HELPFUL LINKS
FOR PARENTS - BODY SAFETY
CRISIS CENTERS
HAVEN
Sexual assault and domestic violence crisis center offering violence prevention, a secure shelter, and support services to those in Rockingham and Strafford counties. Offices located in Rochester, Portsmouth, and Epping.
havennh.org
(603) 436-4107 Main Office Line
(603) 994-7233 Hotline
BRIDGES
Sexual assault and domestic violence crisis center offering violence prevention, a secure shelter, and support services to those in the Salem area.
bridgesnh.org
(603) 889-0858 Office Line
(603) 883-3044 Hotline
YWCA
Sexual assault and domestic violence crisis center offering violence prevention, a secure shelter, and support services for those in the Manchester and Derry area. Offices located in Manchester and Derry.
ywcanh.org
(603) 625-5785 Manchester Office Line
(603) 432-2687 Derry Office Line
(603) 668-2299 Hotline
MENTAL HEALTH
SEACOAST MENTAL HEALTH
Coastal Rockingham County’s community mental health agency that provides counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services and community support.
smhc-nh.org
(603) 431-6703 Portsmouth Office
(603) 772-2710 Exeter Office
CENTER FOR LIFE MANAGEMENT
Interior Rockingham County’s community mental health agency that provides counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services and community support.
centerforlifemanagement.org
(603) 434-1577 Derry & Salem Offices
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER
Community mental health agency that provides counseling, medication management, case management, emergency services and community support.
Office located in Manchester.
mhcgm.org
(603) 668-4111
WAYPOINT
Provides therapeutic counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Sliding scale/reduced fee rates available. Offices located in Derry, Exeter and Portsmouth.
waypointnh.org
(603) 772-2710 Exeter Office
(603) 518-4000 Manchester Office
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FAMILIES FIRST
Offers primary health care and dental care to low-income families. Located in Portsmouth.
familiesfirstseacoast.org
(603) 422-8208
JOAN G. LOVERING HEALTH CENTER
Offers well-women visits, abortion services, HIV/STD testing, primary care services to men and women. Located in Greenland.
joangloveringhealthcenter.org
(603) 436-7588
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Delivers vital reproductive health care, education, and information.
(603) 772-9315 Exeter Office
(603) 434-1354 Derry Office
AIDS RESPONSE SEACOAST
Provides education, direct assistance and advocacy to people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Located in Portsmouth.
aidsresponse.org
(603) 433-5377
WELL SENSE
Provides healthcare to NH residents who qualify for Medicaid.
wellsense.org
(877) 492-6965
NH HEALTHY FAMILIES
Provides healthcare to NH residents who qualify for Medicaid.
nhhealthyfamilies.com
(866) 769-3085
NH CAREPATH
Connects individuals to a range of information, assistance and care throughout New Hampshire.
nhcarepath.dhhs.gov
PARENTING PROGRAMS
THE UPPER ROOM
Offers parenting classes, support groups, referrals to community resources, community outreach and GED classes. Located in Derry.
urteachers.org
(603) 437-8477
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.
familiesfirstseacoast.org
(603) 422-8208
ADOLESCENT SERVICES
THE UPPER ROOM
Family Resource Center providing education, services, and programs, including the Greater Derry Community Diversion program that empowers youth to make responsible decisions by offering an alternative to court intervention. Located in Derry.
urteachers.org
(603) 437-8477
DIVERSION PROGRAMS
Alternative dispute resolution programs for children.
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.
fmjs.org
(603) 362-9957
CONNECTIONS PEER SUPPORT
Offers a wide range of activities and groups in the areas of Health, Enrichment, and Recovery. Programs are determined by, and very often organized by Connections members, and focus on topics that improve emotional and physical health, and overall quality of life. Their mission is to promote health, wellness and hope-based recovery for those who have had, currently have, or are at risk of having mental health issues.
https://www.connectionspeersupport.org/programs
SEACOAST OUTRIGHT
Youth group meetings that allow LGBTQ+ youth the freedom to explore issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity in a safe place, supervised by experienced adult facilitators.
https://www.seacoastoutright.org/
SONATINA CENTER
Multi-disciplinary creative arts therapy practice offering music therapy, art therapy, and creative arts enrichment programs to children and adults in New Hampshire. Primary focus is to empower individuals of all ages, improve self-esteem, promote a positive sense of self-worth, support development, enhance wellness, inspire creative self-expression and connect with the community through music, art, movement, storytelling, and play.
Located at 750 Central Ave, Suite U, Dover.
https://www.thesonatinacenter.com/group-therapy
LEGAL SERVICES
NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGAL AID
Offers information, advice, legal representation, or referrals to those who qualify for services.
nhlegalaid.org
(800) 639-5290 Legal Advice and Referrals Center
(603) 224-6942 Pro Bono Program
(800) 334-3135 NH Legal Assistance Portsmouth Office
(800) 562-3174 NH Legal Assistance Manchester Office
BASIC NEEDS
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES
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.
snhs.org
(800) 322-1073
(603) 668-8010
OPERATION BLESSING
Assists individuals in crisis situations with food, clothing, household goods, and furniture. Serves Southeastern new Hampshire and Southern Maine. Located in Portsmouth.
(603) 430-8561
DIVISION OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (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.
dhhs.state.nh.us
(603) 271-4238
HOMELESSNESS
SEACOAST FAMILY PROMISE
Shelter for families with children under the age of eighteen. Located in Stratham.
seacoastfamilypromise.org
(603) 658-8448
NEW GENERATION
A temporary residential home for pregnant women. Located in Greenland.
newgennh.org
(603) 436-4989
CROSSROADS HOUSE
Shelter offering housing and support. Located in Portsmouth.
crossroadshouse.org/
(603)436-2218
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES
Offers homelessness advocacy. Offices located throughout Rockingham County.
snhs.org
(800) 556-9300
WAYPOINT
Offers housing assistance, rapid re-housing, and rent support to young adults working toward independence. Offices located in Derry, Exeter, and Portsmouth.
www.waypointnh.org/
(800) 640-6486
TRANSPORTATION
NH CAREPATH
Connects individuals to transportation programs throughout New Hampshire.
nhcarepath.dhhs.nh.gov
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE for SEACOAST CITIZENS (TASC)
Provides transportation to dependent individuals (55 years old or older, or if you have a disability that prevents you from driving) in Rockingham County who live independently at home but want to stay connected with the community. Please call one week in advance to schedule a ride.
(603) 926-9026
MORE THAN WHEELS
Helps people get the best deal on a reliable and fuel-efficient car. Also provides financial education.
morethanwheels.org
(866) 455-2522
OFFENDER SERVICES
ENDING THE VIOLENCE
Several educational groups for perpetrators of domestic or sexual violence.
ROCKINGHAM COUNSELING CLINIC
Child Sexual Behavior Assessment and Treatment
Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment (Juvenile and Adult)
Violence Risk Assessment (Adolescent and Adult)
Outpatient criminal offender services
waynehansenms.com
