Welcome To TAPNET
TAPNET is a new peer assistance program designed to assist chemical dependency counselors struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders in returning to healthy functioning so they may safely continue to practice. TAPNET was created as a non-punitive, confidential, and voluntary alternative to reporting counselors to DSHS or TCBAP. TAPNET is an independently incorporated 501.c.3. TAPNET operates as an approved peer assistance program by DSHS.
Why do I Need Access to a Peer Assistance Program?
The Texas Legislature enacted legislation requiring a licensed chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern provide written documentation indicating that he or she has access to a DSHS approved peer assistance program in order to obtain or renew a license. The new law also provides that the state may issue or renew a license to a person convicted or placed on community supervision for certain drug or alcohol offenses provided that the applicant or license holder successfully complete the participation in a peer assistance program.
New LCDC/CI Licensure Requirements
- As of January 1, 2009 all Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors and Counselor Interns must have access to a DSHS approved peer assistance program.
- Failure to provide such documentation could result in non-renewal of a license or an application for a new license being rejected.
- Don't risk non-renewal, click the Join Now link to join TAPNET and obtain proof of access to an approved peer assistance program.
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Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP)
- Members of TAAP receive free TAPNET membership
- TAAP members are automatically enrolled in TAPNET as a membership benefit and quarterly reports are sent to DSHS showing membership
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