The Compassionate Friends ‚Äì NH Chapters · Meridian
The Compassionate Friends – NH Chapters
Statewide
Support Groups
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.
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.
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.
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.