NH's federally-funded PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program provides outreach, mental health services, and housing assistance to unsheltered individuals with serious mental illness. Street-level outreach workers connect to treatment and permanent housing statewide.
New Hampshire's 211 helpline connects callers to housing, shelter, food, and mental health resources across the state. Available 24/7 by phone and online search. Trained specialists help individuals navigate the full range of community services including emergency shelter and mental health referrals.
The NH Coalition to End Homelessness is the statewide network connecting people experiencing homelessness to shelter, housing, and services. The Coalition maintains the NH 2-1-1 housing resource network and advocates for housing-first approaches that integrate behavioral health support. Contact 2-1-1 to reach local housing resources.
NH Department of Health and Human Services administers statewide programs addressing homelessness including Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Continuum of Care coordination, and housing for persons with serious mental illness. Oversees PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program statewide.
Statewide authority administering rental assistance, emergency housing support, and connections to permanent affordable housing for New Hampshire residents. Mental health is among the identified priority populations for housing assistance programs.
Since 1982, provides 24/7 emergency and transitional shelter. Houses ~75 people nightly. On-site mental health counseling, primary medical care, AA/NA meetings, case management.
Faith-based nonprofit (founded 2014) working to end homelessness in western Rockingham County, providing food, clothing, shelter, affordable housing, life-skills training, education, and personalized case management. Operates owned/managed mobile homes and apartments; donation center and free food pantry in Salem.
Emergency homeless shelter in Dover (since 1989) for single men, women, and families, providing shelter, case management, employment and life-skills help, peer support, and counseling referrals. Also operates transitional housing units. Serves Strafford and Rockingham counties; shelter stays over 3 days require Coordinated Entry via 211.
My Friend's Place provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and comprehensive case management for homeless youth ages 16–23 on the NH Seacoast. Services include mental health counseling, substance use support, education assistance, and housing placement. Trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming.
Rochester Housing Authority operates Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and transitional housing programs in Rochester and Strafford County. Provides priority placement for households with mental health disabilities. Works with Greater Rochester area CMHC for coordinated services.
As part of the Seacoast CMHC, Housing Support Services provides community-based housing case management for adults with serious mental illness. Helps clients access and maintain stable housing through ACT teams, supported housing, and Section 8 coordination.
Deerfield-based community organization serving Strafford and Rockingham counties with emergency food, housing navigation, financial assistance, and connection to mental health resources for individuals and families in crisis.
Seasonal cold-weather emergency shelter serving unsheltered residents of the tri-cities (Dover, Somersworth, Rochester) and Strafford County. Operates roughly mid-November through mid-April, activating on nights meeting cold-weather criteria. Operator may change by season.