GA SB371

Establishes a grant program through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to fund peer support programs for individuals with substance use disorders in hospitals and addiction recovery support centers

Creates certified peer specialist designations including Mental Health (CPS-MH), Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), Youth (CPS-Y), Parent (CPS-P), and forensic peer mentors, with required continuing education on hospital settings and workforce reentry

Mandates forensic peer mentor programs in every state prison, county jail, and municipal jail in Georgia, led by certified peer specialists

Requires annual reports to the Governor and legislative committees on grant applications, awards, and disbursements, plus quarterly reports on program effectiveness from an independent evaluator

Directs the Department of Corrections and Department of Community Supervision to coordinate with courts, agencies, and organizations serving incarcerated individuals, parolees, and probationers to establish peer mentor programs