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