New Hampshire Resources

State government agencies
Mental health and substance abuse
Family service organizations
Educational resources
Networking
Support groups

State government agencies

• New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services – Maternal and Child Health
  Improving the availability of, and access to, high quality preventive and primary health care for all children, women and their partners
• New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services – Medicaid Preferred Drug List

Mental health and substance abuse

Information and support

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  Greater Hampstead Depression and Bipolar Support Group. Patient assistance, advocacy, publications, referrals and book catalogues.
  Phone: (603) 560-3682
• DHMC Alcohol and Drug Treatment Options
  A regional guide to services for the Upper Valley
• Disability Rights Center
  A listing of New Hampshire community mental health centers.
  Phone: (800) 834-1721
• Evidence-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents
  General information about types of depression in children
• LQBTQ+ Resources (PDF)
  New Hampshire resources for LQBTQ+ Youth and Families, along with crisis hotline phone numbers for immediate assistance.
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – New Hampshire
  A national organization with advocacy, referrals and support group information.
  Phone: (800) 242-6264
• NH "Warm Line" (talk line): (888) 582-0920, (603) 447-1765
• NH/VT Local Substance Abuse Crisis Hotline: (603) 448-4400

Care providers

• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
  Wide range of behavioral health services for adults and children.
  Phone: (603) 650-7075
  Emergency: (800) 556-6249
• Cheshire Medical Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene
  Inpatient and partial hospital psychiatric services for adolescents and families.
  Phone: (603) 354-6670
• Hampstead Hospital
  Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital and substance abuse treatment for children, adolescents and families.
  Phone: (800) 600-5311
• Brattleboro Retreat
  Inpatient services for children and adolescents.
  Phone: (800) RETREAT (738-7328)

Family service organizations

• Child & Family Services of New Hampshire
  An independent, nonprofit agency that provides an array of social services for families and children.
  Phone: (800) 640-6486
• New Hampshire Partners in Health
  A community-based program for families and children with chronic health conditions in New Hampshire.
  Phone: (800) 656-3333
• The Autism Society of New Hampshire
  Dedicated to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the Society is comprised of individuals with ASD, families, professionals, friends, and community members.
  Phone: (603) 679-2424
• Easter Seals of New Hampshire
  Resources for people with disabilities or special needs and their families
  Phone: (800) 870-8728
• Injury Prevention Center
  Working to prevent deaths and disability due to injuries through public and professional education, enactment and enforcement of appropriate legislation, and by encouraging the development, distribution and utilization of proven strategies to prevent injuries
  Phone: (877) 783-0432
• New Hampshire Catholic Charities
  Counseling and community development
  Phone: (800) 562-5249

Educational resources

• New Hampshire Schools by District
  From the New Hampshire Department of Education
• Parent Information Center
  Providing information, support, and educational programs for parents, family members, educators, and the community, PIC is a pioneer in promoting effective parent involvement in the special education process.
  Phone: (800) 947-7005

Networking

• NH Family Ties
  A network of parents with children who have special medical, developmental, emotional or learning needs.
  Phone: (800) 698-5465
• ServiceLink New Hampshire
  A statewide network of older adults, adults living with disabilities, chronic illness, and their families and caregivers.
  Phone: (866) 634-9412

Support groups

Support groups for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

• ARCH of the Upper Valley
  Support group for parents with children with autism spectrum disorder
  Areas served: Vermont and New Hampshire
  Phone: Kirsten Murphy at (603) 448-6311 or (603) 443-0652
  Email: kirsten.murphy23@gmail.com
• Autism Society of New Hampshire
  Phone: (603) 679-2424
  Email: Info@nhautism.com