Closing Gaps in Maternal Mental Health

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HHS Publishes National Model Standards for Substance Use, Mental Health, and Family Peer Worker Certifications

June 16, 2023 by Sarah Johanek, MPH in POLICY

On June 6th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification for substance use, mental health, and family peer workers. These standards aim to accelerate the universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer mental health workforce across all elements of the healthcare system.