Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for enhancing posttreatment recovery support services related to substance use disorder and mental health.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $100,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund.
• Recipient of Funds: The grant is designated for the Twin Cities Recovery Project, a recovery community organization.
• Use of Funds: The funds must be utilized to:
  • Provide peer recovery services that are either geographically or culturally specific.
  • Address disparities in support for substance use disorder and mental health posttreatment.
  • Expand access to recovery support for populations considered to be in high need.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a targeted financial investment in posttreatment recovery services, emphasizing culturally and geographically tailored support.

Relevant Terms

substance use disorder, mental health support, peer recovery services, recovery community organization, high-need populations, culturally specific services, posttreatment recovery support