42 USC 290ee-2a - Peer support technical assistance center

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 12, 2026

§ 290ee–2a.

Peer support technical assistance center

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Functions

The Center established under subsection (a) shall provide technical assistance and support to recovery community organizations and peer support networks, including such assistance and support related to—

(1)

training on identifying—

(A)

signs of substance use disorder;

(B)

resources to assist individuals with a substance use disorder, or resources for families of an individual with a substance use disorder; and

(C)

best practices for the delivery of recovery support services;

(2)

the provision of translation services, interpretation, or other such services for clients with limited English speaking proficiency;

(3)

data collection to support research, including for translational research;

(4)

capacity building, such as—

(A)

professional development of peer support specialists; and

(B)

making recovery support services available in nonclinical settings; and

(5)

evaluation and improvement, as necessary, of the effectiveness of such services provided by recovery community organizations.

(c)

Best practices

(d)

Regional Centers

(1)

In general

(2)

Evaluation

Not later than 4 years after December 1, 2025, the Secretary shall evaluate the activities of the Regional Center and submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of such evaluation, including—

(A)

a description of the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Regional Center and the Center;

(B)

available information relating to the outcomes of the Regional Center under this subsection, such as any impact on the operations and efficiency of the Center relating to requests for technical assistance and support within the region of such Regional Center;

(C)

a description of any gaps or areas of duplication relating to the activities of the Regional Center and the Center within such region; and

(D)

recommendations relating to the modification, expansion, or termination of the Regional Center under this subsection.

(3)

Termination

(e)

Recovery community organization

(f)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 547A, as added Pub. L. 115–271, title VII, § 7152, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4058; amended Pub. L. 119–44, title III, § 302, Dec. 1, 2025, 139 Stat. 684.)

cite as: 42 USC 290ee-2a