N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 402.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section He-M 402.01 - Purpose

(a) The purpose of this part is to define the criteria and procedures for the operation of Peer Support Agencies (PSAs) .

(b) The purpose of a PSA is to provide peer supports, peer education and peer programming approved by the state mental health authority that:

(1) Foster wellness in participants by supporting peers in identifying, and achieving an evolving and hopeful vision for their future;

(2) Foster self-advocacy skills, autonomy, and independence;

(3) Foster the ability to enhance a quality of life for participants including:

a. Connection with their families;

b. Connection with communities of their choice; and

c. Personally meaningful occupation;

(4) Emphasize mutuality as demonstrated by:

a. Shared decision making;

b. Strong conflict resolution;

c. Non-medical approaches to support; and

d. Non-static roles, such as, staff who are members and participants, and members and participants who are educators;

(5) Offer alternative views on wellness and the effects of trauma and abuse;

(6) Encourage informed decision-making about all aspects of participant's lives;

(7) Support peers in understanding how they came to know what they know, by challenging perceived self-limitations, while encouraging the development of beliefs that enhance personal and relational growth and moving towards the life the peer desires; and

(8) Emphasize a holistic approach to health that includes a vision of the "whole" person.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 402.01

#2038, eff 7-1-82; ss by #2711, eff 5-16-84; ss by #5130, eff 5-1-91, EXPIRED: 5-1-97

New. #8445, eff 10-6-05

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12193, Effective 5/26/2017, Expires 5/26/2027.