Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders and mental health issues by providing financial resources to enhance recovery services. It seeks to reduce disparities and improve posttreatment recovery support for high-need populations in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes allocating funds to the Twin Cities Recovery Project, a recovery community organization, to enhance their services.
• A total of $200,000 is appropriated, with $100,000 designated for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027. This funding comes from the general fund.
• The grant money is to be specifically used for providing peer recovery services and educational programs that are geographically or culturally tailored.
• The focus is on addressing disparities in support for those recovering from substance use disorders and mental health challenges.

Significant Changes

• This bill represents a targeted effort to allocate state resources towards culturally and geographically specific recovery services, emphasizing support for underserved and high-need populations.
• It underscores a commitment to addressing disparities in recovery support, which means better access and tailored intervention for diverse communities.

Relevant Terms

recovery community organization, Twin Cities Recovery Project, peer recovery services, substance use disorder, mental health support, posttreatment recovery support, disparities, high-need populations.