The Autism Society of New Hampshire is the statewide affiliate of the Autism Society of America. Provides information and referral, advocacy, support groups for individuals with autism and their families, and connections to evaluation and treatment providers across NH. The NH Resource Guide is a comprehensive directory of autism services statewide.
NH chapter of the Autism Society of America. Provides advocacy, support groups, educational resources, and community connections for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families throughout New Hampshire. Chapters in multiple regions.
CASA of NH trains and supports volunteer advocates (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, ensuring they have stable, safe homes and consistent access to mental health services.
CASA of NH trains and supports volunteer advocates (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, ensuring they have stable, safe homes and consistent access to mental health services.
New Hampshire's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities, including mental illness — access to care, discrimination, and rights in treatment settings.
NH's only Center for Independent Living, providing statewide peer support, advocacy, benefits counseling, in-home and community supports, transition services, and day services for people with disabilities and seniors experiencing disability.
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.
The UNH Institute on Disability (IOD) is New Hampshire's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Conducts research, provides professional training, and delivers community services including information and referral, supported employment, and systems advocacy for individuals with disabilities including autism. Home of the NH LEND program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities).
Statewide coalition improving mental health access for NH adults 60+. Coordinates the Behavioral Health in Aging initiative, trains primary care providers in late-life depression screening, and connects older adults to mental health resources. Advocacy and referral, not direct services.
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's Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities, including mental illness and developmental disabilities. Provides legal advocacy, rights education, and systemic advocacy for individuals navigating psychiatric hospitalization, guardianship, SSI/SSDI, housing, and employment. Free services to eligible individuals.
The NH School Mental Health Alliance is a collaborative of schools, agencies, and advocates working to expand and improve mental health services in NH public schools. Provides resources, training, policy advocacy, and technical assistance to school districts building tiered mental health support systems.
Free family resource centers offering parenting education, early childhood and family support, supplies, advocacy, and connections to services. Locations include Manchester, Concord, Dover, Stratham, Nashua, and the Upper Valley (Lebanon).
Crisis center serving southern Hillsborough County (Nashua, Milford, and surrounding communities). Provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Bridges is the primary crisis shelter and domestic violence/sexual assault center serving greater Nashua and southern NH. Services include emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and a 24-hour crisis hotline. Mental health services are integrated into shelter programming. All services are confidential and free.
Genesis Behavioral Health, a NHCADSV member program, provides domestic and sexual violence services for Merrimack County including crisis intervention, advocacy, support groups, and community education. Serving the greater Concord area.
Local NAMI New Hampshire affiliate serving the Monadnock region (Keene/Peterborough area), offering peer- and family-led mental health support groups, education, and advocacy.
Local NAMI chapter serving Merrimack County offering peer-led support groups (NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental illness, NAMI Family Support Group), free NAMI education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Ending the Silence), and mental health advocacy.
Greater Nashua NAMI chapter offering free peer-led support groups, family education programs, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions and their families in southern NH.
North Country NAMI chapter serving Coos and Grafton counties. Peer-led support groups, family programs, and advocacy serving a rural, often underserved population. Contact NAMI NH statewide for current meeting schedules.
Seacoast NAMI chapter serving Rockingham and Strafford counties with peer-led mental health support groups, Family-to-Family education, and advocacy. Meetings in Portsmouth, Dover, and surrounding towns.
Local NAMI chapter serving Merrimack County offering peer-led support groups (NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental illness, NAMI Family Support Group), free NAMI education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Ending the Silence), and mental health advocacy.
Greater Nashua NAMI chapter offering free peer-led support groups, family education programs, and advocacy for individuals with mental health conditions and their families in southern NH.
North Country NAMI chapter serving Coos and Grafton counties. Peer-led support groups, family programs, and advocacy serving a rural, often underserved population. Contact NAMI NH statewide for current meeting schedules.
Seacoast NAMI chapter serving Rockingham and Strafford counties with peer-led mental health support groups, Family-to-Family education, and advocacy. Meetings in Portsmouth, Dover, and surrounding towns.
NH crisis center serving all of Belknap County (Lakes Region). Provides free and confidential advocacy and crisis support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. 24/7 crisis line staffed by trained advocates, with emergency shelter and ongoing services.
The designated domestic and sexual violence crisis center for Manchester and surrounding Hillsborough County communities. Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, and comprehensive survivor services.
Recovery community center in Concord providing peer support, recovery coaching, advocacy, and sober social events. Peer specialists with lived experience help individuals navigate treatment, housing, employment, and long-term recovery. Open to all; free.
Recovery community center in Concord providing peer support, recovery coaching, advocacy, and sober social events. Peer specialists with lived experience help individuals navigate treatment, housing, employment, and long-term recovery. Open to all; free.
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.
Serving 23 Upper Valley communities in NH and Vermont, WISE provides crisis advocacy, safety planning, emergency shelter, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and trafficking. Confidential 24/7 crisis line and text line.