This makes some more sense now, they're outside of your business because they (and I'm just guessing here) are not readily distinguishable from your clients. Sound about right, mebbe?
Honestly dude, I'd scare the bejeesus out of them for free, but CA being what it is, they'd haul my ass in
My buddy is a social worker in RI, he mentioned a similar problem, I'll pump him for some info.