14045.11. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 150, Sec. 2.)
It is the intent of the Legislature that the peer support specialist certification program, established under this article, achieve all of the following:
(a)Support the ongoing provision of services for…#
(a) Support the ongoing provision of services for individuals experiencing mental health care needs, substance use disorder needs, or both, by certified peer support specialists.
(b)Support coaching, linkage, and skill building of…#
(b) Support coaching, linkage, and skill building of individuals with mental health needs, substance use disorder needs, or both, and to families or significant support persons.
(c)Increase family support by building on the strengths of…#
(c) Increase family support by building on the strengths of families and helping them achieve a better understanding of mental illness in order to help individuals achieve desired outcomes.