Resources
This page provides contact information for helpful resources.
CRISIS CENTERS
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A Safe Place Domestic violence crisis center offering a secure shelter and support services to those in Rockingham and Strafford counties. Offices located in Rochester, Portsmouth, and Salem. (603) 436-4619 Office Line (800) 854-3552 Hotline |
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Sexual Assault Support Services Sexual Assault crisis center offering support services to those in Rockingham, Strafford, and Southern York counties. Offices located in Portsmouth and Rochester. (603) 436-4107 Office Line (800) 747-7070 Hotline |
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YWCA Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center offering a secure shelter and support services for those in the Manchester area. Office located in Manchester. (603) 625-5785 Office Line (603) 668-2299 Hotline |
BASIC NEEDS
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Operation Blessing Assists individuals in crisis situations with food, clothing, household goods, and furniture. Serves Southeastern new Hampshire and Southern Maine. 600 Lafayette Road # A Portsmouth, NH 03801-5435 (603) 430-8561 |
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Rockingham Community Action Offers multiple programs for those in crisis situations such as WIC (women, infants and children), Fuel Assistance, Food Pantries, Security Deposit Loan Program and more. Offices located throughout Rockingham County. (800) 556-9300 |
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DFA Administers programs and services for eligible New Hampshire residents by providing financial, medical, food & nutritional assistance, help with child care costs and emergency help to obtain and keep safe housing. Offices located throughout the state. http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dfa/apply.htm (603) 271-4238 |
HOMELESSNESS
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Seacoast Interfaith Hospitality Network Shelter for families with children under the age of eighteen. 6 Emery Lane Stratham, NH 03885-2309 (603) 658-8448 |
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Rockingham Community Action Offers homelessness advocacy. Offices located throughout Rockingham County. (800) 556-9300 |
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Crossroads Portsmouth homeless shelter that offers housing and support to those in Rockingham County. (603) 436-2218 |
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New Generation A temporary residential home in Greenland for pregnant women. (603) 436-4989 |
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Child and Family Services Offers housing assistance, rapid re-housing, and rent support to young adults working toward independence. Offices located in Derry, Exeter, and Portsmouth. (800) 640-9026 |
TRANSPORTATION
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TASC- Transportation Assistance for Seacoast Citizens Provides transportation to dependent individuals in Rockingham County who live independently at home but want to stay connect with the community. Please call one week in advance to schedule a ride. (603) 926-9026 |
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Bonnie Clac/More than Wheels Helps people get the best deal on a reliable and fuel-efficient car. Also provides financial education. (866) 455-2522 |
MENTAL HEALTH
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Seacoast Mental Health Coastal Rockingham County’s community mental health agency that provides counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services and community support. (603) 431-6703 Portsmouth Office (603) 772-2710 Exeter Office |
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Center for Life Management Interior Rockingham County’s community mental health agency that provides counseling, medication management, case management and community support. http://www.centerforlifemanagement.org/ (603) 434-1577 Derry Office (603) 893-3548 Salem Office (603) 434-1577 Hampstead Office |
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Child and Family Services Provides therapeutic counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Sliding scale/reduced fee rates available. Offices located in Derry, Exeter and Portsmouth. (603) 640-6486 |
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NH Catholic Charities Offers reduced fee and Pro Bono (free) counseling services. Offices in Manchester and Salem. (603) 669-3030 |
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UNH Marriage and Family Therapy Center Provides assistance to individuals, couples and families experiencing a wide range of personal or relationship problems. Sliding scale/reduced fee rates available. Office located in Durham. http://www.chhs.unh.edu/fs/mtf_whoweserve.html (603) 862-2134 |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Families First Offers primary health care and dental care to low income families. Located in Portsmouth. http://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/ (603) 422-8208 |
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SeaCare Provides assistance to Seacoast residents who cannot afford health insurance. http://www.seacarehealthservices.org/ (603) 772-8119 |
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Feminist Health Care Offers well-women visits, abortion services, HIV/STD testing, primary care services to men and women. Located in Greenland. (603) 436-7588 |
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AIDS Response Seacoast Provides education, direct assistance and advocacy to people and communities affected by HIV/Aids. Located in Portsmouth. (603) 433-5377 |
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Options for Women No cost pregnancy-related services including ultrasounds, education and advocacy. |
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Planned Parenthood
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ADOLESCENT SERVICES
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Community Diversion Project Alternative to court involvement: Conflict resolution, drug education and mental health assessments for adolescents. Located in Greenland. |
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The Upper Room Offers the Greater Derry Community Diversion program that empowers youth to make responsible decision by offering an alternative to court intervention while holding them accountable for their actions. Also offers an education program to stop shoplifting behaviors. Located in Derry. (603) 437-8477 |
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Family mediation and Juvenile Services Resources for youth and families in order to reduce delinquency and out of home placements, and to empower them as individuals, family members and citizens of the community. Located in Atkinson. (603) 362-9957 |
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New Heights Self-esteem enhancing programs that help youths make healthy choices and grow up strong and healthy. Located in Portsmouth. (603) 422-8235 |
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New Outlook Teen Center After school and summer adventure program for middle and high school aged children. Located in Exeter. (603) 778-3933 |
PARENTING PROGRAMS
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The Upper Room Offers parenting classes, support groups, referrals to community resources, community outreach and GED classes. Located in Derry. (603) 437-8477 |
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Families First Offers a variety of parenting classes and support groups as well as teen programs. Located in Portsmouth with classes offered throughout coastal Rockingham County. http://familiesfirstseacoast.org/ (603) 422-8208 |
LEGAL SERVICES
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New Hampshire Legal Aid (includes LARC, Pro Bono Program, and NH Legal Assistance)
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LARC (Legal Advice and Referrals Center) Provides free legal service to eligible, low-income people anywhere in NH. Office located in Concord. http://www.nhlegalaid.org/LARC (800) 639-5290 |
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Pro Bono Program Coordinates volunteer attorneys to help low-income individuals with non-criminal legal problems and needs. (603) 224-6942 |
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NH Legal Assistance Offers legal services in civil matters to seniors and eligible low-income individuals. http://www.nhlegalaid.org/NHLA (800) 334-3135 Portsmouth Office (800) 562-3174 Manchester Office |
OFFENDER SERVICES
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Ending the Violence Several educational groups for perpetrators of domestic or sexual violence. |
