Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, anywhere in NH and the US. Call or text 988.

The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, with NH-specific routing to local crisis counselors. Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988. NH also offers a Spanish-language line and specialized support for LGBTQ+ callers (press 3).

Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support for anyone in emotional distress. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available to all ages and covers any type of mental health crisis. No phone call required.

Year-round national crisis-counseling hotline for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Available 24/7 by call or text, with support in over 100 languages and ASL access.

State-operated specialty hospital serving the acute psychiatric and substance-related needs of children, adolescents, and young adults statewide. Provides inpatient psychiatric care and a psychiatric residential treatment facility; admissions line available 24/7.

Statewide nonprofit providing a confidential helpline, referrals to treatment, and support materials for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.

New Hampshire's state psychiatric hospital, providing acute inpatient psychiatric care statewide. Includes a 24-bed locked unit for children/adolescents up to age 18 and adult units for those 18+ with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or co-occurring/dual-diagnosis needs.

New Hampshire's statewide 24/7 information and referral service. Trained specialists connect residents with over 4,000 nonprofit agencies for mental health services, housing, food, utilities, substance use treatment, and more.

Statewide network of crisis centers offering 24/7 support, safety planning, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

New Hampshire's statewide behavioral health crisis line — call or text 833-710-6477 for 24/7 access to mobile crisis teams.

New Hampshire's statewide adult mobile crisis dispatch service, available 24/7 via call or text. When you call 988 or 1-833-710-6477, a trained crisis counselor provides immediate phone support and can dispatch a mobile crisis team — including a licensed clinician and certified peer support specialist — to respond in person wherever the person in crisis is located. Free; no insurance required. Replaces the previous patchwork of regional crisis lines for adults.

National helpline (call or text) for perinatal mental health support, providing information, encouragement, and referrals to local perinatal mental health providers. English and Spanish. Not for emergencies.

Free, confidential, 24/7 national treatment-referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. Provides referrals to local treatment, support groups, and community organizations.

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text, or chat with trained counselors.

National peer-support phone line run by and for trans people, offering emotional support to trans and questioning callers. Spanish-language support available.

Confidential 24/7 crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

Provides crisis evaluations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the Greater Nashua area.

Catholic Medical Center provides 24/7 psychiatric assessment and response from licensed mental health clinicians in its emergency department, in collaboration with community mental health partners, for adults experiencing acute psychiatric crisis.

Acute inpatient behavioral health at Manchester's largest hospital. The Pathways Unit is a short-term adult inpatient unit for patients in crisis (suicidal/homicidal ideation, agitation, psychosis), with a Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) in the ED providing acute crisis evaluation and stabilization, plus a geropsychiatric unit for adults 64+.

Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) is the anchor CMHC for southern Hillsborough County, providing a 24/7 crisis telephone line and coordinated mobile crisis response for adults in the Greater Nashua area. Crisis counselors assess psychiatric emergencies and can dispatch in-person support through the NH Rapid Response system. Walk-in crisis assessment available at their Nashua office during business hours. Accepts NH Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance.

Founded 1971. 24/7 crisis hotline for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and domestic violence.

Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) is the designated CMHC for Belknap and southern Carroll counties, operating a 24/7 crisis telephone line and mobile crisis capability for the Lakes Region. Crisis counselors support adults and families through acute psychiatric episodes, help prevent hospitalizations, and arrange rapid follow-up care. LRCS participates in the NH Rapid Response adult mobile crisis system. Accepts NH Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance; sliding scale available.

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) operates a 24/7 emergency services unit and mobile crisis team serving Manchester and northern Hillsborough County. Crisis counselors provide phone support, in-person crisis assessment, and can divert individuals from emergency department psychiatric presentations. MHCGM is the anchor community mental health center (CMHC) for the Manchester region and participates in the NH Rapid Response system. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance.

New Hampshire Hospital (NHH) is the state's only public inpatient psychiatric facility, operated by NH DHHS. Located in Concord, NHH provides short-term acute psychiatric stabilization for adults who cannot safely be treated in a less restrictive setting. Admissions are coordinated through the hospital's Emergency Services unit and through the 988/Rapid Response system. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance; no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Seacoast Mental Health Center provides 24/7 crisis phone support and mobile crisis response for Rockingham and Strafford counties. Crisis counselors can assess psychiatric emergencies in person at home, in shelters, or in community settings — reducing unnecessary emergency department visits. SMHC is the designated CMHC crisis provider for the Seacoast region and connects individuals to same-day and next-day follow-up care. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance; sliding scale available.

West Central Behavioral Health (WCBH) is the designated CMHC for Sullivan County and the western Upper Valley, operating a 24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis team. Crisis staff can respond in person to homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings across Sullivan and western Grafton counties. WCBH also provides walk-in crisis assessment at their Claremont office. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance; no one turned away.

Crisis advocacy and support for people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and trafficking across 23 Upper Valley towns. Offers a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter and transitional housing, support groups, safety planning, legal services, and accompaniment.