1. (a) Elder abuse counseling services shall meet the needs of individuals who require assistance in resolving problems or relieving temporary stresses. Problems addressed may include elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, or physical harm inflicted.

2. (b) Contract agencies conducting elder abuse counseling shall provide the following services:

   1. (1) Assisting and supporting individuals in resolving problems and relieving stress;
   2. (2) Providing one-on-one or group educational sessions; and
   3. (3) Group educational service programs for individuals on topics concerning the prevention of elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect, and exploitation.
3. (c) Elder abuse counselors shall be licensed as social workers or mental health practitioners by the State of New Hampshire in accordance with RSA 330-A, and have a working knowledge of effective geriatric assessment tools, mental health issues affecting older individuals, and elder abuse treatment resources.

4. (d) For each individual receiving elder abuse counseling:

   1. (1) An assessment shall be completed and documented;
   2. (2) Goals shall be identified and an individual treatment plan developed; and
   3. (3) Progress notes shall be made by the counselor following each counseling session.

5. (e) Contract agencies providing elder abuse counseling services shall keep a service provision log of all group educational activities that includes:

   1. (1) The date of the group educational activity provided;
   2. (2) The type of the group educational activity provided;
   3. (3) The names of the attendees; and
   4. (4) Comment on any follow-up action as needed.

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for He-E 502) #10530, eff 2-28-14; ss by #13354, eff 3-19-22 (formerlyHe-E 502.23)