RSA Chapter 126-N — Peer Support Programs

Title X — Public Health

Current through the 2025 Regular Session of the New Hampshire General Court.

Title X Public Health

RSA 126-N:1 Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the effectiveness of mutual peer supports to the capacity of individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the workforce, in their families, and in the life of their community.

Source. 2000, 100:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.

RSA 126-N:2 Definitions

In this chapter:

I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services.

II. "Department" means the department of health and human services.

Source. 2000, 100:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.

RSA 126-N:3 Peer Support Programs

The commissioner shall establish within the department peer support programs. Peer support programs shall:

I. Foster the self advocacy skills, autonomy, and independence of individuals who receive services from the department.

II. Ensure that individuals with disabilities are informed and involved in system-wide service planning, program evaluation, and educational and training activities.

III. Provide information, networking, and assistance to local self advocacy and peer support organizations and activities.

IV. Offer training and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf with regard to their health care and private managed care systems.

V. Undertake other activities to foster the goals of this chapter.

Source. 2000, 100:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.

RSA 126-N:4 Rulemaking

The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the proper administration of this chapter.

Source. 2000, 100:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.