Seacoast

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) NH Chapter supports survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide through peer-facilitated support groups meeting in multiple NH locations. Groups provide a safe, confidential space for those navigating grief after suicide loss. Free; no registration required for most groups.

Eligibility: Anyone who has lost someone to suicide; free

Statewide information service for Al-Anon and Alateen, mutual-support fellowships for families and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking. Call to find face-to-face, phone, and online meetings across NH.

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.

Eligibility: Families and friends affected by alcohol use; 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.

Eligibility: Families and friends affected by alcohol use; free

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) has peer-led support groups across NH for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder. Groups are facilitated by people who live with these conditions and offer peer connection, practical coping strategies, and mutual support. Free; in-person and online meetings available.

Eligibility: Adults with depression or bipolar disorder; free

Statewide service committee for Narcotics Anonymous in New Hampshire, providing a 24-hour helpline for meeting information and twelve-step help, plus a statewide NA meeting list and resources.

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.

Eligibility: Anyone experiencing grief; small workbook fee

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.

Eligibility: Anyone experiencing grief; small workbook fee

NH's largest violence prevention and support agency, serving survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Offers a 24-hour confidential hotline, safe shelter, housing assistance, trauma support groups (including Trauma Sensitive Yoga), and advocacy for women, men, and people of all gender identities.

Statewide grassroots organization offering education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Nar-Anon is a 12-step program for families, friends, and loved ones of people with drug addiction. NH Nar-Anon groups meet in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Members share experience, strength, and hope for coping with a loved one's substance use. Free and confidential.

Eligibility: Families and friends affected by substance use; free

The New Hampshire Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) hosts in-person and online 12-step meetings for people in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. NH NA meetings take place in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, Portsmouth, Laconia, Keene, and communities statewide. The program is abstinence-based and spiritually grounded but not affiliated with any religion. Free; no commitment required to attend.

Eligibility: Anyone wanting to stop using drugs; free

Statewide service structure for Alcoholics Anonymous in New Hampshire (Area 43), operating a toll-free 24-hour hotline for meeting information and twelve-step assistance, plus a statewide online meeting finder.

Twelve-step fellowship for anyone struggling with compulsive eating, binge eating, food addiction, or eating disorders. NH meetings in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Peer-led, free, and open to anyone regardless of weight or eating pattern.

Eligibility: Anyone with disordered eating; free

Twelve-step fellowship for anyone struggling with compulsive eating, binge eating, food addiction, or eating disorders. NH meetings in Manchester, Concord, Nashua, and online. Peer-led, free, and open to anyone regardless of weight or eating pattern.

Eligibility: Anyone with disordered eating; free

NH chapter of PSI promoting awareness, education, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues. Connects families to perinatal emotional-support groups across the state, including Portsmouth (Families First), Manchester, Concord (Concord Hospital), and Bedford.

Postpartum Support International has an NH state coordinator who connects new and expecting parents experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or psychosis with local peer support groups, online groups, and treatment providers. The PSI HelpLine (1-800-944-4773) provides warm referrals to NH-specific resources.

Eligibility: Perinatal and postpartum individuals and their families; free

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.

Eligibility: Anyone seeking recovery from any addiction; free

Self-Management and Recovery Training: free, science-based mutual-aid meetings for people working to overcome addictive behaviors. NH meetings include Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, plus online options. Open to adults 18+.

Statewide support organization for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, providing connection, understanding, and referrals to partner peer-facilitated support groups across New Hampshire.

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.

Families who have experienced the death of a child; free

Suicide prevention organization operating a confidential crisis befriending line and 'Safe Place' peer-led support groups for survivors of suicide loss across NH (Keene, Concord, Exeter, Nashua area, Plymouth, North Conway, and more). Meetings are confidential and open only to survivors.