DRS provides counseling, guidance, and referral services as necessary for the vocational rehabilitation of the consumer. Counseling is a process in which a vocational rehabilitation counselor works with the consumer in order to help the consumer understand both problems and vocational potential. Counseling is a continuous process throughout the rehabilitation program to help the consumer make the best possible vocational, personal, and social adjustment. Referral means referral of the consumer to other agencies for assistance not available from DRS.

Source Note:The provisions of this §856.42 adopted to be effective December 10, 2012, 37 TexReg 9651; duplicated effective September 1, 2016, as published in the Texas Register September 2, 2016, 41 TexReg 6773.