Peer support technical assistance center

Section 547A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee–2a) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking building; and and inserting the following: building, such as— (A) professional development of peer support specialists; and (B) making recovery support services available in nonclinical settings; and; (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Regional centers (1) In general The Secretary may establish one regional technical assistance center (referred to in this subsection as the Regional Center), with existing resources, to assist the Center in carrying out activities described in subsection (b) within the geographic region of such Regional Center in a manner that is tailored to the needs of such region. (2) Evaluation Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 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 This subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2030.; and (4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Section 547A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ee–2a) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking building; and and inserting the following: building, such as— (A) professional development of peer support specialists; and (B) making recovery support services available in nonclinical settings; and; (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Regional centers (1) In general The Secretary may establish one regional technical assistance center (referred to in this subsection as the Regional Center), with existing resources, to assist the Center in carrying out activities described in subsection (b) within the geographic region of such Regional Center in a manner that is tailored to the needs of such region. (2) Evaluation Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 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 This subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2030.; and (4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.