An alleged victim of a rape or sexual offense may apply directly to a rape crisis service program for service, or be referred from another source. A staff person shall assess the application and determine whether services are available and appropriate for the applicant. When the service is unavailable or not appropriate to the applicant's needs, the staff person shall refer the applicant to other appropriate resources. For the applicant who is accepted for services, the staff person shall explain the services, and develop and begin to implement the service plan.