2511.1 Referral to Community and Social Support Services includes the provision of referrals to a wide array of support services that will help consumers overcome access or service barriers, increase self-management skills and achieve overall health. Specifically, this activity involves facilitating access to support and assistance for consumers to address medical, behavioral, educational, social, and community issues that may impact overall health.

2511.2 The types of community and social support services to which consumers will be referred to may include, but are not limited to:

1. (a) Wellness programs, including smoking cessation, fitness, weight loss programs;
2. (b) Specialized support groups (i.e., cancer, diabetes support groups, and others);
3. (c) Substance use recovery support groups;
4. (d) Housing resources;
5. (e) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
6. (f) Legal assistance resources;
7. (g) Faith-based organizations;
8. (h) Access to employment and educational program or training;
9. (i) Financial assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Social Security
10. (j) Child care; and
11. (k) Social integration.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 849 (January 22, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5625 (May 3, 2019).