;

(B) assisting the recipient or recipient’s family in regaining balance and control of their lives;

(C) enhancing the recipient’s community living skills; and

(D) supporting a self-directed recovery and independence;

(2) are based on the unique therapeutic relationship between the provider, the recipient, and the recipient’s family;

(3) are included in the recipient’s behavioral health treatment plan; and

(4) are focused on the current presenting problems, diagnosed conditions, and functional impairments included in the recipient’s treatment plans. (b) Peer support services must be provided by a person who has lived experience and who

(1) maintains frequent in-person or telephonic contact with the recipient to achieve all the objectives listed in (a) of this section; and

(2) meets the requirements of 7 AAC 138.400. (c) Peer support services may be offered as a standalone service or in combination with

(1) individual therapeutic behavioral health services for children under 7 AAC 135.220; or

(2) family therapeutic behavioral health services for children under 7 AAC 135.220; (Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199; am 4/24/2020, Register 234; am 6/30/2021, Register 238; am 2/2/2024, Register 249; am 7/1/2025, Register 254) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 7 AAC 135.220. Therapeutic behavioral health services for children. (a) The department will pay a community behavioral health services provider for therapeutic