Peer Recovery Specialist in Law Enforcement/Judicial Branch
Funds Arkansas law enforcement and courts to hire Peer Recovery Support Specialists and implement substance use disorder training, protocols, and data-driven recovery support programs.
Funder: Arkansas Department of Health
Due Dates: August 29, 2025 (Full application) | August 10, 2026 (Monthly data submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per year per awardee; maximum 3 awards; initial 1-year term, renewable up to 7 years total.
Summary: Supports Arkansas law enforcement/judicial agencies to hire a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and implement substance use disorder training and protocols.
Key Information: Only one position per location; preference for rural counties; monthly data reporting required.
Description
This grant from the Arkansas Department of Health funds Arkansas-based law enforcement agencies and judicial branches to hire a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS). The PRSS provides non-clinical, strength-based support to individuals with lived experience of substance use or mental health challenges, helping connect them to treatment, recovery services, and community resources. Awardees must develop and deliver substance use disorder (SUD) training for staff, establish protocols for identifying and referring individuals with suspected SUD, and facilitate ongoing education and support. The program aims to increase access to recovery resources, reduce stigma, and foster statewide collaboration through monthly meetings and data reporting.
