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New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
231 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-7800Toll free 1-(800) 972-6111

80 North Littleton Road
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-6786Toll free 1-(800) 552-8959

To report abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled adult call:
Toll free 1-(800) 949-0470
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DEAS/adult-protection

Residential Treatment Services

Tri-County Community Action Program
Step One
361 School Street
PO Box 659
Berlin, NH
1-(603) 752-8033
http://www.tccap.org/aod_step1.htm
  • Substance abuse treatment services
  • Detoxification assistance/referral available
  • Clinically managed residential sobriety maintenance services
  • Adults
  • NH residents; residents of other states with advance payment
  • Payment: Sliding fee scale; payment assistance available
Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc.
Friendship House
P.O. Box 717
2957 Main Street
Bethlehem, NH 03574
1-(603) 869-2210
http://www.tccap.org/aod_friendship_house.htm
  • Drug and alcohol abuse treatment services
  • Clinically managed 28 day or 6 month residential treatment program
  • Homeless adults
  • Transitional housing
  • Payment: Self pay with payment plan available. (No one denied care due to an immediate inability to pay.)

Outpatient Services

White Mountain Mental Health Services
PO Box 599
29 Maple Street
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-5358
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_nh/qt/nh24.htm
  • Mental health and substance abuse treatment services
  • Intensive outpatient program; outpatient
  • Adults and adolescents
  • Payment: Medicaid; Medicare; private insurance; self payment; sliding fee scale available
  • Locations in Littleton, Groveton, and Colebrook

Support Services

NH Alcoholics Anonymous
NH Area Assembly Office
1330 Hooksett Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
Voice:1-(603) 622-6967
http://www.mv.com/ipusers/nhaa/

Alcohol Anonymous (AA)
1-(603) 448-6655 Lebanon/Hanover, NH
1-(603) 622-6967 Hooksett, NH
All other areas of New Hampshire:
Toll free 1-(800) 593-3330
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/

Al-Anon/Alateen
1-(603) 622-0399 or Toll free 1-(877) 825-2666
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org

Food Addicts in Recovery
Lebanon, NH 03766
1-(603) 448-0700
http://www.foodaddicts.org

Nar-Anon, Cocaine Anonymous
Manchester, NH 03108
1-(603) 882-3000, ext. 2467
http://www.naranon.com/home.html

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
1-(603) 645-4777
http://www.na.org

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Alcohol and Drug Education
Toll free 1-(800) 852-3345, ext. 6100
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/Contact+Directory/default.htm
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/ATOD/a1-treatment.htm

NH Department of Public Health
Toll free 1-(800) 804-0909
Open the link to get a complete listing of services available from the state.
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/Programs+Services/default.htm

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
1-(603) 434-7578
http://www.oanewhampshire.org
http://www.oa.org

To report Child Abuse: 1 800 894-5533

New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families
231 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-7800 or 1 800 972-6111


National Child Abuse Hotline: 1 800 423-5805


National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 550
Arlington VA 22201-3052
1 800 843-5678


Our Time Family Access Center
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-9900

A supervised visitation and exchange center, Our Time provides a safe place for families dealing with divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse, disagreement and other hardships creating family separations to maintain positive relationships between parents and children. An initial intake interview must be scheduled prior to any visitation. All visits and exchanges are monitored by trained supervisors. Fee is charged.

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council

Sunset Valley Program Center and North Country Office
34 Jimtown Road
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-3801

Contact:
Patti Dugan-Henriksen, Membership and Marketing Director
pdugan@swgirlscouts.org
www.swgirlscouts.org

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Serving all girls ages 5 to 18.

Child Care Resource, Referral, Recruitment, and Training
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 093570
752-1113


Our Time Family Access Center
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-9900

A supervised visitation and exchange center, Our Time provides a safe place for families dealing with divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse, disagreement and other hardships creating family separations to maintain positive relationships between parents and children. An initial intake interview must be scheduled prior to any visitation. All visits and exchanges are monitored by trained supervisors. Fee is charged.

Granite State Independent Living Foundation
1 800 588-5772


Governor's Commission on Disability
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH 03301-8506

Batterer's Intervention Programs:

Department of Correction
St. Johnsbury, VT
1-(802) 751-2607

Center for New Beginnings
Bill Belcher
229 Cottage Street
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6465

North Country Counseling
Alan Campbell
30 Cross Street
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 823-7411


Victims Services

RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5679

149 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2562

118 Main Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-8746

24 hour crisis and information line: Toll free 1-(866) 662-4220

Services Include:
  • 24 Hour Crisis Intervention
  • 24 Hour Shelter Intake
  • 24 Hour Hospital Accompaniment
  • 24 Hour Police Accompaniment
  • Court Support and Referral Services
  • Women's Education and Support Groups
  • Men's Education Groups
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Information and Referrals
  • Community Education

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
P O Box 353
Concord, NH 03302
1-(603) 224-8893
www.nhcadsv.org

State-wide organization representing survivors and the 14 member programs.


Our Time Family Access Center
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-9900

A supervised visitation and exchange center, Our Time provides a safe place for families dealing with divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse, disagreement and other hardships creating family separations to maintain positive relationships between parents and children. An initial intake interview must be scheduled prior to any visitation. All visits and exchanges are monitored by trained supervisors. Fee is charged.

Adult Learner Services
166 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-1927
GED classes


White Mountains Community College
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
752-1113

New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
231 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-7800Toll free 1-(800) 972-6111

80 North Littleton Road
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-6786Toll free 1-(800) 552-8959

To report abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled adult call:
Toll free 1-(800) 949-0470
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DEAS/adult-protection


Tri-County Community Action Programs

Alzheimer's Health Care Services
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3336Toll free 1-(800) 700-7654
www.tccap.org/senior_alzheimers

Specialized activities for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
  • Home assessments/care management
  • Nursing care plan tailored to meet individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs
  • Day care program provides snacks and hot noon meal
  • Nursing home referrals
  • Lending library
  • Educational trainings
  • Caregiver/family support groups

Guardianship Services

Whitefield, NH 03598
1-(603) 837-9561
www.gsgs.org

Provides guardianship, conservatorship, consultation and protection services for elderly and disabled persons. Covers issues such as medical, financial and court.


North Country Senior Wheels

PO Box 534
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1741Toll free 1-(888) 997-2020

Colebrook: 1-(603) 237-4957

Whitefield: 1-(603) 837-2424

www.tccap.org/nct

Provides local transportation for medical appointments, shopping, special events, etc. and long distance for medical appointments.

Eligibility: Must be 60+. Fee: donation.


Senior Companion Program

1-(603) 752-4103
www.tccap.org/senior_companion

Matches senior volunteers with senior visitees. On weekly visits, pairs of seniors may sit and chat, go on walks, play cards, or take meals together. Some volunteers are matched with vision-impaired seniors may spend time reading to their visitee.


Senior Meals

610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2545

Colby Commons
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4957

34 Jefferson Road
Whitefield, NH 03598
1-(603) 837-2424
www.tccap.org/senior_nutrition

Provides nutritious meals in group settings and home delivered, health education and screenings, special events, information and referral, and outreach.


Service Link

Toll free 1-(866) 634-9412
www.tccap.org/servicelink

A statewide network of community based resources for elders, adults living with disabilities and their families. Reliable information about available services and opportunities: financial/retirement planning, active aging, caregiver supports, home-care options, community involvement opportunities, public education programs, etc.


Holiday Center

27 Green Square
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1413

Activities and respite for elderly individuals.


New Hampshire Legal Assistance Senior Citizen's Law Project

256 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1102Toll free 1-(800) 552-8969

271 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-8000Toll free 1-(800) 548-1886
www.nhla.org

NHLA provides free legal help to low-income and elderly persons who cannot afford a private attorney. NHLA handles legal matters involving health care, domestic violence, public and private housing issues, property taxes, Medicare/Medicaid, home health care, debt collection and harassment, consumer issues, food stamps, welfare, unemployment compensation, utility shut-off, and nursing home problems.

Office open Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5:00.


Social Security Administration

177 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-2945Toll free 1-(800) 772-1213


REAP Program

Referral Education Assistance & Prevention Program
1 866 634-9412

REAP counselors are available by phone or home visit to assist with multiple issues, including medications, stress, relationships, family problems, mental health, etc. It is available to all older adults and is free, confidential and home based.


HOAP

Healthy Older Adult Program
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
RR2 Box 13
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4971

HOAP provides organized activities for adults over 55 in the Colebrook area. Most events are free or at a reduced rate for HOAP members. Activities incorporate social, physical and cultural interactions through local events and field trips.


Caleb Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
38 King's Square, Suite 9
Whitefield, NH 03598
837-9179
www.caleb-interfaith.org

Enhances independent living for seniors, aged 60+, by relieving isolation and assisting with friendly visits, care and supportive services. Serving communities of Bethlehem, Dalton, Groveton, Jefferson, Lancaster, Littleton, Twin Mountain and Whitefield.

N.H. Department of Employment Security
151 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-5500


Vocational Rehabilitation
3 Twelfth Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-2271 (Voice/TTY)

Churches

Berlin-Gorham Area:
Bread of Life Christian Center
52 Gilbert Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5198
Salvation Army
15 Cole St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1644
Assembly of God
Gorham Road
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-2851
Seventh Day Adventist
Corner 1st Ave & Mt. Forest
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-7297
First Baptist Church
79 High St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-6215
St Paul's Lutheran
101 Norway St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1410
Harvest Christian Fellowship
219 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5374
United Church of Christ
921 Main St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3811
Heritage Baptist Church
207 Jericho Road
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-4523
United Church of Christ
143 Main St
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-5145
Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection
20 Petrograd St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2254
Community Baptist
108 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-2325
International Family Church
26 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2723
United Methodist Church
Route 16
Gorham, NH 03581
Good Shepard Parish
58 Church Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2880
Holy Family Church
5 Church St.
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-2335
Lamb's Chapel
214 School Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5773
United Methodist Church
Dummer, NH 03588
1-(603) 466-9857
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Corner Main and High St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-7068
New Hampshire Catholic Charities
633 Third Ave.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1325
St. Jude Ministries
240 School St.
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1205
United Methodist Church
Pr. Charles Bernd
Milan, & W. Milan NH 03588
1-(603) 449-2026

Colebrook Area:

Assumption Church
Canaan VT. 05903
1-(802) 266-3328
St Albert's Church
Riverside St.
W. Stewartstown, NH 03597
1-(603) 246-8829
Grace United Methodist
Gale St.
Canaan, VT 05903
1-(802) 266-3071
St. Brendon's Catholic
28 Pleasant St
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4342
Faith Chapel Assembly of God
Rt. 3
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4294
St Paul's Episcopal
Canaan, VT 05903
1-(802) 246-3376
First Baptist Church
Main St.
No. Stratford, NH 03590
1-(603) 922-3851
Saint Plus A.
Errol, NH 03579
Independent Baptist Church
Washington St.
W. Stewartstown, NH 03597
1-(603) 246-8623
St. Stephen's Episcopal
Parsons St.
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-5526
Monadnock Congregational Church
Main St. Box 238
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4414
United Church of Christ
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4414
Sacred Heart Catholic
N. Stratford, NH 03590
1-(603) 922-3360
United Methodist Church
Bridge St.
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4031

Lancaster Area:

All Saints Roman Catholic
163 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4277
St. Agnes Roman Catholic
Jefferson, NH 03583
1-(603) 788-2608
Assembly of God
Rt. 3 85 Portland St
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2581
St. Mark's Episcopal
Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
1-(603) 788-2380 or 4654
Church of Christ
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4501
St. Matthews Roman Catholic
Jefferson Rd
Whitefield, NH 03598
1-(603) 837-2558
Christ United Methodist
135 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2608
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
113 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4654 or 1-(603) 788-2380
Community Baptist Church
Jefferson Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
1-(603) 837-3148
St. John's United Methodist
Jefferson, NH 03583
1-(603) 837-9525
Faith Tabernacle Church
Dean Brook Trailer Park
Northumberland, NH 03582
1-(603) 636-2394
St. Francis Xavier
10 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
1-(603) 636-2486
United Methodist Church
16 High St.
Whitefield, NH 03598
1-(603) 837-9525
First Church of Christian Science
Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
Mt. View Baptist
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4867

Coos County Family Health Services

133 Pleasant Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2040

59 Page Hill Road
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2900

3 Broadway Street
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-2741
www.coosfamilyhealth.org

Comprehensive reproductive health care for all life stages. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale.


Indian Stream Family Planning
2 Corliss Lane
Colebrook, NH 03576
237-9871


Weeks Medical Center
170 Middle Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
788-2521

47 Church Street
Groveton, NH 03582
636-1101

8 Clover Lane
Whitefield, NH 03598
837-9005

SERVE New England Food Program provides the opportunity to purchase food packages at savings of up to 50%. Pre-payment at time of ordering and 2 hours of volunteer work anywhere in your community is required.

Berlin 752-3343
Delivery Site: St Barnabas Church

Colebrook 237-4353
Delivery Site: Congregational Church

Lancaster 788-3583
Delivery Site: Methodist Church

Pittsburg 538-6476


Pittsburg Angels
P. O. Box 92
Pittsburg, NH 03592
Food Pantry and SERVE Program
www.PittsburgAngels.com


Tri-County Community Action Program
Food Pantry
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-3248

3 Parsons Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
237-8168


St. Kieran's Food Pantry
151 Emery Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-1385

N H Department of Financial Assistance
219 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
782-7800 or 1 800 972-6111
Can meet with people in the Colebrook office
Food stamps, Child care, Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF)


Towns
Each town has its own welfare administrator. Check with the town office to
find out how to apply for town or county aid.


Consumer Credit Counseling
1 800 660-5609


AHEAD
Provides counseling and help developing a written action plan on managing finances. Can help with foreclosures.
Call 800 974-1377
Bonnie CLAC
Help for everyone with finding a reliable, fuel-efficient car, improving credit ratings, and auto financing.
www.bonnieclac.org
866 455-2522
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Public Service of NH has a program to assist low-income families. Access
this program through the Tri-County Community Action Program.


Tri-County Community Action Program
Fuel Assistance Program
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-3248

3 Parsons Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
237-8168

Coos County Family Health Services

133 Pleasant Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2040

59 Page Hill Road
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2900

3 Broadway Street
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-2741
www.coosfamilyhealth.org

Comprehensive health care for all life stages. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale.


Androscoggin Valley Hospital

59 Page Hill Road
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2200
www.avhnh.com

Inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.


Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

181 Corliss Lane
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-4971
www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/ucvh

Inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.


NH Healthy Kids

1 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-3556
1-(603) 228-2925   Toll free 1-(877) 464-2447

Medical and dental insurance for children in low and moderate income families.

Berlin Housing Authority
10 Serenity Circle
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-4240

Provides rental subsidy according to family size and income.
Can provide list of area landlords.

Lancaster Housing Authority
5 Middle Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4928

Provides rental subsidy according to family size and income.

Northumberland Housing Authority
5 Middle Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4636

Provides rental subsidy according to family size and income.

New Hampshire Housing Authority
PO Box 5087
Manchester, NH 03108
1-(603) 472-8623
Toll free 1-(800) 640-7239 (NH only)
1-(603) 472-2089 (TDD hearing impaired)

Brookside Park
155 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-4004
Subsidized housing. 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.

Colby Commons
45 Colby Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-8359

Echo Valley Village
Back Lake Road
Pittsburg, NH 03592
1-(603) 668-8010

Elmwood Apartments
4 William Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4636
Subsidized housing.

Lancaster Apartments
71 Water Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 669-8551
Subsidized housing.

Millroad Meadows
Old Mill Road
North Stratford, NH 03590
1-(603) 641-2163
Subsidized housing.

Northern View Apartments
Route 3
W. Stewartstown, NH 03597
1-(603) 228-2151
Subsidized housing.

Promenade Court
40 Promenade Street
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 641-2163
Subsidized housing.

Ridgewood Hill
Lancaster NH 03584
1-(603) 485-5098
Subsidized housing.

Farmers Home Administration
136 Pleasant Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1328

Provides low interest loans to income eligible families.


Security Deposit and/or Rent Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Housing Assistance Fund
153 Grafton Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-2902

TANF Emergency Fund
219 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-7800
TANF recipients only. Limited to one time per year.

Tri-County Community Action Program
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3248

New Hampshire Victims' Assistance Commission
Accessed through domestic violence/sexual assault crisis center only.
Moving expense must have arisen from a crime committed in NH.


Homeless

Homeless Outreach and Intervention
Jenn - 1-(603) 788-2683
cell 1-(603) 723-6128
pager 1-(603) 549-5523
www.tccap.org/homeless_outreach

Lynsey House
56 Prospect Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2344
www.tccap.org/homeless_tbh

Homeless shelter for men, women and families.

My Friend's Place
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5679Toll free 1-(866) 662-4220 (24 hour in NH only)

Emergency shelter for women and their children. Other arrangements for men and their children. 24 hour access through 866 number.

New Hampshire Division for Juvenile Justice Services
1056 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
1-(603) 625-5471fax:1-(603) 624-0512

Detention Unit: 1-(603) 271-5949
Tobey School:  1-(603) 271-5940fax:1-(603) 271-5920
Youth Services Center: 1-(603) 271-5942fax:1-(603) 271-5982

Berlin District Office
231 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-78001-(800) 972-6111fax:1-(603) 752-2230

Court Diversion
610 Sullivan Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1872

Coos County Family Mediation
30 Exchange St
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1872fax:1-(603) 752-7607

Coos County Parent-Child Mediation Program
Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-3906

Voluntary mediation program to help resolve conflicts affecting the family.

Mountainview Mediation
292 Pleasant Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3446

Voluntary mediation program to help resolve conflicts affecting the family.

Legal Advice and Referral Center (LARC)
2 Pillsbury Street
Concord, NH 03301
1-(800) 639-5290

Offers free legal advice and referrals. Connection to pro bono attorney services.

Coos County Coalition Juvenile Justice Project
7 Main Street
Whitefield, NH 03598
837-2519
fax 837-9541

New Hampshire Bar Association
2 Pillsbury Street
Concord, NH 03301
1-(603) 229-0002
www.nhbar.org

Provides legal information and referrals to attorneys statewide. Has income eligible reduced fee program.

Lawline
1-(800) 868-1212 (NH only)1-(603) 223-9912

Free legal information on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Legal Advice and Referral Center (LARC)
2 Pillsbury Street
Concord, NH 03301
1-(800) 639-5290
www.lhns.org

Offers free information, legal advice and referral service to low-income persons in the area of family law, public benefits, bankruptcy, consumer and housing. Connection to pro bono attorney services.

DOVE Project of the NH Bar Association

Provides free legal representation for qualified low-income survivors of domestic violence at their final restraining order hearings. Contact your local crisis center or 1-(866) 644-3574 (NH only) for more information.

New Hampshire Legal Assistance
256 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-11021-(800) 552-8969

271 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
1-(603) 444-80001-(800) 548-1886
www.nhla.org

NHLA provides free legal help to low-income and elderly persons who cannot afford a private attorney. NHLA handles legal matters involving health care, domestic violence, public and private housing issues, property taxes, Medicare/Medicaid, home health care, debt collection and harassment, consumer issues, food stamps, welfare, unemployment compensation, utility shut-off, and nursing home problems. Office open Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 5:00.

Disability Rights Center
1-(603) 228-4321-(800) 834-1721
www.drcnh.org

Provides legal advocacy in the areas of disability law and civil rights.

International Institute of New Hampshire
315 Pine Street
Manchester, NH 03103
1-(603) 647-1500fax:1-(603) 669-5830
www.iiboston.org/iiNH

Provides legal services for low-income individuals with complicated immigration cases.

Northern Human Services
3 Twelfth Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-7404
Individual, couples, children

34 Colby Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
237-4955
Individual, couples, children

14 State Street
Groveton, NH 03582
636-2555
Individual, couples, children

Catholic Social Services
633 Third Avenue
Berlin, NH 03570
752-1325

Elizabeth Hess, PhD.
856 Western Avenue
Berlin, NH 03570
752-4475

Judi-Marie Buteau
292 Pleasant Street
Berlin, NH 03570
752-8168

Patty Grondin
Carlisle Place
Jefferson, NH 03583
586-4100

PATHWAYS For Thursday's Child, Ltd.
Healing Arts Center
3 Washington Street
Gorham, NH 03581
466-5564
Reiki, Infant Massage
www.pathwaysforthursdayschild.com

Ecumenical Food Pantry
St. Kieran's Church basement
162 Madison Avenue
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1385

Salvation Army Food Pantry
15 Cole Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-1644

Tri-County Community Action Program Food Pantries
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3248

4 Pleasant Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-8168

73 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4477
www.tccap.org/comm_contact

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
55 Maynesboro Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-3248

Provides government surplus food, free of charge, to income eligible seniors (60+) and post-partum women and children (up to age 5) who are not receiving WIC.

Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-46781-(888) 266-7942

Provides food vouchers for nutritious foods and formula, nutrition information, health screenings for income eligible pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children up to age five. Satellite offices throughout county.

White Mountain SHARE Program
United Way of Northern NH
1-(603) 752-3343

Nation-wide program which buys food in large quantities and passes the savings on to the consumer. Participants pay a monthly fee (cash or food stamps accepted) and perform two hours of volunteer community service (participants choice) per month in exchange for food package. Food distribution once per month, on a Saturday morning.

University of NH Cooperative Extension
629A Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-4961

Provides nutrition information, including workshops and recipes.

Family-Centered Early Supports and Services provides support and assistance to infants and young children (birth to age 3) who have or are at risk for developmental delay.

Intake Coordinator
Chasity Labonville
P O Box 299
Whitefield, NH 03598
837-9547 ext 1223

Pathways Pregnancy Center
7 Redington
Littleton, NH 03561
444-3991

RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5679

149 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2562

118 Main Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-8746

24 hour crisis and information line: Toll free 1-(866) 662-4220

Services Include:
  • 24 Hour Crisis Intervention
  • 24 Hour Shelter Intake
  • 24 Hour Hospital Accompaniment
  • 24 Hour Police Accompaniment
  • Court Support and Referral Services
  • Women's Education and Support Groups
  • Men's Education Groups
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Information and Referrals
  • Community Education

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
P O Box 353
Concord, NH 03302
1-(603) 224-8893
www.nhcadsv.org

State-wide organization representing survivors and the 14 member programs.

RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-(603) 752-5679

149 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
1-(603) 788-2562

118 Main Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
1-(603) 237-8746

24 hour crisis and information line: Toll free 1-(866) 662-4220

Services Include:
  • 24 Hour Crisis Intervention
  • 24 Hour Shelter Intake
  • 24 Hour Hospital Accompaniment
  • 24 Hour Police Accompaniment
  • Court Support and Referral Services
  • Women's Education and Support Groups
  • Men's Education Groups
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Information and Referrals
  • Community Education

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
P O Box 353
Concord, NH 03302
1-(603) 224-8893
www.nhcadsv.org

State-wide organization representing survivors and the 14 member programs.

Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 800 852-3323

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council

Sunset Valley Program Center and North Country Office
34 Jimtown Road
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-3801
Contact:
Patti Dugan-Henriksen, Membership and Marketing Director
pdugan@swgirlscouts.org
www.swgirlscouts.org

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Serving all girls ages 5 to 18.


Youth Venture-New England
Lidia Pedro
Interim Regional Director
Tel: 866-923-YVNE (9863), ext. 2
Fax: 603-410- 6675
Skype: yvnemarcom
Web: www.GenV.net

North Country Transit
Call for fares and schedules 752-1741 or 1 888 997-2020

Two fixed routes: Berlin-Gorham and Tri-town Lancaster-Whitefield-Littleton
Limited services from Pittsburg to Stratford and Groveton to Dalton

Long distance and local medical appointments, Senior Wheels

Youth Alternatives Program
30 Exchange Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1872

Serving young people ages 8 to 17, Youth Alternatives offers four programs to families coping with substance abuse, conflict resolution, communication and other common family issues.

The programs offered are:

  • Court Diversion (for first time, low risk juvenile offenders)
  • The Ultimate Challenge (addresses adolescent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use)
  • Coos County Family Mediation (assists families with conflict resolution and issue management)
  • Juvenile Fire Setters (education for young people with an unsafe relationship with fire)

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council

Sunset Valley Program Center and North Country Office
34 Jimtown Road
Gorham, NH 03581
1-(603) 466-3801
Contact:
Patti Dugan-Henriksen, Membership and Marketing Director
pdugan@swgirlscouts.org
www.swgirlscouts.org

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Serving all girls ages 5 to 18.


Youth Venture-New England
Lidia Pedro
Interim Regional Director
Tel: 866-923-YVNE (9863), ext. 2
Fax: 603-410- 6675
Skype: yvnemarcom
Web: www.GenV.net

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