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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) NH Chapter supports survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide through peer-facilitated support groups meeting in multiple NH locations. Groups provide a safe, confidential space for those navigating grief after suicide loss. Free; no registration required for most groups.
Statewide information service for Al-Anon and Alateen, mutual-support fellowships for families and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking. Call to find face-to-face, phone, and online meetings across NH.
NH area Al-Anon and Alateen groups supporting families and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. Peer-led meetings throughout NH and online. Members share experience, strength, and hope for coping with a loved one's drinking. Free; open to anyone affected by another person's alcohol use.
NH area Al-Anon and Alateen groups supporting families and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. Peer-led meetings throughout NH and online. Members share experience, strength, and hope for coping with a loved one's drinking. Free; open to anyone affected by another person's alcohol use.
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) has peer-led support groups across NH for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder. Groups are facilitated by people who live with these conditions and offer peer connection, practical coping strategies, and mutual support. Free; in-person and online meetings available.
Statewide service committee for Narcotics Anonymous in New Hampshire, providing a 24-hour helpline for meeting information and twelve-step help, plus a statewide NA meeting list and resources.
GriefShare is a national grief recovery support group program with multiple chapters meeting across NH — from Concord to Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast. Structured 13-week video curriculum plus small group discussion. Small fee (usually $20 for workbook); no one turned away.
GriefShare is a national grief recovery support group program with multiple chapters meeting across NH — from Concord to Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast. Structured 13-week video curriculum plus small group discussion. Small fee (usually $20 for workbook); no one turned away.
NH's largest violence prevention and support agency, serving survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Offers a 24-hour confidential hotline, safe shelter, housing assistance, trauma support groups (including Trauma Sensitive Yoga), and advocacy for women, men, and people of all gender identities.
Nar-Anon is a 12-step program for families, friends, and loved ones of people with drug addiction. NH Nar-Anon groups meet in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Members share experience, strength, and hope for coping with a loved one's substance use. Free and confidential.
The New Hampshire Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) hosts in-person and online 12-step meetings for people in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. NH NA meetings take place in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, Portsmouth, Laconia, Keene, and communities statewide. The program is abstinence-based and spiritually grounded but not affiliated with any religion. Free; no commitment required to attend.
Multiple meetings daily across NH; see website for schedule
Statewide service structure for Alcoholics Anonymous in New Hampshire (Area 43), operating a toll-free 24-hour hotline for meeting information and twelve-step assistance, plus a statewide online meeting finder.
Twelve-step fellowship for anyone struggling with compulsive eating, binge eating, food addiction, or eating disorders. NH meetings in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Peer-led, free, and open to anyone regardless of weight or eating pattern.
Twelve-step fellowship for anyone struggling with compulsive eating, binge eating, food addiction, or eating disorders. NH meetings in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Peer-led, free, and open to anyone regardless of weight or eating pattern.
NH chapter of PSI promoting awareness, education, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues. Connects families to perinatal emotional-support groups across the state, including Portsmouth (Families First), Manchester, Concord (Concord Hospital), and Bedford.
Postpartum Support International has an NH state coordinator who connects new and expecting parents experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or psychosis with local peer support groups, online groups, and treatment providers. The PSI HelpLine (1-800-944-4773) provides warm referrals to NH-specific resources.
Self-Management and Recovery Training: free, science-based mutual-aid meetings for people working to overcome addictive behaviors. NH meetings include Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, plus online options. Open to adults 18+.
Science-based addiction recovery mutual aid meetings (not 12-step). Uses cognitive-behavioral tools to help participants manage urges, cope with emotions, and build a balanced life in recovery. In-person meetings statewide and extensive online meetings available 24/7. Free.
Statewide support organization for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, providing connection, understanding, and referrals to partner peer-facilitated support groups across New Hampshire.
The Compassionate Friends is a national self-help organization offering peer support to families who have lost a child of any age. NH chapters meet in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and the Seacoast, providing compassionate space for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to share grief and find hope. Meetings are free, open, and facilitated by volunteer members who have experienced child loss. No religious affiliation.
Suicide prevention organization operating a confidential crisis befriending line and 'Safe Place' peer-led support groups for survivors of suicide loss across NH (Keene, Concord, Exeter, Nashua area, Plymouth, North Conway, and more). Meetings are confidential and open only to survivors.
Free weekly peer-led support group for adults living with depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood conditions, as well as members of their support systems. No registration, collections, or donations required.
Thursdays 7:00-9:00 PM
Nashua · 100 W. Pearl St (Greater Nashua Mental Health)
Free hospice-run bereavement support groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one, including Living with Grief, Healing Hearts (for parents who lost a child), and Newly Bereaved sessions. Groups meet in Bow, Concord, and Laconia. Open to all community members; registration required.
Nonprofit visiting nurse and hospice serving southwestern NH, offering grief and bereavement support through a Bereavement Coordinator, short-term workshops, and lending libraries with materials on coping with loss for children and adults. Offices in Keene, Charlestown, and Peterborough.
NAMI Greater Manchester is a local affiliate of NAMI New Hampshire serving Manchester and the surrounding northern Hillsborough County area. The chapter offers free NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups (peer-led for individuals with mental illness), NAMI Family Support Groups (for loved ones), and NAMI educational programs including Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer. All programs are free and facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience.
Local NAMI New Hampshire affiliate serving the Monadnock region (Keene/Peterborough area), offering peer- and family-led mental health support groups, education, and advocacy.
Local NAMI chapter serving Merrimack County offering peer-led support groups (NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental illness, NAMI Family Support Group), free NAMI education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Ending the Silence), and mental health advocacy.
Greater Nashua NAMI chapter offering free peer-led support groups, family education programs, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions and their families in southern NH.
Lakes Region NAMI chapter offering peer-led support groups for adults with mental illness and families in the Belknap and Carroll county areas. In-person meetings in Laconia and Plymouth, with virtual options.
North Country NAMI chapter serving Coos and Grafton counties. Peer-led support groups, family programs, and advocacy serving a rural, often underserved population. Contact NAMI NH statewide for current meeting schedules.
Seacoast NAMI chapter serving Rockingham and Strafford counties with peer-led mental health support groups, Family-to-Family education, and advocacy. Meetings in Portsmouth, Dover, and surrounding towns.
Upper Valley NAMI chapter serving Grafton County (Lebanon, Plymouth area). Free peer-led support groups and Family-to-Family education for those living with mental illness and their families.
Local NAMI chapter serving Merrimack County offering peer-led support groups (NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental illness, NAMI Family Support Group), free NAMI education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Ending the Silence), and mental health advocacy.
Greater Nashua NAMI chapter offering free peer-led support groups, family education programs, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions and their families in southern NH.
Lakes Region NAMI chapter offering peer-led support groups for adults with mental illness and families in the Belknap and Carroll county areas. In-person meetings in Laconia and Plymouth, with virtual options.
North Country NAMI chapter serving Coos and Grafton counties. Peer-led support groups, family programs, and advocacy serving a rural, often underserved population. Contact NAMI NH statewide for current meeting schedules.
Seacoast NAMI chapter serving Rockingham and Strafford counties with peer-led mental health support groups, Family-to-Family education, and advocacy. Meetings in Portsmouth, Dover, and surrounding towns.
Upper Valley NAMI chapter serving Grafton County (Lebanon, Plymouth area). Free peer-led support groups and Family-to-Family education for those living with mental illness and their families.
NAMI Monadnock is the local NAMI affiliate serving Cheshire County and the Keene area. The chapter runs free peer-led NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups for individuals living with mental illness and NAMI Family Support Groups for loved ones and caregivers. NAMI Monadnock also delivers Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer education programs. All programs are free.
Local chapter of the national self-help bereavement organization supporting families after the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Peer-led monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month for bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and close family.
Free, confidential case management, emotional support, and emergency financial assistance for service members, veterans, and their families. Covers crisis intervention, counseling, housing stabilization, military sexual trauma, substance use, and benefits navigation.
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