Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the authority shall: (1) Make sufficient funding available to support establishment of an adequate and equitable stock of recovery residences in each region of the state; (2) Establish a voucher program to allow accredited recovery housing operators to hold bed space for individuals who are waiting for treatment; (3) Conduct outreach to underserved and rural areas to support the development of recovery housing, including adequate resources for women, LGBTQIA+ communities, Black, indigenous, and other people of color communities, immigrant communities, and youth; and (4) Develop a training for housing providers by January 1, 2024, to assist them with providing appropriate service to LGBTQIA+ communities, Black, indigenous, and other people of color communities, and immigrant communities, including consideration of topics like harassment, communication, antiracism, diversity, and gender-affirming behavior, and ensure applicants for grants or loans related to recovery residences receive access to the training.
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