RecoveryPeople has currently identified 6 issue areas of concern. We provide information and education about these issues and in some cases, may take positions and work actively towards their resolution.
Justice reform policy issues
Justice reform The Issue Local systems of care that include prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services best meet the diverse and evolving needs of individuals and families with a…
Recovery ecosystem policy issues
Recovery Housing The Issue- Texas Needs More Accredited Recovery Housing – A Smart Investment for a Stronger Future A Critical Gap in Recovery Housing Texas is in the midst of…
Recovery workforce policy issues
Peer Recovery Workforce HB 3599 (Gervin-Hawkins)– certification of peer specialists and peer specialist supervisors for purposes of Medicaid mental health and substance use services. HB 3599 aims to clarify and…
Recovery organization policy issues
Peer Recovery Organizations Most Texans who need and want community-based, recovery services cannot access them because of the lack of peer recovery organizations across the state, especially those who meet…
Rights and protections
Rights and Protections Patient Solictation and Deceptive Marketing Individuals and families in recovery should be free of stigma, discrimination and exploitation, and their current legal rights and protections must be…