Community Partners – Strafford County Developmental Services · Meridian
Community Partners – Strafford County Developmental Services
Disability & Developmental · Seacoast
Designated area agency for developmental services in Strafford County (Seacoast NH). Provides individualized supports for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and acquired brain disorders, including residential services, day programs, and family support center. Also houses community mental health services for Strafford County.
The Autism Society of New Hampshire is the statewide affiliate of the Autism Society of America. Provides information and referral, advocacy, support groups for individuals with autism and their families, and connections to evaluation and treatment providers across NH. The NH Resource Guide is a comprehensive directory of autism services statewide.
The UNH Institute on Disability (IOD) is New Hampshire's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Conducts research, provides professional training, and delivers community services including information and referral, supported employment, and systems advocacy for individuals with disabilities including autism. Home of the NH LEND program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities).
NH's Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities, including mental illness and developmental disabilities. Provides legal advocacy, rights education, and systemic advocacy for individuals navigating psychiatric hospitalization, guardianship, SSI/SSDI, housing, and employment. Free services to eligible individuals.