Okla. Admin. Code § 450:53-1-2
The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Board" means the State Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
"Consumer" means an individual who has applied for, is receiving or has received evaluation or treatment services from a facility operated or certified by ODMHSAS or with which ODMHSAS contracts and includes all persons referred to in OAC Title 450 as client(s) or patient(s) or resident(s) or a combination thereof.
"Department" or "ODMHSAS" means the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
"Dual relationship" means a familial, financial, business, professional, close personal, sexual or other non-therapeutic relationship with a consumer, or engaging in any activity with another person that interferes or conflicts with the Peer Recovery Support Specialists' professional obligation to a consumer.
"Family Support" means using lived experience to ensure engagement and active participation of the family throughout the treatment process and assist family members in developing knowledge and skills to promote their family member's recovery.
"Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist" or "F-PRSS" means any person who is certified by ODMHSAS to offer family peer support services in accordance with this Chapter.
"Peer Recovery Support Specialist" or "PRSS" means any person who is certified by ODMHSAS to offer peer support services in accordance with this Chapter.
"Peer Support" means using lived experience to navigate treatment, foster relationships with community resources and supports, and develop a plan for overall well-being. These services and supports are valued as a component of treatment and integrated into the continuum of care to promote individual growth and enhance social connection.
"Recovery" means a journey of healing and transformation enabling people with mental health and/or substance use challenges to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice while striving to achieve their full potential. The process of recovery leads individuals toward the highest level of autonomy of which they are capable. Key characteristics of recovery include:
"Wellness" means an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.
Okla. Admin. Code § 450:53-1-2