§ 254B.215 — Certification Levels
Plain-Language Summary
Certified recovery residences in Minnesota are classified as either level-one or level-two. Level-one residences are peer-run, meaning residents make decisions collectively and no paid staff live on-site. Level-two residences are managed by staff who model and teach recovery skills. Each level has different staffing, training, and operational requirements.
254B.215 CERTIFICATION LEVELS.
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Subdivision 1.Certification levels.
When certifying a recovery residence, the commissioner must specify whether the residence is a level-one or level-two certified recovery residence. §
Subd. 2.Level-one certification.
(a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-one certified recovery residence when the residence is peer run. A level-one certified recovery residence must:
(1) not permit an allowance for on-site paid staff or operator of the recovery residence;
(2) permit only nonpaid staff to live or work within the residence; and
(3) ensure that decisions are made solely by residents.
(b) Staff of a level-one certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer recovery support services to residents of the recovery residence. §
Subd. 3.Level-two certification.
(a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-two certified recovery residence when the residence is managed by someone other than the residents. A level-two certified recovery residence must have staff to model and teach recovery skills and behaviors.
(b) A level-two certified recovery residence must:
(1) have written job descriptions for each staff member position, including position responsibilities and qualifications;
(2) have written policies and procedures for ongoing performance development of staff;
(3) provide annual training on emergency procedures, resident bill of rights, grievance policies and procedures, and code of ethics;
(4) provide community or house meetings, peer supports, and involvement in self-help or off-site treatment services;
(5) have identified recovery goals;
(6) maintain documentation that residents are linked with community resources such as job search, education, family services, and health and housing programs; and
(7) maintain documentation of referrals made for additional services.
(c) Staff of a level-two certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer support services to residents of the recovery residence.
History:
**NOTE: **This section, as added by Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 9, article 4, section 43, is effective January 1, 2027. Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 9, article 4, section 43, the effective date.
History: History:
1Sp2025 c 9 art 4 s 43