Family Support & Guidance Organizations for Persons Aged Birth to 21

Parent Information Center
P.O. Box 2405, Concord 03302 (603) 224-7005 or (800) 947-7005 (NH only)
www.parentinformationcenter.org
The best single place to start, and most important call after your Pediatrician. They provide comprehensive information and up-to-date connections to other regional support organizations and associations representing specific disabilities and disabling illnesses such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

New Hampshire Family Voices
29 Hazen Dr., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345 x 4525
www.nhfv.org
Experts in chronic illness and great advice on how to make your journey successful.

Disabilities Rights Center
18 Low Ave., Concord 03301
800-834-1721
www.drcnh.org
Advice on navigating the service maze. Legal advice, assistance and representation requires a specific and usually serious problem.

Parent to Parent of NH
12 Flynn St., Lebanon 03766
800-698-LINK
www.p2pnh.org
Connects you with existing parent networks.

NAMI NH (National Alliance on Mental Illness-NH Chapter)
15 Green St. Concord 03301
800-242-6264
www.naminh.org
Great support and advice for families with members with mental illness. Covers people of all ages.

Brain Injury Association of NH
109 North State St., Concord
800-773-8400
www.bianh.org
Family support for all persons with acquired brain injuries.

Community Support Network
10 Ferry St., Suite 401, Concord
229-1982
www.csni.org

Family Support Councils of Area Agencies
271-5034
Connects you with the key parents on the council in your region.

ATECH Services
67 Communications Dr., Laconia 03246
800-932-5837
www.nhassistivetechnology.org
Assistive technology experts for all ages. A good overall resource on where to turn. Worth checking as new technologies make more possible all the time.

Granite State Independent Living
21 Chenell Dr., Concord 03301
800-826-3700
www.gsil.org
Information, specialized services, and peer support for persons with disabilities. Also provides expert benefits counseling so you know what social security and Medicaid benefits you are eligible for and how to get them.

Autism Society of NH
P.O. Box 68, Concord 03302
679-2424
www.nhautism.com
Family-to-family support and resources

Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
125 Airport Rd., Concord 03301
224-1850
www.ndhhs.org
Comprehensive information and advice for families with children with hearing loss.

NH Association for the Blind
25 Walker St., Concord 03301
800-464-3075
www.sightcenter.com
Premier NH family resource for persons with sight impairments and their loved ones.

Family Resource Connection
New Hampshire State Library
20 Park St., Concord 03301
800-298-4321
www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc
Provides valuable family support resources of all kinds and formats that can be borrowed through the State Library.

Family Support & Guidance Organizations for Persons Over 21
The organizations that follow serve adults in addition to children from Birth-21.

Family Support Councils of Area Agencies 271-5034
NAMI NH..................... 800-242-6264
ATECH Services 800-932-5837
Disabilities Right Center 800-834-1721
Brain Injury Association of NH 800-773-8400
Granite State Independent Living 800-826-3700
In addition, the following organizations can help you navigate the different world of adult services.
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
21 So. Fruit St., Suite 22, Concord 03301
271-3236
www.nhddc.org
Advice on services and navigating.

ServiceLink Resource Centers
One call puts you in touch with the regional ServiceLink Center in your area whose staff know the services in your community and can provide advice, information , and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities chronic illness, and their families and caregivers.
Belknap County
67 Water St. Suite 105, Laconia
528-6945
Satellite locations: Belmont, Alton, Meredith
Carroll County
448 White Mountain Highway
Tamworth
323-9394
Satellite locations: North Conway, Center Ossipee, Wakefield
Monadnock Region





105 Castle St., Keene
357-1922
Coos County
610 Sullivan St., Suite 6, Berlin
752-6407
Satellite locations: Lancaster, Colebrook, Pittsburg
Grafton County
10 Campbell St., Lebanon
448-1558
262 Cottage St.
Suite G-1, Mt. Eustis Commons, Littleton
Satellite location: Plymouth
Hillsborough County
555 Auburn St., Manchester
644-2240
70 Temple St., Nashua
598-4709
Satellite locations: Primetime, Hillsborough
Merrimack County
2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord
228-6625
Satellite locations: Pittsfield, Franklin, New London
Rockingham County
270 West Road, Portsmouth
334-6594
287 Lawrence Road, Salem
893-9769
Satellite location: Londonderry
Strafford County
1 Wakefield St., Suite 306, Rochester
332-7398
Satellite locations: Cocheco Park, Dover; Dover Senior Center, Farmington; Rochester Senior Center
Sullivan County
1 Pleasant St. Suite 105, Claremont
542-5177
Satellite location: Newport

New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Offices throughout the state
www.nhla.org
NHLA provides free legal advice and representation to low–income people in civil matters involving basic needs, including food, shelter, income and medical care, and Medicare.

NH Legal Assistance Offices
Berlin 1-800-698-8969
Claremont 1-800-562-3994
Concord 1-800-921-1115
Littleton 1-800-548-1886
Manchester 1-800-562-3174
Nashua 1-800-517-0577
Portsmouth 1-800-334-3135

Core Service & Support Provider Organizations Serving Family Members Ages 0-3

YOUR Pediatrician
This is your first and most important provider who provides the gateway to proper assessment, diagnosis, and initial treatment, services, and supports.

Core Service & Support Provider Organizations Serving Family Members Ages 3-21

Your Local School District
This is your most important provider from ages 3-21. You should contact your school district before your child turns three, the time when the school district becomes fully responsible for your child’s education.

Community Mental Health Centers
A complete list of these agencies and the areas they serve are listed below. Note that the CMHC and the Area Agency for Developmental Services are the same for Strafford County (Community Partners) and the North Country of Coos, Grafton and Carroll Counties (Northern Human Services).

New Hampshire Healthy Kids
1 Pillsbury St., #300, Concord
1-877-464-2447
www.nhhealthykids.com
Provides comprehensive health and dental insurance to NH children ages 0-19 if their families do not have access to insurance or it is unaffordable.

Core Service & Support Provider Organizations Serving Family Members - All Ages

Area Family Support Councils for Developmental Services
Connects you with other families served by your Area Agency and can help with resources, respite, accommodations, and emergencies. (See ad with contacts.)
NORTH COUNTRY
Northern Human Services
(Coos, Carroll & Grafton Co.)
87 Washington St.,Conway 03818
447-3347
www.northernhs.org
Albany, Bartlett, Benton, Berlin, Bethlehem, Brookfield, Carroll, Chatham, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Conway, Dalton, Dixville, Dummer, Easton, Eaton, Effingham, Errol, Franconia, Freedom, Gorham, Hart's Location, Haverhill, Jackson, Jefferson, Lancaster, Landaff, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Madison, Milan, Millsfield, Monroe, Moultonborough, Northumberland, Ossipee, Piermont, Pittsburg, Randolph, Sandwich, Shelburne, Stark, Stewartstown, Stratford, Sugar Hill , Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Warren, Waterville Valley, Whitefield, Wolfeboro, Woodstock
CLAREMONT/UPPER VALLEY
Pathways of the River Valley
RD#3, Box 305, Claremont 03743
542-8706
www.pathwaysnh.org
Acworth, Canaan, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Dorchester, Enfield, Goshen, Grafton, Grantham, Hanover, Langdon, Lebanon, Lempster, Lyme, Newport, Orange, Orford, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, Washington
LAKES REGION
Lakes Region Community Services
67 Communication Dr., PO Box 509, Laconia 03247
524-8811
www.lrcsc.org
Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton,Wentworth
CONCORD AREA
Community Bridges
525 Clinton St., Bow 03304
225-4153
www.communitybridges.org
Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton,Warner,Weare,Webster, Wilmot, Windsor
MONADNOCK REGION
Monadnock Developmental Services
121 Railroad St. Keene 03431
352-1304
www.mds-nh.org
Alstead, Antrim, Bennington, Chesterfield, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Francestown, Gilsum, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Roxbury, Sharon, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Temple, Troy,Walpole,Westmoreland, Winchester
NASHUA REGION
Gateways Community Services
144 Canal St., Nashua 03064
882-6333
www.gatewayscs.org
Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Wilton
MANCHESTER AREA
Moore Center Services
195 McGregor St., #400, Manchester 03103
206-2700
www.moorecenter.org
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Londonderry, Manchester, New Boston
SEACOAST REGION
One Sky Community Services
195 Hanover St., Ste 40, Portsmouth 03801
436-6111
www.cdsregion8.org
Brentwood, Deerfield, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Northwood, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham
DOVER & ROCHESTER AREA
Community Partners
113 Crosby Rd., Suite 1,Dover NH 03820
516-9300
www.communitypartnersnh.org
Barrington, Dover, Durham, Farmington, Lee, Madbury, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Rochester, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Strafford
SALEM & DERRY AREA
Region 10 Community Support Services
8 Commerce Dr., Atkinson 03811
893-1299
www.region10nh.com
Atkinson, Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Newton, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown, Windham

Community Mental Health Centers
Provides emergency and crisis services to any person in New Hampshire who may be experiencing an acute episode of psychiatric distress. Emergency and Crisis Services routinely performs assessments of adults never before seen by a mental health organization, people with on-going mental illness, children, and elders.

NORTH COUNTRY
Northern Human Services
87 Washington St., Conway 03818
447-3347
www.northernhs.org
Same service area as Northern Human Services under Area Agencies listing.
CLAREMONT/UPPER VALLEY
West Central Behaviorial Health Services
9 Hanover St., Suite 2, Lebanon 03766
448-0126
www.wcbh.org
Acworth, Canaan, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Dorchester, Enfield, Goshen, Grafton, Grantham, Hanover, Langdon, Lebanon, Lempster, Lyme, Newport, Orange, Orford, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, Washington
LAKES REGION
Genesis Behavioral Health
111 Church St., Laconia 03246
524-1100
www.Genesisbh.org
Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton,Wentworth
CONCORD AREA
Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.
70 Pembroke St., P.O. Box 2032, Concord 03302
228-1551
www.riverbendcmhc.org
Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, New London, Newbury, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton,Warner, Weare,Webster, Wilmot, Windsor
KEENE AREA
Monadnock Family Services
64 Main St., Suite 301.Keene 03431
357-6878
www.mfs.org
Alstead, Antrim, Bennington, Chesterfield, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Francestown, Gilsum, Greenville, Hancock, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Roxbury, Sharon, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Temple, Troy,Walpole, Westmoreland, Wilton, Winchester
NASHUA REGION
Community Council of Nashua
7 Prospect St., Nashua 03060
889-6147
www.ccofnashua.org
Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua
MANCHESTER AREA
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
401 Cypress St., Manchester 03103
668-4111
www.mhcgm.org
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Londonderry, Manchester, New Boston
SEACOAST AREA
Seacoast Mental Health Center
1145 Sagamore Ave., Portsmouth 03801
431-6703
www.smhc-nh.org
Brentwood, Deerfield, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Northwood, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham.
DOVER, ROCHESTER & STRAFFORD COUNTY
Community Partners
113 Crosby Rd., Dover 03820
749-4015
www.bhdssc.org
Same service area as Community Partners under Area Agencies listing.
DERRY & SALEM AREA
Center for Life Management (CLM)
10 Tsienneto Rd., Derry 03038
434-1577
www.clmbehav.org
Atkinson, Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Newton, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown, Windham

People First of New Hampshire
4 Park St., #205, Concord
1-800-566-2128
www.peoplefirstofnh.org
Statewide umbrella of 17 self-advocacy groups for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities around the state providing resources, training, and support. Call for the chapter in your area or on how to start one.

GED/Adult Education

NH Bureau of Adult Education
GED & Adult Education Information
21 So. Fruit St., Ste. 20, Concord 03301
271-6698
www.nhadulted.org

Partners in Health Locations
Supporting children and youth with chronic health conditions.

REGION 1
Berlin, Carroll, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dalton, Dixville, Dummer, Errol, Gorham, Jefferson, Lancaster, Milan, Northumberland, Pittsburg, Randolph, Shelburne, Stark, Stewartstown, Stratford, Wentworth, Whitefield
Child and Family Services of New Hampshire
25 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
603/788-4172 and 1-800-640-6486 ext 4243
www.cfsnh.org
REGION 2
Acworth, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Langdon, Lempster, Newport, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, Washington
Pathways of the River Valley
RFD #3 Box 305
Claremont, NH 03743
603-542-8706 Fax: 542-0421
www.pathwaysnh.org
REGION 3
Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton, Wentworth
Community Health and Hospice
780 N. Main St.
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-8444 Fax: 524-8217
www.chhnh.org
REGION 4
Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor
Community Bridges
525 Clinton St.
Bow, NH 03304
603-226-3212 Fax: 225-0376
www.communitybridgesnh.org
REGION 5
Alstead, Antrim, Bennington, Chesterfield, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Francestown, Gilsum, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Roxbury, Sharon, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Temple, Troy, Walpole, Westmoreland, Winchester
Monadnock Developmental Services
121 Railroad Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
Ph603-352-1304 Fax 352-1637
www.mds-nh.org
REGION 6
Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Mason, Merrimack, Milford Mont Vernon, Nashua, Wilton
Gateways Community Services
144 Canal Street
Nashua, NH 03064
603-459-2744
www.gatewayscs.org
REGION 7
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Londonderry, Manchester, New Boston
VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire
33 S. Commercial Street, Suite 401

Manchester, NH 03101
603-622-3781
www.elliot-HS.org
REGION 8
Brentwood, Deerfield, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Northwood, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Raymond, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham
Families First Health and Support
100 Campus Dr. Suite 12
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-422-8208
www.familiesfirstseacoast.org
REGION 9
Barrington, Dover, Durham, Farmington, Lee, Madbury, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Rochester, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Strafford
Community Partners
Forum Court, 113 Crosby Rd. #1
Dover, NH 03820
603-516-9300
www.bhdssc.org
REGION 10
Atkinson, Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Newton, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown, Windham
Gateways Community Services
144 Canal Street
Nashua, NH 03064
603-459-2763
www.gatewayscs.org
REGION 11
Albany, Bartlett, Brookfield, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Hart's Location, Jackson, Madison, Moultonboro, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Wolfeboro
White Mountain Community Health Center
298 White Mountain Highway
PO Box 2800
Conway, NH 03818
603-447-4240
www.whitemountainhealth.org
REGION 12
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, New London, Orange, Orford
Partners in Health of Upper Valley
Hood Center for Children and Families,
1 Medical Center Dr.
Lebanon, NH 03756
603-653-1456
www.nhpih.dartmouth.edu
REGION 13
Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, Haverhill, Landaff, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Livermore, Lyman, Monroe, Piermont, Sugar Hill, Warren, Waterville, Woodstock
Ammonoosuc Community Health Services
25 Mount Eustis Road
Littleton, NH 03561
603-444-5962
www.nchin.org/achs/

NH State Resources

Department of Health and Human Services District Offices
These are where you can apply for Medicaid (including the Katie Beckett program for children with severe disabilities) and the Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities
(MEAD) Program.
Belknap County 800-322-2121
Carroll County 800-552-4628
Coos County 800-972-6111
Cheshire County 800-624-9700
Grafton County 800-982-1001
Hillsborough County/Manchester 800-852-7493
Hillsborough County/Nashua 800-852-0632
Merrimack County 800-322-9191
Rockingham County/Portsmouth 800-821-0326
Rockingham Country/Salem 800-852-7492
Strafford County 800-862-5300
Sullivan County 800-982-1001

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Helps workers of all ages get jobs.
21 South Fruit St., Suite #20, Concord 03301
(800) 299-1647
www.ed.state.nh.us/vr

Berlin Regional Office 752-2271
Concord Regional Office. 271-2327
Keene Regional Office 357-0266
Lebanon Regional Office 448-5793
Manchester Regional Office 669-8733
Nashua Regional Office 889-6844
Portsmouth Regional Office 436-8884
DHHS APTD Disability Determination Unit
271-4445
Social Security Administration SSI & SSDI Disability Determination Unit
271-3341
NH DHHS Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
105 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(603) 271-5122
NH DHHS Bureau of Developmental Services
105 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345
NH DHHS Division of Family Assistance
129 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345 Ext 4238
NH DHHS Special Medical Services Bureau
29 Hazen Dr., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345 Ext. 4488
NH DHHS Bureau of Maternal & Child Health
29 Hazen Dr., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345 x4517
NH DHHS Bureau of Behavioral Health
105 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(800) 852-3345 x5000
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
129 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(800) 351-1888
NH Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education
101 Pleasant St., Concord 03301
(603) 271-6693

Monarch School of New England
61 Eastern Ave.
Rochester, NH 03866
332-2848
http://www.monarchschoolne.org

The Monarch School of New England is a day school that serves children with severe disabilities, ages 5 to 21.