New Hampshire

Family resources in New Hampshire

You don’t have to figure out the system alone. These are New Hampshire’s main starting points for children’s mental health, early intervention, and family support — most are free.

Start with your local CMHC

Every region of New Hampshire is served by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) that provides children's services, including emergency care. Use Meridian's catchment map to find the CMHC and children's providers for your town. Open the catchment map →

Early intervention & young children

Birth through age 5 — the earlier the support, the bigger the difference.

Family-Centered Early Supports & Services (FCESS)

Statewide

New Hampshire's early intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or concerns. Free evaluation; services delivered where your child lives and plays.

NH Family Ties / DHHS · 1-844-711-4636Visit website

ServiceLink Resource Center

Statewide

A free, statewide starting point that helps families find services — including for children with disabilities and special health needs.

1-866-634-9412Visit website

Preschool special education (ages 3–5)

Your school district

Once a child turns 3, special-education services run through your local school district. Contact your district's special-education office to request an evaluation.

Family support & children’s mental health

Statewide organizations that help families find services, navigate the system, and not feel alone.

NAMI New Hampshire

Statewide

Support, education, and a family resource line for families affected by mental illness — including youth. Home of the statewide suicide-prevention resources.

1-800-242-6264Visit website

NH Children's Behavioral Health System (System of Care)

Statewide

The state's coordinated system for children's mental health, including Care Management Entities that help families navigate services.

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Rapid Response Access Point

Statewide

24/7 mental-health crisis line for all ages, with mobile crisis teams that can come to your child wherever they are.

Call or text 1-833-710-6477Visit website

Family Support NH

Regional councils

Regional family support councils offering peer support, respite, and help for families of children with disabilities and chronic conditions.

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Waypoint (formerly Child & Family Services of NH)

Statewide

Statewide nonprofit offering family support, home visiting, youth services, and help for families in crisis.

1-800-640-6486Visit website

Meridian’s wider directory has hundreds more New Hampshire resources. Browse all resources or find a therapist who works with children.

Phone numbers and links are provided for convenience and were accurate at the time of writing. Meridian is an informational directory, not a referral service — please confirm details directly with each organization.