Mental health challenges have been increasing over the last few years. Approximately 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness, and that rate is just slightly lower for youth ages 6-17 at 1 in 6 youth experiencing mental illness every year. In New Hampshire, over 200,000 adults have a mental health condition, and 15,000 adolescents (ages 12-17) have depression. Finding care and treatment for mental health conditions can be a challenge. New Hampshire residents face issues with cost and access to providers.
Navigating the many local, state and national resources can be challenging. To help, UNH Extension has created resource guides for each of the 10 counties in the state. These guides are designed for caregivers and supporters to help people experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. They provide resources for people with emergent issues, as well as those in immediate crisis. Each guide includes local resources that provide mental health services, state resources and national resources and hotlines. These guides are one page (front and back), making them easy to print and hand out.
These resources were developed in part under grant #1H79SM08467101 from the FY2021 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Awareness Training Grant.
Lakes Region Mental Health Center Laconia Call 603-524-1100 or visit www.lrmhc.org. The Lakes RegionMental Health Center provides integrated mental and physical health care to children, adults, elders and their families who are living with – and recovering from – mental illness.
Community Action Program-Belknap-Merrimack Concord (Main Office) Call 603-225-3295,Laconia Call 603-524-5512, Franklin Call 603-934-7369, Warner 603-456-2207, Concord 603-225-6880, Suncook 603-485-7824 or visit capbm.org
Winnipesaukee Public Health Network Laconia Call 603-528-2145 or visit pphnh.org
The Doorway at Concord Hospital Laconia Call 211. The Doorway can help people access substance useservices throughout the state, including peer recovery support services, medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, workforce opportunities, and training and education.
Tilton Area Family Resource Center - Parent Information Center of NH Concord Call 603-224-7005, or visit picnh.org
Tilton Vetrans Affairs Clinic Tilton Call 603-624-4366, ext. 3199 or visit va.gov
Northern Human Services Call 603-523-7100 or visit northernhs.org
- Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) - Conway Call 603-447-4356
- The Mental Health Center - Conway Call 603-447-2111
- New Horizons (Developmental Services) - Conway Call 603-356-6921
- New Horizons (Developmental Services) - Tamworth Call 603-323-2354 and 603-323-2302
- The Mental Health Center - Wolfeboro Call 603-569-1884
Carroll County Public Health Network Ossipee Call 603-301-1252 or visit c3ph.org
Memorial Hospital Community Health Conway Call 603-447-8900 or visit mainehealth.org/memorial-hospital
Vaughan Community Service North Conway Call 603-602-1801 or visit vaughannh.org. Food pantry services and childcare serves the greater communities of the Valley from Conway to Gorham and much of Carroll County.
Children Unlimited Inc. Conway Call 603-447-6356, ext III or visit childrenunlimitedinc.org
Conway Veterans Affairs Conway Call 800-892-8384, ext. 3199 or visit va.gov
Wakefield Food Pantry Wakefield Call 603-552-3094 or visit wakefieldfoodpantrynh.org
Mt. Washington Valley Housing Coalition Conway Call 603-662-7003 or visit mwvhc.org
Southwestern Community Services (SCS) Keene Call 603-352-7512 or visit scshelps.org
Monadnock Family Services (MFS) Keene Call 603-357-4400 or visit mfs.org
The River Center Family and Community Resource Center Peterborough Call 603-924-6800. For an on- call emergency Call 603-526-5238 or visit rivercenternh.org
The Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center Antrim Call 603-588-2620 or visit grapevinenh.org
Greater Monadnock Public Health Network Keene Call 603-354-5460 or visit healthymonadnockalliance.org
The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center Keene Call 211.
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, Inc Keene Call 603-352-3782 or visit mcvprevention.org
Keene Veterans Affairs Clinic Keene Call 603-358-4950 or visit va.gov
Northern Human Services(NHS) Berlin Call 603-752-1005 or visit northernhs.org. NHS can assist and advocate for people affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and related disorders in living meaningful lives.
Tri County Community Action (TCCAP) Berlin Call 603-752-3248 or visit www.tccap.org. CCAP can help with utility assistance, transportation, health & well-being for youth & families and seniors.
Coos County Family Health Gorham Call 603-446-2741, Colebrook Call 603-237-4262, Berlin (Willow Street) Call 603-752-3669, Berlin (Pleasant Street) Call 603-752-2040, Berlin (Page Hill Road) Call 603-752-2900 or visit coosfamilyhealth.org
The Family Resource Center Gorham Call 603-466-5190 or visit frc123.org
North Country Public Health Network Littleton Call 603-259-3700 or visit nchcnh.org
The Doorway at AVH Berlin Call 211. The Doorway can help people access substance use services including peer recovery support services, medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, workforce opportunities, training and education.
RESPONSE - Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Center Call 1-866 662-4200 (24 hour support line) Berlin Call 603-752-5679, Lancaster Call 603-788-8195, Colebrook Call 603-237-5384 or visit responsenh.org
New Hampshire Coos County Service Link Resources Center Call 866-634-9412, Berlin Call 603-752-6407. Disability and aging resource center for Seniors, Veterans and Adults with Disabilities providing a full scope of supported referrals.
Lakes Region Mental Health Center Laconia and Plymouth Call 603-524-1100 or visit lrmhc.org
West Central Behavioral Health Lebanon Call 603-448-0126 or visit wcbh.org
Central New Hampshire Public Health Network Plymouth Call 603-536-9793 or visit cnhhp.org
Upper Valley Public Health Network Lebanon Call 603-523-7100 or visit uvpublichealth.org
North Country Public Health Network Littleton Call 603-259-3700 or visit nchcnh.org
Northern Human Services Conway Call 603-447-3347 or visit northernhs.org
TLC Family Resource Center Claremont Call 603-790-3779 or visit tlcfamilyrc.org
WISE of the Upper Valley Lebanon Call the crises line at 866-348-9473 or text 603-836-9472 or visit wiseuv.org
The Doorway at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon Call 211
Headrest Lebanon Call 603-448-4872 or visit headrest.org. Assisting those affected by substance use disorder.
Whole Village Family Resource Center Plymouth Call 603-536-3720 or visit frc123.org
Tri County Community Action (TCCAP) Call 603-968-3560 or visit www.tccap.org. TCCAP can help with utility assistance, transportation, health & well-being for youth & families and seniors.
RESPONSE - Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Center Call 1-866 662-4200 (24 hour support line) Littleton Call 603-575-5656, or visit responsenh.org
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Manchester Call 603-668-4111 or visit mhcgm.org
Greater Nashua Mental Health Manchester Call 603-889-6147 or visit gnmhc.org
Center for Life Management Derry & Salem Call 603-434-1577 or visit centerforlifemanagement.org
Families in Transition Manchester Call 603-641-9441 or visit fitnh.org
Greater Manchester Public Health Network Call 603-624-6466 or visit mymanchesternh.com/Region
Greater Nashua Public Health Network visit nashuanh.gov/644/Greater-Nashua-Public-Health-Network-Ser
The Doorway of Greater Manchester and The Doorway of Greater Nashua Call 211.
The Farnum Center Manchester Call 603-622-3020 or visit farnumcenter.org
Makin It Happen Community Compass Manchester Call 603-836-6266 or visit makinithappen.org
Easter Seals of NH Manchester Call 603-623-8863 or visit eastersealsnh.org
Riverbend Community Mental Health (RCH) Concord Call 603-226-7505 or visit riverbendcmhc.org. RCH is a private nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services in central New Hampshire.
- Emergency Services & The Doorway - Concord Call 833-710-6477
- Choices - Concord Call 844-524-6673
- Counseling Associates - Concord Call 603-228-1600
- Children’s Programs - Concord Call 603-228-0547
- Community Support Programs - Concord Call 603-225-0123
- Franklin Office - Franklin Call 603-934-3400
Waypoint: A Family & Community Resource Center Concord Call 603-518-4000 or visit waypointnh.org
Community Action Program Franklin Call 603-934-7369, Warner 603-456-2207, Concord 603-225-6880, Suncook 603-485-7824 or visit capbm.org
Capital Area Public Health Network (CAPHN) Concord Call 603-224-2595 or visit capitalareaphn.org
New Futures Concord Call 603-225-9540 or visit new-futures.org. New Futures works to improve the health & well-being of all Granite Staters through public policy change and civic empowerment.
The Doorway at Concord Concord Call 211
Family Connections Center Concord Call 603-271-1926 or visit corrections.nh.gov/resident-relations/family-support
Concord Veterans Affairs Clinic Concord Call 603-624-4366 or visit va.gov
Seacoast Mental Health Center Portsmouth Call 603-431-6703, Exeter Call 603-772-2710 or visit smhc-nh.org
Center for Life Management Derry and Salem 603-434-1577, for 24/7 acute care services Call 603-434-1577 option 1, or visit centerforlifemanagement.org
Greater Seacoast Community Health - Families First Portsmouth Call 603-422-8208, Goodwin Community Health Somersworth Call 603-749-2346, Lilac City Pediatrics Somersworth & Portsmouth Call 603-749-2346, or visit getcommunityhealth.org
Austin 17 House Brentwood Call 603-770-6374 or visit austin17house.org. A youth and family community center.
The Upper Room Derry Call 603-437-8477 or visit urteachers.org. The Upper Room is a family resource center.
Seacoast Outright Portsmouth Call 603-552-5824 or visit seacoastoutright.org. A resource for LGBTQ+ youth.
The Derry Friendship Center Derry Call 603-432-9794 or visit thederryfriendshipcenter.org. The Friendship Center aims to reduce the stigma associated with substance use and provide a safe space for peer-based support.
Gather Portsmouth Call 603-436-0641 or visit gathernh.org. Gather provides nutritious food and prepared meals to those experiencing hunger on the Seacoast in NH.
Haven Portsmouth & Epping Call 603-994-7233 (24 hour confidential support) or Call 603-436-4107 or visit havennh.org. Support for all people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Community Partners Call 603-994-6357 or visit cnhhp.org
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Dover & Rochester Call 603-435-2500 or visit straffordcap.org
Strafford County Public Health Network Call 603-519-9300 or visit communitypartnersnh.org. Dedicated to providing quality developmental and mental health services for the families and individuals in Strafford County.
The Doorway Operated by Wentworth-Douglas Hospital Dover Call 211.
Goodwin Community Health Center Call 603-749-2346 or visit getcommunityhealth.org
The Triangle Club Dover Call 603-742-9803 or visit triangleclubdovernh.org. Offers peer-driven recovery support groups and a welcoming community that empower those who are powerless over substances.
Seacoast Outright Portsmouth Call 603-552-5824 or visit seacoastoutright.org. A resource for LGBTQ+ youth.
Granite Pathways - Safe Harbor Recovery Center Dover Call 603-570-9444 or visit granitepathwaysnh.org. Granite Pathways creates opportunities for individuals and families to achieve health and socioeconomic well-being, through a holistic approach.
West Central Behavioral Health - If you need immediate help, please call our 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response hotline at 1-833-710-6477, New Clients/Intake Line 603-542-5128 or visit www.wcbh.org
- Newport - Newport Child & Family Services Call 603-863-1951
- Newport - Adult Residential Services Arbor View Call 603-863-1785
- Claremont - Adult Outpatient Services Call 603-542-2578
- Claremont - Child & Family Services Call 603-542-5449
Southwestern Community Services Claremont Call 603-542-9528 or visit scshelps.org. Find help with affordable housing, fuel assistance, Head Start and family assistance.
TLC Family Resource Center Claremont Call 603-542-1848 or visit tlcfamilyrc.org
Greater Sullivan Public Health Network (In partnership with Dartmouth Health) Claremont visit gscphn.org
Turning Points Network Emergency Call 800-639-3130 24/7 or text 603-506-6553 M-F, 9am-4pm or visit turningpointsnetwork.org. Turning Points Network’s mission is to enhance the safety and well-being of victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and stalking. Claremont Call 603-542-0155 and Newport Call 800-639-3130.
Greater Sulivan Strong Claremont Visit greatersullivanstrong.org
NH Rapid Response Access Point Call or text 833-710-6477 or visit nh988.com. The Access Point can resolve your immediate crisis via phone, text, or chat.
NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Call 866-644-3574 or visit nhcadsv.org. The Coalition is the umbrella organization for twelve crisis centers. Each center provides services and supports to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, and is available 24/7.
NH Coalition to End Homelessness Call 603-264-9089 or visit nhceh.org to learn more.
NH Care Path Call 1-844-275-3447 or visit nhcarepath.org. NHCarePath partners provide a range of information, assistance, and care including: caregiver resources, services for individuals who are aging or disabled, assistance with maintaining independent living, and mental health counseling.
NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food - Farmer Mental Health Program Call 603-678-4751 or visit agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/agricultural-development/fmhp.htm. The NH Farmer Mental Health Support Program is designed to address the primary root causes of farmer stress, mental health issues, and suicide through direct services to farmers.
NH Food Bank Call 603-669-9725 or visit nhfoodbank.org. The NH Food Bank has programs to empower people to learn new skills, enabling them to become more self-sufficient and improve their quality of life.
National Association of the Deaf Call 301--587-1788 TTY: 301-810-3182 or visit nad.org
NH Children’s Behavioral Health Collaborative (CSOC) Visit nh4youth.org. The CSO Advisory Council is a multi-disciplinary initiative fixing barriers and improving behavioral health outcomes for children, youth and their families.
Referral, Education, Assistance and Prevention Program (REAP) Call 866-634-9412 REAP is available to all older adults (60+ and their caregivers) in New Hampshire.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 988 for free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crises resources for you or your loved one. Or visit 988lifeline.org
Vet Center Call Center: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text and Chat Veterans and their loved ones can call 988 and press 1. Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat or text 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call 1-833-852-6262 or visit mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.
Trans Lifeline Call 1-877-565-8860 or visit translifeline.org/hotline. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer-support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) Call or text 1-800-985-5990 or visit samhsa.gov. (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Trevor Project Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 or visit thetrevorproject.org. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
The LGBT National Help Center Call 1-888-843-4564 or visit lgbthotline.org. All of the support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer support, information, and local resources.
Al-Anon Call 1-888-425-2666 or visit al-anon.org. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous Visit aa.org
