UNH SOCIAL WORK OUTREACH CENTER RESOURCES
General
Benefits
Children and Families
Family Planning
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Housing & Homelessness
Disabilities
Mental Illness & Substance Abuse
Health & Dental
Legal Resources
Seniors & In-home Supports
GENERAL
2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free information and referral service in New Hampshire. 2-1-1 New Hampshire can be reached by dialing 1-866-444-4211. The TTY line is 603-634-3388. 2-1-1 NH anticipates state-wide use of the 2-1-1 dialing code by the end of 2008. 2-1-1 NH operates weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with the goal of operating 24/7 in the future. The 2-1-1 NH website, www.211nh.org is now available and includes a searchable database.
Strafford County Community Action Committee, Inc.
270 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03821
(603) 516-8130
SCCAC serves residents of Strafford County. Services include: low-income home energy assistance program, electric assistance program, neighbor helping neighbors, security deposit guarantee loan program, weatherization assistance program, the fixit program, homeless outreach/intervention, Rochester homeless housing initiative, head start, child care, traveling tales, summer recreation, elderly transportation, personal emergency response, workforce development, workplace success, and self-sufficiency case management.
Rockingham Community Action (RCA)
7 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-2911
RCA serves residents of Rockingham County. Services include: Child Care Resource & Referral, Crisis Services, Electric Assistance Program, Emergency Food Assistance Program, Emergency Food Pantries, Family Literacy Project, Fuel Assistance, Head Start, Homeless Outreach & Intervention Project, H.O.M.E. Housing Rehab, Portsmouth Adult Basic Education Program, Security Deposit Loan Program, Weatherization, Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC), and Workforce Development.
ServiceLink Resource Center
TheServiceLink Resource Centers network consists of thirteen community-based ServiceLink Resource Centers and many satellite offices with the common purpose of providing information and supportive referrals about resources for older adults, adults living with disabilities, chronic illness, and their families and caregivers.
New Hampshire Catholic Charities
23 Grant Street, Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-7701
NH Catholic Charities is a private, non-profit, social service agency that reaches out to the poor and vulnerable of all faiths and socioeconomic backgrounds. Services offered include: adoption services, immigration & refugee services, counseling services, NH food bank, and health and senior care services. There are ten different offices in NH: (Berlin, Concord, Keene, Laconia, Lebanon, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Rochester, and Salem).
BENEFITS
Benefits Checkup
Benefits Checkup serves older Americans with limited incomes through services such as heating & energy assistance, prescription savings programs, nutrition (food stamps), financial, legal, health care, housing, social security, transportation, employment, in-home services, tax relief, and educational assistance.
GovBenefits
GovBenefits is a resource for all citizens and includes information on a variety of benefit and assistance programs for veterans, seniors, students, teachers, children, people with disabilities, dependents, disaster victims, farmers, caregivers, job seekers, and prospective homeowners.
1-800-333-4636
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Child Study and Development Center (CSDC)
22 O’Kane Road, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2835
The CSDC is a laboratory school affiliated with the Department of Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire. The CSDC aims to provide families and children with the best care in a naturalistic setting, including children with a range of special needs and linguistic backgrounds, while encouraging them the value of a multicultural education and world.
The Marriage and Family Center
Ballard Street, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2134
At the MFTC, advanced graduate students who are specializing in marital and family therapy provide assistance to individuals, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of personal or relationship problems. MFTC uses a sliding fee scale, dependent on family income and size, to determine payment for services. Fees range from $2 to $50 per session and it payable by cash or check at the end of the session.
HUB Family Resource Center
23 Atkinson Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-6986
The HUB Resource Center is a non-profit organization which provides educational programs and support services, enhancing parents’ abilities to raise healthy children in caring homes.
Families in Transition
122 Market Street, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 641-9441
Families in Transition (FTI) is a non-profit agency that provides safe affordable housing to homeless individuals with or without children. Located in Manchester and Concord NH, FTI’s mission is to serve homeless individuals commit to changing the course of their lives and achieving self-sufficiency.
Family Strength
728 Central Ave., #1, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5662
Family Strength seeks to help families and individuals find effective and lasting solutions to life’s most difficult challenges, such as anxiety, depression, drug abuse, family or sexual violence, child abuse, neglect or mental illness. Family Strength provides high quality mental health services to people in distress including family therapy, crisis intervention, parent education, couples or individual therapy, and advocating and coordinating for their clients with schools, state agencies or other community groups.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Seacoast
909 Islington Street #4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 430-1140
BBBS provides successful mentoring relationships for all children who need them, promotes a brighter future, better schools, and stronger communities. BBBS recruits and trains the volunteer mentors, who are then matched with a “Little” brother or sister. The agency serves towns throughout Rockingham and Strafford Counties.
The Children's Place and Parent Education Center
27 Burns Ave. Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-9920
The Children’s Place strives to enhance and strengthen families by offering support services, childcare and group play, parent education, and community outreach programs.
Casey Family Services
105 Louden Road, Building 2, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 417-7375 or (800) 417-7375
Casey Family Services is a fully licensed and accredited non-profit child welfare agency providing a broad range of programs to meet the changing needs of vulnerable children and families. Casey Family Services is committed to improving the lives of at-risk children and to strengthen families and communities by providing high-quality, cost-effective service that advance both positive practice and sound public policy.
NH Healthy Kids
1 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8940 or 1-877-464-2447
New Hampshire Healthy Kids is a non-profit organization that provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for NH’s uninsured children and teens.
NH Child Care Search
Bureau of Child Care Licensing at Brown Building
129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-4624 or Toll Free 800-85203345 x4624
Child Care Search contains information on licensed child care programs in New Hampshire to ensure families can choose the right child care for them. This site provides families with information about each licensed child care program, including the licensing visit history with a summary of violations, if any. Child Care Search lists licensed child care programs by town and zip code, as well as provides links to related offices within the Department of Health and Human Services and a link to the NH Child Care Resource & Referral Agency Network.
Child and Family Services of New Hampshire
464 Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 448, Manchester, NH 03105
(603) 518-4000 or Toll Free (800) 640-6486
Child and Family Services is a non-profit, non-sectarian charitable organization dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children. Services are either free, available on a sliding-fee scale or for a basic fee, or covered by insurance. Services include: adoption, advocacy, counseling, early childhood services, senior/independent living, home care, teen services, school-based services, family support/preservation, community/life education, and foster care.
Child Care Information
Strafford County Child Care Connections
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-3849
Rockingham Co Community Action Program Child Care Services
8 Centerville Drive, Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-8446
Child Care Information provides child care referrals made by Strafford County Child Care Connections and Rockingham Co Community Action Program. Child Care Information also has a Child Care board outside of the NTSO Lounge in the Memorial Union Building (MUB 112) at the University of New Hampshire or online in the UNH Classifieds.
Dover Children's Center
43 Back River Road, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-7637
or
32 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3332
Dover Children’s Center (DCC) is a non-profit organization providing full-time child care, as well as before and after school childcare and school-age summer program. The program includes breakfast, hot lunch and snack, prepared by a full-time cook. DCC also has pre-school and kindergarten components. DCC has two centers in Dover, NH, one at the McConnell Center and one on Back River Road.
Girls Inc. of New Hampshire
815 Elm Street, Suite 4A, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 625-1296 or Toll Free: NH (800) 775-9372
Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire helps girls achieve their personal best through one-on-one attention, leadership development, a talented staff and volunteers, a wide range of enrichment programs, and a caring family environment.
Rochester Public Library Link for Childcare, Preschools, and Kindergartens
(603) 335-3849 or 1-888-440-4914
Strafford County Child Care Connections provides a directory of area child care providers and basic information parents should know.
FAMILY PLANNING
Options for Women
11A Weeks Lane, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4441; 1-877-749-4441 (Toll Free)
Options for Women is a pregnancy help center and clinic that provide a safe, calm environment for women to talk about a pregnancy, both intended and unintended. Services include pregnancy tests and limited obstetrical ultrasound at no cost.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
167 High Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-6803
Planned Parenthood provides the following services to women, men, and teens: annual exams and cancer screenings, birth control information and supplies, emergency contraception, testing and treatment for STDs, HIV/AIDS education and testing, abortion services, pregnancy testing, and more.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
A Safe Place
(603) 436-7924
1-800-854-3552 (Toll Free in NH)
The mission of A Safe Place is to break the cycle of abuse by providing crisis intervention, support services, education and advocacy to survivors, their families and the community free of charge and completely confidential.
Bridges
(603) 889-0858
24 Hour Support Line (603) 883-3044
Bridges provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and harassment by offering crisis intervention, emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups, and education and outreach to both men and women. Bridges accepts collect calls and has translators available in 140 languages.
Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS)
7 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-4107
Sexual Assault Supportive Services is dedicated to supporting victims/survivors in their effort to heal from the trauma of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, and stalking, while striving to prevent the occurrence of sexual violence in local communities and in society at large. SASS offers confidential 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline, 24-hour advocacy and support at police stations, hospital emergency rooms and the courts, support groups for survivors and others affected by sexual violence, sexual abuse and assault prevention education in the schools for children, teens and parents, as well as sexual harassment prevention workshops for schools and the workplace. SASS serves Rockingham, Strafford, and southern York counties.
The Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-RAPE (7273); Toll free: (866) 233-RAPE (7273)
SHARPP provides direct service to all survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and those who care about them. At SHARPP advocates can provide: crisis intervention, emotional support, a supportive presence if you seek medical care, assistance with an academic intervention to relieve academic stress, assistance in negotiating the system if you wish to make a police report or pursue disciplinary action through UNH Judicial Programs, referrals for follow-up medical care, counseling, SHARRP support groups, as well as providing support, information, and referrals for significant others, family, or friends, if desired.
SAFE-NH (24hr crisis)
Safe-NH P.O. Box 523, Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 859-0859
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) is a human rights organization that provides services, publications, and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, GLBT victims, teens, and the elderly. SAFE-NH promotes services for all victims and accountability for all perpetrators. SAFE-NH offers a 24-hour (emergency crisis) helpline for all residents of New Hampshire. SAFE-NH offers Advocates (court, social service, helpline and peer support), an expert witness program, support groups and education and outreach services. SAFE-NH is in the process of creating an emergency shelter for all victims of domestic violence seeking safe shelter from abusive relationships and a transitional housing program to provide low-cost housing for those families that continue to need assistance in moving forward after suffering trauma and crisis from abuse.
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
Cross Roads House
600 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2218
Cross Roads House assists homeless individuals and families by acting as an emergency and transitional shelter, offering food, shelter, and a program to help residents achieve their goals of independent and sustainable housing. Cross Roads House serves eastern New Hampshire and southern Maine.
New Generation, Inc.
P.O. Box 676, Greenland, NH 03940
(603) 436-4989
New Generation Inc. provides support to homeless women, in crisis during pregnancy, and to mothers and children, in order to foster a new generation of healthy, self-sufficient, fully functioning and happy families.
Harbor Homes
42 High Street, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 595-7414
Harbor Homes provides quality residential and supportive services for persons (and their families) challenged by mental illness and/or homelessness. Harbor Homes serves homeless men, women and families, people living with mental illness and veterans (male, female and family members), HIV/AIDS patients and family members, people overcoming substance abuse, low-income individuals and families, and housebound/disabled senior citizens.
New Hampshire Housing
(street address) 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
(mailing address) PO Box 5087, Manchester, NH 03108
(603) 472-8623 or (800) 640-7239
New Hampshire Housing promote, finance and support affordable housing opportunities and related services for New Hampshire families and individuals, and serve as the primary source for housing data.
DISABILITIES
The University of New Hampshire Speech-Language-Hearing Center
217 Hewitt Hall, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-2546
The UNH Speech-Language-Hearing Center provides evaluation and treatment to individuals of all ages who demonstrate a variety of communication concerns and differences. The Center provides services at a reasonable cost and also offers a sliding fee scale.
UNH Therapeutic Riding Program
278 Mast Road Extension, Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-0131
The UNH Therapeutic Riding Program provides a therapeutic treatment to individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities.
Disabilities Rights Center (DRC)
18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-0432
The DRC is a statewide organization that is independent from the state government or service providers that provides information, referral, advice, and legal representation and advocacy to individuals with disabilities.
Granite State Independent Living
21 Chenell Dr., Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-9680
GSIL is a statewide non-profit organization that offers tools and resources so that individuals can participate in rich and meaningful lives.
Crotched Mountain
1 Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3311
Crotched Mountain assists individuals with disabilities by offering services such as residential, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, assistive technology, and more.
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire
109 North State St. Suite 2, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-8400
The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire represents over 5000 NH residents with acquired brain disorders and stroke. The goal is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and support.
Easter Seals NH
555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8863; Toll-free (800) 870-8728
Easter Seals NH is a non-profit organization that provides services to all people with disabilities or special needs and their families to ensure that they all have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
Northeast Passage
University of New Hampshire, 4 Library Way (Hewitt Hall), Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-0070
Northeast Passage is a self-funded program of the University of New Hampshire that delivers disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England. Northeast Passage runs three core programs for people with disabilities, their families and friends: Sports & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Empowering Kids (TREK), and Promoting Access Transition Health (PATH). All Northeast Passage programs are available to UNH students for learning, volunteering or participating.
Great Bay Services
2061 Woodbury Avenue, Newington, NH 03801
(603) 436-2014
Great Bay Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people with developmental disabilities live and work as valued members of the Seacoast Community. Great Bay Services offers assistance in the areas of employment, day, residential and support services ( case management, transportation, nursing, medical consultant, residential services, community employment, day hab program, senior, ancillary, food and landscape services, great bay gardens and support to area businesses.
New Hampshire Governor’s Commission on Disability
57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2773
The Commission's goal is to remove the barriers, architectural or attitudinal, which bar persons with disabilities from participating in the mainstream of society.
MENTAL ILLNESS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Community Partners
113 Crosby Road, Suite 1, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-9300
Community Partners mission is to promote respect, wellness, full inclusion, and empowerment of individuals and their families who experience mental illness, emotional distress, developmental disability, chronic health need, or acquired brain disorder. Services include: case management, individual, group, and family therapy, vocational services, residential services, psychological testing, psychiatry, crisis intervention, early intervention, and more.
Southeastern NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
272 County Farm Rd., Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-3981
Southeastern NH Services is a private, nonprofit that provides services to help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction. Services include detoxification, addiction treatment, evaluation, intervention counseling, education, and prevention services. A sliding scale fee can be arranged based on federal poverty guidelines.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NH
15 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5359; Toll-free: 1-800- 242-6264
NAMI New Hampshire is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of all ages with mental illness/Serious Emotional Disorders and their families so they may have the opportunity to recover from mental illness, achieve their aspirations and live, work and play in the community of their choice.
Harbor Homes
42 High Street, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 595-7414
Harbor Homes provides quality residential and supportive services for persons (and their families) challenged by mental illness and/or homelessness. Harbor Homes serves homeless men, women and families, people living with mental illness and veterans (male, female and family members), HIV/AIDS patients and family members, people overcoming substance abuse, low-income individuals and families, and housebound/disabled senior citizens.
Seacoast Youth Services
867 Lafayette Road, PO Box 1381 Seabrook, NH 03874
(603) 474-3332
Seacoast Youth Services offers education, prevention, and timely intervention programs concerning alcohol and other drug abuse, as well as other at-risk behaviors for youth and families in the lower seacoast area of Rockingham County, N.H.
Odyssey House
OdysseyNH Executive Offices
1 Washington Street, Suite 300, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-8444
OdysseyNH is an accredited, private non-profit organization that inspires youth and families to improve their lives by working with substance abusing individuals and their families.
Southeastern NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
272 County Farm Rd., Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-3981
Southeastern NH Services is a private, nonprofit that provides services to
help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction. Services include
detoxification, addiction treatment, evaluation, intervention counseling,
education, and prevention services. A sliding scale fee can be arranged
based on federal poverty guidelines.
Seacoast Mental Health Center
1145 Sagamore Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-6703
Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) is a private, non-profit agency that provides comprehensive psychiatry, counseling, and psychological services on the New Hampshire and southern Maine seacoast. SMHC serves children, adults and elders, and accept most major insurances and offer a sliding fee scale for individuals living in eastern Rockingham County. Cities served: Brentwood, Deerfield, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Northwood, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham.
Center for Life Management
10 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1577
The Center for Life Management (CLM) is a non-profit community mental health organization that serves the people and community of Southern New Hampshire. CLM provides a comprehensive complement of behavioral and mental health services, psychiatric treatment, acute care, emergency intervention, and family support services. CLM offers child, adolescent and family programs, adult programs, senior programs and emergency programs.
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
401 Cypress Street, Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 668-4111
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (The Center) is a private, non-profit, charitable organization that provides psychiatric and substance abuse services to children, teenagers, adults, families and seniors from the greater Manchester area.
HEALTH & DENTAL
New Hampshire Medication Bridge Program
125 Airport Road, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0900
The NH Medication Bridge Program (NHBP) is an initiative to help low-income individuals access medications from pharmaceutical companies. Eligibility requirements include: being a U.S. resident, lack of alternative prescription coverage (Medicaid, VA, private insurance, etc.), a household income less than 200% of poverty level, and this only covers long-term medications.
AIDS Response Seacoast
1 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-5377
AIDS Response Seacoast is a non-profit community based organization that helps improve the quality of life of those infected and affected by the disease and to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. They offer two services: 1) Prevention Education Program serves the Rockingham, Strafford, and southern York counties through educational programs in schools and the community and provides testing, community outreach, and group/individual counseling. 2) Client Services Program serves the Rockingham and Strafford counties through free case management
NHTI Dental Hygiene Clinic
31 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-7160
NHTI Dental Hygiene Clinic is a classroom/learning environment where student dental hygienists provide clinical and educational services to individuals in the community. Students provide both dental procedures and care. This includes: head & neck examinations, periodontal exams, restoration charting, plaque assessment, calculus (tartar) assessment, radiographs (x-rays), educational services, fluoride treatments, sensitivity treatments, sealants, and nutritional counseling.
Avis Goodwin Community Health Center
789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-5252
Avis Goodwin Community Health Center accepts most Insurance, Medicaid and Medicare coverage, as well as offering a Sliding Fee Scale for the uninsured. They offer care in the following areas: pediatric and adolescent medicine, social services, family planning, women’s reproductive health, and prenatal care.
Lamprey Health Care (LHC)
207 S. Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3106
LHC is New Hampshire’s oldest and largest non-profit community health center. It operates in Newmarket, Raymond, and Nashua. LHC seeks to provide high quality primary medical care and health related services with an emphasis on prevention and lifestyle management to all individuals regardless of ability to pay.
Families First Health and Support Center
100 Campus Drive, Suite 12, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-8208
Families First offers primary health care for people of all ages, parenting and family programs, prenatal care, dental care and mobile health care for the homeless. The mission is to provide a broad range of health and family support services to individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.
SeaCare Health Services
Exeter Administration Office, 11 Downing Court, Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-8119
Portsmouth Outreach Office, 7 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 430-4910
SeaCare Health Services is a non-profit organization serving the New Hampshire Seacoast area, providing access to medical care for uninsured adults, assistance in applying for long term medications for low-income families and home visiting/health coordination for services with children.
NH Healthy Kids
1 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-8940 or 1-877-464-2447
New Hampshire Healthy Kids is a non-profit organization that provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for NH’s uninsured children and teens.
LEGAL RESOURCES
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
154 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03802
(603) 431-7411
NHLA is a non-profit law firm offering legal services in civil matters to seniors and eligible low-income persons. NHLA provides high quality legal services to vulnerable low-income people. Eligibility for NHLA is all NH residents, both citizens and non-citizens, along with seniors 60 years of age and older.
American Civil Liberties Union – NH chapter
18 Low Ave, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-3080
The mission of ACLU is to preserve all of the following protections and guarantees for American citizens: your 1st Amendment rights (freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion), your right to equal protection under the law (equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion, or national origin), your right to due process (fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake), and your right to privacy (freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs. ACLU also works to extend rights to populations that have traditionally been denied their rights, such as Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians; gay men; bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor.
New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA)
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-6942
The NHBA offers resources to the public including legal resources, including free articles available at their website. They also offer a Lawyer referral service as well as LawLine, a free monthly telephone legal advice service.
New Hampshire Legal Services (NHLS)
48 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-3333; Toll-free: 1-800-639-5290
The New Hampshire Legal Services Website is a cooperative effort of the Legal Services Agencies serving NH’s low income population. NHLS is a community of agencies dedicated to the ideal of equal access to justice. NHLS provides a range of services to low income people across the state.
SENIORS & IN-HOME SUPPORTS
Living Innovations
47 Tide Mill Rd., Greenland, NH 03840
(603) 422 7308
Living Innovations provides support for senior citizens, individuals with long-term illnesses or developmental disabilities, and children with health and behavioral needs. Services are available to Maine and New Hampshire residents, and include home-care and respite.
Rochester District Nurse Association
178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-1133
The Rochester District Nurse Association provides home health care to the residents of Northern Rockingham and Strafford Counties.
The Homemakers Health Services
215 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-1770
The Homemakers offers home health, in-home support, adult medical/social day care services, and community wellness programs to adults throughout Strafford County.
Ageless Dreamer Foundation
McConnell Center, 61 Locust Street, Suite 302 A, Dover, NH 03821
(603) 953-0006
The purpose of the Ageless Dreamer Foundation is to make dreams come true for the elderly
who are unable to do so for themselves. Services are available to anyone over the age of 70 who pursues his or her dreams regardless of their age and are willing to pay a minimum $20.00 annual membership fee and/or make a separate donation fee.
Compass Care
127 Parrott Avenue, Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 430-0070
Compass Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and quality of life of seniors and those who care for them by providing support seniors need to continue living at home. Compass Care offers adult day health, senior wellness, senior companion, Alzheimer’s educator, in-home assessments and caregiver support to elders.
AgeQuest
18 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 334-6565
AgeQuest is a resource for adult children and caregivers on New Hampshire’s Seacoast who are exploring and addressing the challenges of aging. AgeQuest assists individual’s size up immediate needs, form a practical action plan, and provide guidance to prepare for the future.
Community Health and Hospice (CH&H)
780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8444 or (800) 244-8549
Community Health & Hospice, Inc. is a private, non-profit home health and community support service agency serving the greater Lakes Region of New Hampshire. CH&H offers four programs (Young Family Program, Home Care, Support Services, and Hospice), which help strengthen and support families from birth through bereavement.
Home Care Association of New Hampshire
8 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-5597 or (800) 639-1949
Home Care Association of NH includes both non-profit and proprietary agencies located in NH and neighboring states that are licensed to provide home health services to NH residents of all ages who are recovering from surgery, injury or illness, have chronic or terminal illnesses, or other conditions needing support at home.
Home Health and Hospice Care Services (HHHCS)
22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 882-2941
Home Health & Hospice Care is a non-profit Visiting Nursing Association and hospice with offices in Nashua, Manchester, and Merrimack, NH. HHHCS provides home health services to the elderly, the acute and chronically ill, children, newborns, and the dying in the comfort and security of the individual’s home.
Other
Pete’s Place
The McConnell Center, 30 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2689
Pete’s Place is a grief support center for children, teens and families. Services include individual & group support for grieving children, support for grieving parents & caregivers, education to the community regarding grief issues for children, consultation & training regarding grief for community providers and schools, and outreach services to the community following a tragedy.
Seacoast Hospice Transitions Program
10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-7391
Transitions provides comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual support and practical assistance for patients and families coping with life-limiting illnesses. It is available for individuals who choose to pursue curative treatment or palliative care, and for those who don’t want, or don’t qualify for, hospice care and is free of charge.
Dover Adult Learning Center (DALC)
The McConnell Center, 22 Atkinson Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-1030
Dover Adult Learning Center of Strafford County helps teenagers and adults in the Strafford County area enhance their life-coping skills and improve their lives through basic education, job training, high school completion, and enrichment classes. DALC offers a variety of programs and courses, including literacy and basic skills, adult high school, G.E.D., vocational and computer skills, and workforce development. The adult basic education classes are free to anyone over 18 and in the Strafford County and the New Hampshire GED test fee is $13 for each test and $65 for all. The enrichment classes,
vocational & computer skills and workforce development classes may carry a fee that varies depending upon the specific course.
Seacoast Family YMCA
550 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-2334
The Seacoast Family YMCS provides positive values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Such programs include aquatics, camp, childcare, families, fitness, and specialty programs.
Social Work Department, University of New Hampshire ( http://www.chhs.unh.edu/sw/ )
National Association of Social Workers ( http://www.socialworkers.org )
NH chapter National Association of Social Workers ( http://www.nhnasw.org/ )
The McConnell Center ( http://www.ci.dover.nh.us/McConnell/ )
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