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AARP – American Association of Retired Persons

Dover Area Chapter #611
Phone: 742-7914

Services of AARP are insurance and discounts on drugs through National Chapter, information and referral sessions on health, nutrition, fire protection and prevention, social security and outings. Classes on 55 Alive / Mature Driving, to help senior drivers be safer on roads and to be better drivers. Meetings: St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 150 Central Ave., Dover, NH, the fourth Thursday of each month except January, February, July and August, 12 noon lunch and social, business meeting is called to order at 12:45pm.

AL – ANON

Phone: 603-228-2542

Group of friends/relatives who meet to share experiences, give support and solve the common problems of living with an alcoholic.

ALATEEN

Phone: 603-743-1511

Group for teenagers who live with a problem drinker.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Phone: 1-800-593-3330
Website: www.NHAA.net

Voluntary group for alcoholics seeking help with their drinking problem. 24 hour answering service.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Phone: Toll Free 1-800-640-7101 or 472-8899 Fax: 742-7093
Website: www.cancer.org

360 Rte. 101, Unit 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032

Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. The purpose of the American Cancer Society is to educate the public and professional sectors on cancer treatment and rehabilitation. Rehabilitative & Support Programs offered: We Can Weekend – I Can Cope – Reach to Recovery Program – Laryngectomy Program – Look Good – Feel Better – Transportation – Limited Financial Assistance.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – RIG

(Resource, Information and Guidance)

Phone: Toll Free 1-800-ACS-2345 or 472-7093 Fax: 742-7093
Website: www.cancer.org

Purpose of the program is to provide patients and their families with information regarding federal, state and local resources. Cancer related information on the many topics associated with the cancer experience. Information on the governmental regulations and legal issues. Information regarding cancer related rehabilitative and support programs.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Phone: 627-9579
249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Disseminates literature about diabetes & good control of diabetes. Provides educational programs for professionals & general public; Sponsors Camp Carefree, a recreational & educational camp for children with diabetes, ages 8-15; funds diabetes research projects.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – NEW ENGLAND AFFILIATE

Toll Free 1-800-907-6933
20 Merrimack Street, Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101

Cardiovascular disease research grants; Public/Professional Education; Referral Info. ; CPR training Info. for Public; Cardiac Life Support Training System for Health Professionals; Health Education for Youth Programming Material; sample pamphlets provided free.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF NH

Phone: 669-2411 or 1-800-835-8647
6 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110
Website: www.nhlung.org

The American Lung Association of NH (ALANH) is a health education organization whose mission is to prevent and control lung disease in the areas of tobacco prevention, tobacco cessation, asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. ALANH has been the primary source of lung health information and education to the people of NH since 1916. We fight lung disease through research, education, community service and advocacy.

AMERICAN RED CROSS – STRAFFORD COUNTY CHAPTER

Phone: 742-3449 or 332-7870 Fax: 742-4510
2 Webb Place, Dover, NH 03820

Normal offices hours 9am to 4pm Monday thru Friday. Emergency services available 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. Programs include Disaster Relief and Education, Service to the Armed Forces and their families, Blood Services, Health Services, including First Aid, CPR, Swimming, Life guarding, Water Safety, and AIDS education, Community Volunteer Services. This chapter serves all of Strafford County and Lebanon, Maine.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION – NH REGION

Phone: 224-9322 or 1-800-639-2113
6 Chenell Drive, Suite 260, Concord, NH 03301

Information & physician referral. Arthritis/Fibromyalgia support & education groups; aquatic classes; PACE (land based) exercise programs; Self-Help courses; speakers bureau; juvenile rheumatoid arthritis programs. Scholarships available.

BABY'S BEST BEGINNINGS

Phone: 335-3611
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH 03867

A program of Strafford County Head Start, Baby's Best Beginnings provides home visiting services to at-risk pregnant women through the first year of the child's life. The program serves participants living in the northern tier of Strafford County by providing comprehensive services responding to the individual needs of families. Our intent is to promote healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes, and child development by educating parents in the areas of health, safety, parenting, child development, and family planning. In addition, we hope to ensure that al1 necessary supports are in place so that families can provide a safe and nurturing environment.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF NH, INC.

Phone: 224-1991, 228-3789, 228-3844
410 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301.

Phone Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-3pm
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4pm, Friday 8:30am-3pm.

Services provided include: Reliability reports issued to consumers in order that they make better buying decisions. A complaint resolution division handles consumer complaints that cannot be handled between the consumer and the business. Every effort should be made on the part of the consumer before we mediate. Pamphlets are available on most subjects such as insurance, working at home, buying a car, etc… Speakers are available for businesses, schools, etc. Binding arbitration is offered to both consumers and businesses. Referrals are made to hundreds of agencies in and out of the State andreferrals to 190 other BBB offices are also made when the consumer has a question or complaint regarding a business located in another state.

BIRTHRIGHT

Phone: 436-5558 or 1-800-550-4900 (24 hours a day)
323 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

An emergency pregnancy service operating crisis centers where any women distressed by an unplanned or untimely pregnancy can find help as near as her telephone.

BUREAU OF DISEASE CONTROL

STD/HIV Program – 752-2437
6 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301-6527
HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-800-752-AIDS 8:00am to 4:30pm
STD Hotline: 1-800-228-0254 8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri.

This program continues to educate the public (including people at risk) about how HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases are spread, and how people can protect themselves from becoming infected. To achieve this, a variety of services are used. They include: seminars and health education programs, public information campaigns that use the mass media to reach selected audiences state-wide, operation of the two hot lines.

BUREAU OF SPECIAL MEDICAL SERVICES

Phone: 1-800-852-3345

Services offered include: Screening of all newborns for six potentially harmful disorders. Diagnosis and genetic counseling for families/children with concerns. Comprehensive assessment of development for 0-6 year old. Specialty clinics for children with disabilities or chronic illness which include amputation, cleft and lip palate, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and heart problems. Care coordination and family support services. Financial assistance with cost of health care for certain medically needed families. Consultation regarding the special needs of health impaired children to schools, early intervention and other agencies upon request. Professional and public education.

Eligibility requirements are determined based on medical and financial need, with medical needs determined first. Families who may benefit from these services should contact BSMS for an application. You can do so by writing to Division of Public Health, BSMS, 6 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301.

CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM

Division of Public Health Services

Phone: Toll Free 1-800-852-3345, 271-4526 or 271-4529

Health & Welfare Bldg., Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301

A state funded program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals requiring extensive medical treatment for specific medical conditions. These medical conditions are cancer, Hemophilia, End State Renal Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Injuries.

THE CATCH PROGRAM (Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment for Children)

Phone: 433-4015 ext 109

Ste 201, Newington Park, 2064 Woodbury Avenue, Newington, NH 03801

Serves children ages 4-12, accepts Medicaid and is a vendor for El Services. Has a central based clinic offering outpatient occupational speech and physical therapy and pediatric therapy services. Also offers speech/language pathology and occupational therapy. The program offers experienced pediatric therapists, home and center based therapy, and a pool for therapy. Programs include sensory integration therapy, neuro developmental therapy, and evaluations for therapeutic stimulation. Has a new satellite office opening in Hampton, NH.

CHARITABLE FOUNDATION STUDENT AID PROGRAM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Phone: 225-6641

37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-4005

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Distributes financial aid to NH students. Annual scholarship competition conducted each spring. Call office for application.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF STRAFFORD COUNTY, INC.

Phone: 332-2848, Fax: 330-0838

61 Eastern Avenue, P.O. Box 1921, Rochester, NH 03866-1921

Offering education programming:

Integrated Preschool and Kindergarten for typical and special needs children starting at age 3.

Elementary, pre-vocational and vocational educational programming through age 21 for children who have been determined to be developmentally and/or physically disabled. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, a swim program and job coaching are provided as part of the educational plan.

Program length: school calendar year and optional one month of summer school. As a cost effective, community based, client centered service, the center believes in developing the full potential of every child.

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES GROUP HOME AND RUNAWAY & HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAM

Phone: 224-9313

240 N. Main Street, Concord, NH 03301

Voluntary, residential, aftercare & outreach program for adolescents (13-18) with psychological, emotional and behavior problems. Sponsored by the Greater Concord Regional Office of Child & Family Services of NH.

CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION – NH

Phone: 225-3080

18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH 03301

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Provides representation to individuals whose Constitutional rights have been violated by any branch of government. Office hours by appointment only. Legal inquiries must be submitted by mail as there is no attorney on the staff.

AVIS GOODWIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER formerly The CLINIC

19 Old Rollinsford Road, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 749-2346
Toll Calls: 1-800-560-5970
Fax: 749-2748

22 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 749-2346
Toll Calls: 1-800-560-5970
Fax: 332-4265

A Community Based Health Center serving the uninsured and underinsured who cannot afford health care. We provide family and primary health care, prenatal care, child health and immunizations, reproductive health care, women's health care and supporting social services with patient co-pays. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Maine Medicaid and most insurances. Low cost or no cost prescriptions are available based on qualifications.

WIC Program available at both offices and in Milton and Somersworth (332-4358).

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic and HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling: confidential and anonymous testing and prevention counseling. Both availanble in Dover on Tuesdays 5pm-6pm and Rochester on Wednesdays 5pm-6pm.

COAST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Phone: 743-5777
Fax: 743-5786
42 Sumner Drive, Dover, NH 03820
Website: www.coastbus.org
e-mail: coast@NH.ultranet.com

Provides regularly scheduled transportation to: Berwick, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Farmington, Newington, Newmarket, Portsmouth, Rochester, Somersworth and Stratham.

COCHECO FALLS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.

Phone: 749-KIDS (5437)

55 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820

Offering a loving and developmentally appropriate program in a comfortable, relaxed and nurturing atmosphere. Age 6 week thru kindergarten full day program only. Pre-school inclusive. Hours: 7am-6pm, M-F.

COCHECO VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

Phone: 749-5322
262 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

Private non-profit organization.
Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-4pm, Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-5pm, and Saturday 11am-4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Shelter services for unwanted, lost or abused animals. Offers animals for adoption, humane education, and community outreach programs such as Visiting Companions and pet care information for owners. Provides cruelty investigations and pet tagging service, tracks lost and found animals reported to the shelter, and publishes a newsletter.

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP PROGRAM)

Phone: 332-4358
22 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

A nutrition program, sponsored by the WIC Program, offers free nutritious foods. The foods is distributed monthly to Strafford County participants from our Dover and Rochester locations. CSFP services are free of charge. Eligibility required.

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CLINIC – SPEECH & LANGUAGE

Phone: 862-2110
UNH, Paul Creataive Arts Center, Durham, NH 03824

A UNH training facility offering speech & language services; evaluation and therapy for a fee, articulation problems, language delay, stuttering, aphasia; problems due to cerebral palsy, cleft palate, hearing dysfunctions, voice disorder, laryngectomies. Fee: sliding scale.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
(formerly BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF STRAFFORD COUNTY, INC.)

Forum Court, 113 Crosby Road, Suite 1, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 749-4015 • Fax: 743-3244

One Washington Center, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 749-3244 • Fax: 743-1850

50 Chestnut Street, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 516-7372 • Fax: 516-7370

25 Old Dover Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 335-6470 • Fax: 335-9278

Case management, Residential Services, Day Program and Early Intervention and Family Support programs for people with developmental disabilities

THE COMMUNITY CLOTHING SHOP (CCS)

Phone: 335-0011

Located at 150 Wakefield Street at the Rochester Community Center. Offers clothing and household items to anyone. There are no geographical area limits. CCS is open September through June, Saturdays from 9am-3pm and Wednesdays 12pm-3pm; July and August, 9am-noon. Donations may be brought to 93 Charles Street, Rochester, and left beside the sliding glass doors.

CONCORD FEMINIST HEALTH CENTER

Phone: 225-2739, 24-hour answering service.
38 So. Main St. Concord, NH 03301
Fax: 228-6255
Website: http://www.fwhc.org/concord/
e-mail: cfhc@mindspring.com

Hours of operation Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Clinic hours vary, some evening appointments available; currently no weekend hours. Medical services include: first-trimester abortion and follow-up care, well-women gyn exams (Pap tests, breast checks, infection testing/treatment, contraceptive maintenance, etc.), STD testing and treatment for women and men, anonymous HIV screening for women and men, menopause management, pregnancy detection and pregnancy options counseling, abnormal Pap test follow-up including colposcopy and cryosurgery, contraceptive counseling and devices including: oral contraceptives, Depo-Provera, diaphragms and cervical caps, IUDs, condoms, spermicides, and tubal ligations. No parent or spousal consent required. Referrals made for health/well-being related concerns.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE

Phone: 1-800-327-6778; 224-6593
P.O. Box 818, Concord, NH 03302-0818

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Designed to provide professional counseling to families needing guidance in money management/wise use of credit. In acute cases where over extension of indebtedness is major problem the agency will attempt to work out a program of orderly debt payment. We’re available to provide programs to schools, social/civic groups on budgeting, money management & the use of credit at no charge. Contributions are accepted.

CONSUMER PROTECTION & ANTI-TRUST BUREAU

Phone: 271-3641
Office of the Attorney General, 33 Capitol Street, Concord, NH

Monday through Friday, consumer calls 8am to 5pm. Conducts investigations concerning fraud, deception in advertising, misrepresentation of facts, unfair trade practices, anti-trust, unfair methods of competition and sales, and other trade matters. Provides mediation services as appropriate to help resolve consumer-business disputes. Written complaint necessary.

THE COUNSELING CENTER OF THE DOVER ROCHESTER AREA

Phone 335-1066
First Church Congregational, 2 Liberty St., Rochester, NH

Individual, marital & family counseling; sliding scale. Office hours by appointment. A center for pastoral psychotherapy and spiritual growth at Durham Congregational Church. Phone: 868-5166

DENTAL CLINIC AT NH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Phone: 271-7160

Low cost check-ups and general oral prophylaxes. NHTI’s dental hygiene students under supervision of faculty, provide services to the public which include oral prophylaxes exams, x-rays, and the application of sealants. Clinic open to all New Hampshire residents at nominal fee of $15 for adults and $10 for children. Clinic runs Sept-April. Appointments Monday through Friday. Call for appointments or information.

NH DENTAL SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL DENTURE CARE PROGRAM

PO Box 2229, Concord, NH 03301

The program is sponsored by the dentists if the NH Dental Society to help provide professional care to people who otherwise could not afford the regular costs of dentures. If you are living on a low and /or fixed income, you may qualify to receive dentures at a reduced rate.

Services are limited to full dentures and relines only. Partial dentures, immediate dentures or extractions are not covered under this program.

DISABILITIES RIGHTS CENTER, INC.

Phone: 228-0432 Fax: 225-2077
18 Law Ave., Concord, NH 03302
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides legal services for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, short term assistance, and individual representation. Also responds to request for rights training from persons with disabilities, their families, and advocates. DRC's policy specialist monitors legislation and advocates for policies that promote and protect the civil, legal, and other rights of persons with disabilities. Fee: sliding scale.

DOVE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY PROJECT OF THE NH BAR ASSOCIATION

Phone: 224-6942
HELPLINE: 1-800-852-3388
Fax: 224-2910

Provides emergency referrals for income eligible victims of domestic violence for representation at the final restraining order hearings. Victims may access the program through their local crisis center by calling the 24 hour Helpline.
Fees: none.

DOVER ADULT LEARNING CENTER

Phone: 742-1030
22 Atkinson Street, Dover, NH

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Adult basic education classes and tutorial services for adults working on basic reading/math skills; GED preparation; English as a second language; Adult High School diploma classes; adult vocational classes; support groups and training for displaced homemakers.

DOVER BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY SERVICE

Phone: 742-5452
Washington and Fayette Streets, Dover, NH 03820

Dover Christian Pre-School, Mon. through Fri. 9am to 11:30am, Kindergarten for 5 year olds M-W-F-, 9am to 11:30am. Nursery for 4 yr. olds on tuesday and Thursday 9am-11:30am (must be 54years old by 9/10). Register very early.

DOVER CHILDRENS HOME

Phone: 742-4289
Fax: 742-2057
207 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Services include residential group home care for 12 children ages 13 to 18. Both male and female. Residential care, extensive family work, individual/group therapy, Independent Living Program, therapeutic recreation activities, Educational/Clinical/Program Coordinators.

DOVER DAYCARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Phone: 742-7637
PO Box 203, Dover, NH 03820

Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6pm. Offers complete childcare service including meals for children 6 weeks through 10 years.Fees on a sliding scale.

DOVER RECREATION

Phone: 516-6401
Office located in Butterfield Gym, 6 Washington St., Dover, NH.

The downtown recreation complex is located in Henry Law Park, consisting of Butterfield Gym & Indoor Pool. Ample parking is available at the rear of facility and is accessed from Henry Law Avenue. The gym has regulation basketball court; a boxing loft; 2 fully equipped exercise rooms, containing a Universal Conditioning machine, Olympic machines, treadmill, rowing machine, and exercycles; and teen center with various games. The Indoor Pool facility is comprised of regulation swimming pool; a separate diving pool; sauna & exercise equipment on deck. There are separate locker and shower facilities at both the Gym & Pool.

Guppey Park is located on Portland Avenue and features an Ice Arena; an Olympic 50- Meter (outdoor) pool; lighted softball fields; volleyball field; and picnic pavilion. Parking is located behind the Ice Arena and is accessed from Portland Avenue. Ice Arena is equipped with locker and shower facilities.

Programs offered to people of all ages, some of which are aerobics, basketball, soccer, volleyball, school vacation day camps, tennis, summer day camp, summer play ground/trips, baseball, special events, fitness activities; swimming, ice skating and others upon request. (Fees vary with each program).

DOVER REHABILITATION & LIVING CENTER

Phone: 742-2676
307 Plaza Drive, Dover, NH 03820

Offers comprehensive short term physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy on both an inpatient and outpatient basis specific to the individual. In addition, offers long term services to the elderly in a warm, comfortable environment.

DOVER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

Phone: 742-6916
35 Third Street, Dover, NH 03820

Offers opportunities for learning; social recreation, day and extended trips and monthly get-togethers. Age 55 and older and handicapped adults

EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF NH, INC.

Phone: 623-8863 (Voice/TDD)
Fax: 625-1148
555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Provides diagnostic, habilitative, rehabilitative and support services to children and adults with disabilities, injuries or other special needs.

147 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 431-7242
Services from Portsmouth office include Job Placement and Training, Return-To-Work, Vocational Evaluation, Community Inclusion Program and Residential Services.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Robert Kantar, Educational Consultant
102 N. State Street, Concord, NH 03301

Scheduled appointments only – for further information leave name, phone, and address at 603-228-8442.

Evaluates adolescence and adults for the purpose of private school placement, special education placement, college planning and career planning. Advocate for children in junior high and secondary education. Opportunities for talented people and help for troubled adolescents. Fee for services, some adjustment or long term payment arranged. More than 20 years experience as advocate.

EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH

Robinson House, UNH, Durham, NH 03824

Assist New Hampshire residents with high financial need in planning further education, gaining admission to post-secondary schools, and obtaining the necessary financial aid.

ELDER OPTIONS

Phone: 569-1865
P.O. Box 299, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896

Services Offered: Elder Care planning; Placement assistance; Family conferences; Educational Seminars; Staff Training; Program Planning. By appointment. Statewide service. Fee for services.

DIVISION OF ELDERLY & ADULT SERVICES

Phone: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-8300
Fax: 335-5993
150 Wakefield Street, Ste 22, Rochester, NH 03867-1309
State Office:
Phone: 271 -4394, 115 Pleasant St., Annex Bldg #1,
Concord, NH 03301
The Division of Elderly and Adult Services (DEAS) provides social and supportive services to elderly adult or persons living
with disabilities/chronic illnesses. Some of the services available are: case management, counseling, adult group day care, adult in-home care, home-delivered and congregate meals, homemaker services, emergency support, transportation and respite care. In addition, special programs also available are:
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Program:
1-800-351-1888 or 1-800-852-3345 ext 4687
Information and referral for families and professionals, including New Hampshire's Family Care Guide - a comprehensive caregivers manual, lending library of books and videotapes, consultations and presentations to general public, agencies and facilities.
Adult Protection Services: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-5300
or State Office 271-4680 or 1-800-351-1888
Within DEAS, the Office of Community Services receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly adults/persons with disabilities/chronic illnesses.
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman:
1 -800-422-5640
For assistance to residents of Long Term Care Facilities (such as nursing homes, residential care homes), in resolving complaints made by residents or on behalf of a resident.
Senior Citizens Law Project Advice Line:
1 -888-353-9944
For legal questions involving civil matters, not criminal, such as Medicare/Medicaid, nursing home, pensions, consumer and family issues.
New Hampshire Help Line: 1-800-852-3388
24 hour, 7 days a week service

EMMANUEL CHILD CARE CENTER

Phone: 332-5353 Director: Cynthia Blanchette
24 Eastern Ave., PO Box 1812, Rochester, NH 03866-1812

Monday through Friday, 6am to 6pm. Our objective is to provide childcare and early childhood programs that reflect sound Christian values in a developmentally suited environment for ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. Open year round to meet the needs of working parents.

EVEN START

Phone: 749-9754
61 Rutland Street, Dover, NH 03820

Housed in The HUB Family Support Center, program is available to parents who want to complete high school, earn GED or who are struggling with ESL issues. Home visiting services and support are provided. Available to Dover and Somersworth residents with a child under age 8.

FAMILIES FIRST

Phone: 433-4992
One Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Provides comprehensive health and family support care including prenatal care, well child care, and primary care for children and adults. Family support programs include parent education and support programs and parent/child groups. Home visiting programs offered for families with children 0-12. Fee: sliding fees for Health Care.

FAMILY STRENGTH

Phone: 742-5662
Fax: 743-5106
627A Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820

A non-profit agency providing state of the art, in-home counseling and support to individuals and families throughout New Hampshire.

FEMINIST HEALTH CENTER OF PORTSMOUTH

Phone: 436-7588
559 Portsmouth Ave., PO Box 456, Greenland, NH

Services by appointment: pap smears, annual physicals, vaginal and urinary tract infection treatments, breast exams and instructions, PMSA consultations & all types of birth control, including cervical caps. Pregnancy options counseling & first trimester vacuum aspiration abortion, LGBTQ Primary Care Clinic.

Walk-in Services: pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV/AIDS testing and counseling for men and women including hepatitis-B counseling and vaccinations. Basic fee $25 for each service (STD or HIV) at Wednesday night walk-in clinic.

FOOD PANTRIES, SHELTERS, AND SOUP KITCHENS IN STRAFFORD COUNTY

Barrington:

Barrington Community Food Pantry
Community Building (next to Gym)
Theresa 664-7679
Thursday evening 6pm-8pm

Dover:

Dover Food Pantry
Phone:742-1666
1 Silver Street (corner of Silver St. and Central Ave.)
9am to 12noon on Thursday

Dover Friendly Kitchen
St. Thomas Church Parish Hall, Locust Street
Tuesday and Thursdays & 1st Wed, 5pm-6pm

St. Joseph’s Church (Pantry) Phone: 742-4837
150 Central Ave. (back entrance of Rectory)
Hours: 9am-12noon, Mon, Tues, Wed.

Durham:

Church of St. Thomas More Phone: 868-2666
6 Madbury Road (church basement)
Thursday, 4pm-6pm

Farmington:

Inter-Faith Council of Churches Pantry
Phone: 755-4816

Congregational Church, Pleasant Street
Last Saturday of each month, 10am-11am

Strafford County Community Action Phone: 755-9305
Town Hall
Tues, Wed and Friday 9am-1pm

Milton:

Strafford County Community Action – Milton Community Services (next to Milton Fire Department)
Phone: 652-9893
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm Mon-Thurs., 8:30am-12:30pm on Fri.

New Durham:

Town Hall Town Hall Phone: 859-2752
2nd Wednesday of month, 4pm-6pm
4th Saturday, 10am-12noon

Rochester:

Gerry’s Pantry
Community Center, Wakefield Street
Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-3:30pm

Salvation Army Pantry Phone: 332-2623
36 Autumn Street
9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday

Rochester Fellowship Kitchen Methodist Church
Phone: 332-7113
74 South Main Street
5pm to 6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Evening meal anyone is welcome.

Somersworth:

The Community Food Pantry, Inc.
First Parish Church Phone: 692-2057
176 West High Street
Mondays, 10am-12noon and Thurs, 3pm-5pm

Strafford:

Third Baptist Church Pantry
Phone: 664-9646
Junction of Rte. 202A and Rte. 126
Thursdays, 9am-11am

FOOD STAMP PROGRAM

Phone: 332-9120 in Rochester

Provides and opportunity for low income persons and families to increase their purchasing power through the use of food stamps. For more information on the application process, call NH Div. of Human Services at above numbers.

FRIENDS FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Phone: 692-6540
28 Franklin Street, Suite 311, Somersworth, NH 03878

The Friends Foster Grandparents Program bridges generations by encouraging income eligible men and women, 60 years of age and older to work with exceptional or special needs children in a variety of educational settings. In return, these volunteers receive an hourly, tax-free stipend, transportation reimbursement, daily meal, yearly physical, accident and liability insurance, community involvement and the love of a child.

FRIENDSHIP EXPRESS’D

Phone: 692-7944
97 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878

An organization that connects qualified adults with youth (ages 7 to 15 years) who need consistent, caring companionship and role modeling. The volunteer and child spend 4 hours per week together doing activities that are enjoyable for both. Youth referrals come from area school guidance counselors. Call the office for further information.

GREAT BAY SERVICES

Phone: 436-2014
2061 Woodbury Avenue, Newington, NH 03801-2893

Great Bay Services, formerly known as Great Bay School and Training Center, provides support for people with developmental disabilities to enable them to live and work in the community as independently as possible and with a high quality of life. Having been established in 1963 by a group of concerned parents, our organization has long history of serving the Seacoast Area.

To accomplish our mission, we operate five group homes in the area that provide housing for 46 people. We also operate our own manufacturing operation where the people we serve package and assemble various products, as well as, manufacture pallets and other wood structures for many local business. We assist many of our clients with finding a job in the community and provide the necessary ongoing supports for them to keep their jobs.

GROWING PLACES

Phone: 659-2220
Packers Falls Road, Durham, NH 03824.

Monday through Friday, 7am to 5:15pm. Complete child care program, including meals and activities. Children may attend half of full days or weekly. Ages 21/2 to 5 years old; preschool and kindergarten.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Phone: 433-9555
Portsmouth, NH 03802

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE SERVICE (HICEAS)

1 -800-852-3388

A network of specially trained volunteers who assist clients in questions about Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance, billing issues and concerns regarding Medicare/Medicaid fraud, abuse or wasteful practices.

HELP LINE

Toll Free 1-800-852-3388 or local 225-9000
Fax: 225-4033
Website: www.NHHelpline.org
e-mail: NHHelpline@info.org
2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301

24 Hour service providing information on social services and emergency help. Referral to appropriate agencies, aid in crises involving suicide, child or adult abuse domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse; assistance in locating basic needs, such as food, housing, fuel, clothing, and financial support.

HOMEMAKERS OF STRAFFORD COUNTY

Phone: 335-1770 or 1-800-660-1770
Fax: 335-1771
215 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867
Website: www.nh.ultranet.com/~hsc
e-mail: hsc~gwi.net

Complete Visiting Nurse/Home Health and Adult Medical/Social Day Care Services. Incorporated in 1974, The Homemakers provides comprehensive health care services to residents of StraffordCounty. Services include: visitingnurse, rehabilitative therapies, in-home care provider, medical social work, case management, home health aide, homemaker, in-home care provider and Alzheimer's respite. The agency also operated the only certified adult medical/social day care program in the county. We provide community preventative health care seminars and clinics, physical fitness programs, such as Strong Living Weight Training and the Sports Classic and a Safe At Home Program. Medicare/ Medicaid certified and accepts third party insurance. A member of the Home Care Association of New Hampshire

HOUSING AUTHORITIES:

Dover Housing Authority:

Admin. Office: 742-5804
Social Services Office: 749-6692
Fax: 742-6911
62 Whittier Street, Dover, NH 03820

Provides housing for low income families/ elderly individuals. Applications for housing are taken on Thursdays in the DHA office. Information on resident services is available by calling the office.

Rochester Housing Authority:

Phone: 332-4126
Wellsweep Acres, Rochester, NH 03867

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Provides subsidized housing for low income families and elderly. Tenant services and hot meal program are offered.

Somersworth Housing Authority:

Phone: 692-2864
9 Bartlett Avenue, PO Box 31, Somersworth, NH 03878

Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Headquartered at above address in Martin J. Flanagan Community Center. Assisted Housing Offices and Community Development, 692-2864; Strafford County Nutrition Program, 692-4211; Filion Terrace Senior Center at 75 Washington Street, 692-5169; Charpentier Congregate Housing Services Program, 692-2357; Queensbury Mill Assisted Living Program, 692-8020.

THE HOUSING CONSORTIUM

PO Box 28, Dover, NH 03820

Develops and implements strategies to expand housing opportunities and supports for persons who have been denied access do to low income and/ or discrimination. The consortium is made up of member organizations that represent a diverse group of people who share resources, identify, and solve problems around housing issues.

THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

Phone: 431-3620
Two Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 201, Portsmouth, NH 03801

A nonprofit corporation, providing below-market rental apartments in Rockingham, Strafford and York counties.

HUB FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER

Phone: 749-9754
61 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820

Education, support, information and referral for anyone raising children. On-site childcare provided for most activities. Van transportation available for medical and social service appointments. Family literacy program (Even Start) available for parents wishing to earn GED or struggling with ESL issues. Home visiting program (Healthy Beginnings) available to expectant and new parents needing extra support.

INFOLINK

Phone: 1-888-499-2525
Fax: 422-8220
e-mail: infolink@infolinknh.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

A free community service that provides information and referral. We listen to the situation, help identify and prioritize the problem and refer the caller to an appropriate agency. InfoLink keeps a database of over 2000 organizations and support groups.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL CENTER OF STRAFFORD COUNTY

Phone: 742-8078
Justice & Administration Bldg., Dover, NH 03820

Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 9:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Helps people who have a problem or need information & do not know where to turn for help. The Center helps such people by directing them to the appropriate service that will meet their need.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Toll Free 1-800-829-1040 for Tax assistance
1-800-829-3676 to request forms

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. For Help in preparing your income tax.

JOB CORPS

Phone: 1-800-647-3338 or 627-2891
Admissions Office: 50 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03103

Residential program offering educational and vocational training. The program is federally funded for youths 16-24 who have the desire and motivation to make a better future.

JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM OF ROCHESTER

Phone: 332-4120
150 Wakefield Street, Ste #1, Rochester, NH 03867

Mon.- Fri. 9am to 5pm. The Rochester Diversion Program is an alternative to the court system. It is designed to give young offenders the opportunity to act in a responsible manner and make amends for their criminal actions through an individualized contract. Referred youth are first time offenders who have admitted their guilt and are willing to complete the Diversion Program. Parents must be in agreement. The majority of referrals come from the police dept. and school system.

KIDNEY FOUNDATION (NH CHAPTER)

Phone: 224-6641
One Tremont St., Concord, NH 03301

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Provides support services to individuals and families affected by kidney and urinary tract diseases. Serves as a referral resource and promotes organ and tissue donor awareness. Programs include complementary medical alert bracelets and public, patient and professional education opportunities. Supports research to prevent kidney and urinary tract disease.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Phone: 742-8916
14 Birch Drive, Dover, NH 03820

Aids mothers wishing to breast feed by offering help, encouragement, and practical suggestions. Meetings are open to any person interested. Phone counseling is available. Library books available on childbirth, child care, breast feeding, and nutrition. Breast pumps available. Call for meeting schedule and hours of operation. Eligibility: Expectant mothers/fathers.

LARC (LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL CENTER)

Phone: 224-3333 or 1-800-639-5290

The mission of LARC is to provide information, legal advice, and referral services to indigent residents of NH. LARC concentrates its efforts in four areas of the law: family, public benefits, consumer/bankruptcy, and housing. While LARC represents clients in court in certain limited cases, the primary focus is to provide clients with advice, counsel and referral. Call LARC for referrals to Pro Bono program, NH Legal Assistance and other legal and social services.

LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE HANDICAPPED

Toll Free: 1-800-491-4200

Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm except State Holidays. This is a section of the NH State Library lending recorded books, magazines and special playback equipment to people unable to see regular print comfortably or handle conventional printed mental. Disability may be permanent or temporary. Collection exceeds 40,000 titles of every type. Service is completely free to eligible borrowers: no rental fee, no repair costs, no postage/shipping fees.

LION’S CLUB:

Provides help with hearing and vision problems. Need donations of used eye glasses and frames; used or unused hearing aids. Telephone: Rochester 332-7746, answering machine, leave message. Somersworth Lions: 20 Walnut Street, Somersworth; Dover Lions: 15 Chatergrant Road; Farmington Lions: PO Box 256 Farmington; Rollinsford/South Berwick: PO Box 11, Rollinsford; Barrington Area Lions: 314 Rte. 4W, Barrington.

LITTLE PEOPLE’S CENTER

Phone: 868-5412
PO Box 542, Durham, NH.

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm. Care at Center is for children ages 12 months to 6 years. Priority for low income families, subsidies available, scholarships for parents. Vegetarian meals.

MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION – NH CHAPTER

Phone: Toll Free 1-800-287-0317 or 228-0317
22 Bridge St., Concord, NH 03301

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through programs, research, advocacy, education and community service. Questions regarding pregnancy care can be directed to the March of Dimes Resource Center at 1-888-MODIMES.

MEALS ON WHEELS

(See listings under Strafford County Nutrition)

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY- NH CHAPTER

TollFree: 1-800-493-9255
Fax: 623-4205
Website: www.msnewengland.org

Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm. The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Central New England Chapter serves 11,000 people with MS in NH and Mass. Programs include: Information & Referral, Publications, Educational Programs, SelfHelp Groups, Advocacy, Legal Referral, Network, Individual or Family Support Programs and Financial Assistance. The Chapter raises funds for local programs and national research.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Phone: 471-2722
360 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110

Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Provides clinic services, assistance with purchase and maintenance of wheelchairs, & summer camping program to residents of New Hampshire suffering from any one of 40 neuromuscular diseases.

MY FRIEND’S PLACE

Phone: 749-3017
368 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
Website: http://www.mfplace.com
e-mail: Services@MFPlace.com

Purpose is to provide temporary housing and support. Once sheltered, a personalized long ranged plan is developed to assist residents in obtaining goals; housing; jobs, and an income.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Phone: 645-4777
P.O. Box 5171, Manchester, NH 03108
Website: http://www.gsana.org/
e-mail: info@gsana.org

A non-profit, international, community-based organization for recovering addicts active in over 60 countries. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) members learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction on their lives.

NAACP – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Phone: 669-5727
PO Box 5414, Manchester, NH 03108

Monday though Friday, 7am to 6pm. After hour phone: 668-0963. Serves blacks and other minority groups in problems resulting discrimination. Assists in securing adequate housing & better opportunities, also tries to alleviate social problems & open lines of communication between minorities/white community.

NEW ENGLAND FARM WORKER’S COUNCIL

Call Toll Free: 1-800-562-3848
44 Walnut Street, Manchester, NH 03104

Employment and training assistance for low-income migrant and seasonal farm workers. We can help you find a job, secure vocational training or other classroom training – GED preparation, English as a second language classes, etc. If you have worked on a farm in the last two years you may qualify.

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NEW FUTURES

Phone: (603) 658-2770
Fax: (603) 658-2360
Email: new-futures-@new-futures.org

Concord Office
Phone: (603) 225-9540

New Futures is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization working to reduce underage alcohol problems and increase access to treatment in New Hampshire through leadership and policy development, and grants management.

NEW GENERATION

Phone: 436-4989
568 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland, NH 03840

Open 24 hours a day. Provides assistance for pregnant women from varying backgrounds. Homeless shelter which offers nutrition and parenting skills. Eligibility: homeless pregnant women, age 18+.

NH ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Phone: 1-800-464-3075 or 224-4039
Fax: 224-4378
McGreal Sight Center, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301
Website: www.sightcenter.com
e-mail: gwoodland@sightcenter.com

Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. The mission is to "advance the independence of persons who are blind and visually impaired." The Agency is statewide. Our major objectives are to provide: Specialized Rehabilitation Services, Sight Enhancement Services, Technology and Braille Services, and Public Education. Core Services include: Counseling and Referral, Rehabilitation Teaching, Orientation and Mobility Training, Low Vision Services, Technology, Braille and Volunteer Services.

NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Phone: 332-7701
23 Grant Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Monday Through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Offers counseling to individuals and families for martial, family and social problems. Counseling and supportive services to unmarried mothers regarding pregnancy and parenting. Licensed Adoption Agency. Affiliated with six state-wide nursing homes. Community Outreach.

NH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION STUDENT AID PROGRAM

Phone: 225-6641
37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-Spm

Distributes financial aid to NH students. Offers limited counseling to students and parents. Annual scholarship competition conducted each spring. Call office for an application.

NH CHILDRENS HEART PROGRAM

Phone: 650-8658

Specialty care for children ages 0-21 years with cardiac conditions. Clinics held at Wentworth -Douglass Hospital in Dover, 18 times a year. Appointments made by calling 628-5700. Care coordination and financial assistance for treatment available through NH Divisions of Public Health Services, Bureau of Special Medical Services. Tel: 1-800-852-3345, ext. 4553.

NH DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
NH WORKS JOB AND INFORMATION CENTER

Phone: 742-3600
243 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. This one-stop career center provides the user with PC's for self directed work search activities including resume formats, cover letters, job search, resume writing workshops, and career exploration. Services include job and information resources, economic and labor market information, employment recruitment, unemployment compensation, temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), and counseling services. Partner agencies who provide information and services include NH Community Technical College System, Community Action Program, Vocational Rehabilition, and Department of Health and Human Services.

NH DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Child Support Service: 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester 332-9120. M-F, 8am-4:30pm.

Division of Human Services:
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH (Phone: 332-9120) & 90 Washington St., Dover, NH (Phone: 749-1646)

Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Responsible for administering programs to provide financial and medical assistance to people in NH who are in need and meet eligibility requirements. Financial Assistance Programs: Old Age Assistance, Aid to Needy, Blind' Aid to Permanently and Totally Disabled, Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Medical Assistance: Medicaid is designed to help persons with limited income obtain medical services. Food Stamps: administers Food Stamp Program.

Division of Children,Youth & Family Services: 1
50 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH (Phone: 332-9120)

Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Protective services, investigation of abuse and neglect, placement of children in foster homes, adoption service and counseling for unwed mothers and adoptive parents.

Division of Elderly & Adult Services:
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Phone: 332-9120 or 1-800-862-5300 Fax: 335-5993
State Office: 129 Pleasant Street, State Office Park South, Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 271-4680 or 1-800-351-1888
Fax: 271-4643 TDD Access 1-800-735-2964

The Division of Elderly and Adult Services (DEAS) provides social and supportive services to elderly adult or persons living with disabilities/chronic illnesses. Some of the services available are: case management, counseling, adult group day care, adult inhome care, home-delivered and congregate meals, homemakers services, emergency support, transportation, and respite care. In addition, special programs also available are:

Alcheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Program
1-800-351-1888 or 1-800-852-3345 ext 4687
Information and referral for families and professionals, including New Hampshire's Family Care Guide - a comprehensive caregivers manual, lending library of books and videotapes, consultations and presentations to general public, agencies and facilities.

Adult Protection Services 332-9120 or 1 -800-862-5300 State Office 271-4680 or 1-800-351-1888
Within DEAS, the Office of Community Services receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly adults/persons with disabilities/chronic illnesses.

Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-422-5640
For assistance to residents of Long Term Care Facilities (such as nursing homes, residential care home) in resolving complaints made by residents or on behalf of a resident.

Senior Citizens Law Project Advice Line 1-888-353-9944
For legal questions involving civil matters, not criminal, such as Medicare/Medicaid, nursing home, pensions, consumer and family issues.

STD/HIV PROGRAM: 6 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 271-4576
HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-800-752-2437 Automated 24 hours a day
STD Hotline: 1-800-228-0254, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm

This office provides funding to local agencies statewide to provide HIV/STD prevention programs as well as HIV Counseling and Testing Clinics and STD Clinics. Local clinics must offer sliding fee scales and no one can be denied services due to an inability to pay. Prevention programs are directed to those individuals most at risk for infection with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The office is also publishing HIV/STD statistics.

NH DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES – OFFICE OF CLIENT SERVICES

Phone: 271-5030
TDD Access Relay NH 1-800-735-2964, 271-5000

Provides consultation, information & referral to mentally ill or developmentally disabled individuals and children, families & agencies.

NH DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

30 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 206, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. To rehabilitate the individual to return to gainful employment through training, medical treatment, on-the-job training, transition employment, job placement and counseling.

NH LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Phone Toll Free 1-800-334-3135 or 431-741 1
Simeon Smith House, The Hill, PO Box 778, Portsmouth, NH

Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm. Provides legal advice and representation to eligible residents of N.H. who cannot afford to hire an attorney for such problems as subsidized housing matters, child support, domestic violence, food stamps, foreclosures, welfare & unemployment compensation, social security, and problems of the elderly, financial problems, health services & mobile homes. They do not handle criminal cases, private landlordtenant matters, divorce, or those which are fee generating, in which money damages are sought against another person.

Also see Legal Advice and Referral Center under "L"

NH OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Phone: 1-800-852-3345 or 1-800-862-53006 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301
30 Winter Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Provides help in locating an absent parent, determining paternity, establishing child support order and enforcement.

ODYSSEY HOUSE

Phone: 929-3038
Executive Offices: 34 Winnacunnet Rd., Hampton, NH

Programs include residential therapeutic facility for adolescents with an on-site special education school; a supervised independent living program for older adolescents; a short-term prescriptive diagnostic residential program; a treatment program for substance abusing pregnant and postpartum women and their children; and a community outreach program.

OPTIONS FOR WOMEN - A PREGNANCY HELP CENTER

24 Hour Hotline and business phone: 749-4441
11A Weeks Lane
Dover, NH 03820

www.optionsforwomen.org

Hours: Mon,Wed,Thur 9:30am-6pm Tues 9:30am-7:30pm and Wed 10am-7pm

Provides help for women and families facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Offers information regarding choices in dealing with pregnancies and support throughout pregnancy for clients who carry to term. Free and confidential pregnancy testing and ongoing counseling. Lending closet for maternity clothing and baby items, including furniture. Post-abortion healing program, financial counseling, and referral service. Adoption referrals. Appointments preferred, but will take walk-ins, as time permits. One-on-one parenting classes for clients and abstinence education.

OUR HOUSE – A PLACE OF CARING

Phone: 742-2963
Fax: 749-0487
576 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residential facility for female adolescents, ages 12-18, in need of supervision, because of abuse/neglect. Aim of the program is to return youth to independent living situation or reunite with family.

OVERCOMER’S OUTREACH

Phone: 652-9007
Emmanuel Church, 24 Eastern Ave., Rochester, NH

Tuesdays 7:30pm to 9pm. Christ-centered, biblically based support system based on the Twelve Steps of recovery used in Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Open to alcoholics, drug addicts, adult children of alcoholics, workaholics, overeaters, smokers, sex addicts, co-dependents, mental disorders and all family members of the above.

PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF STRAFFORD COUNTY

Phone: 1-800-750-4495
First Church Congressional, South Main Street, Rochester
Friday, 6:30pm to 8pm

A group of parents that meet regularly to talk, listen, learn and support each other and to improve our relationships with our children and families.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS INC.

Phone: 743-5054, PO Box 611, Durham, NH 03824-0611
or (207) 698-4902, Sandpiper Chapter #957, PO Box 272, Portsmouth, NH 03801

An international non-profit educational organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. Throughout each month, the Portsmouth Chapter offers a variety of educational and social activities for members to enjoy with or without their children. Membership is opened to divorced, separated, widowed, or never married parents of all ages, regardless of custody. Meetings held first and third Wednesday of the month at JFK Center, Parrot Avenue, Portsmouth, NH. Newcomers orientation at 6:30pm, meeting at 8pm.

THE PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER OF THE DOVER-ROCHESTER AREA

Phone: 335-1066
First Church Congressional, 2 Liberty St., Rochester, NH

Individual, martial & family counseling; sliding scale. Office hours by appointment. A center for pastoral psycho-therapy and spiritual growth at Durham Congressional Church. Phone: 868-5166

POISON INFORMATION CENTER (New Hampshire)

Toll Free 1-800-562-8236, or outside of NH (603) 650-5000.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756.

Designated as the state’s Poison center. 24 hour coverage to help with emergency poisoning episodes and informational service.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE NH

1 Tremont Street, PO Box 607, Concord, NH 03302
Phone: 225-5441
Fax: 228-5322
Parenting Hotline: 1-800-750-4494

A non-profit organization that works to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to improve the lives of children and families in NH. Programs include:

• Parents Anonymous of NH - offers free and confidential self-support groups (free child care provided
for attendees).
• Public Awareness, Education and Training - provided through speaking engagements, special events, media releases, and training professionals.
• Advocacy - volunteers and staff work hard to bring services and programs to children and their families.

PROFESSIONAL DENTURE PROGRAM

PO Box 2229,Concord, NH 03302-2229
Phone: 225-5961

Helps to provide low cost dentures (full dentures only) to those in need. Must apply to Concord and prepay. Programs uses dentists around the state.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING (NH HEALTH DEPT.)

Local Office: c/o Div. Of Human Services,
30 Maplewood Ave., PO Box 599, Portsmouth, NH
Phone: 431-6180 ext. 180
Central Office:
Health and Welfare Bldg., Hazen Drive, Concord, NH
Toll Free 1-800-853-3345 ext. 4477 or 271-4496

TB Control Programs; Refugee Health Program; epidemiologic investigations; communicable disease control & investigation & food borne illness investigations.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Phone: 433-4015
2064 Woodbury Avenue, B-2 Suite 201, Newington, NH 03801

Monday through Friday 7am to 7 pm. Services: Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Orthotics Clinic, Hand/ Pediatrics, Adaptive Aquatics, Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise, Lumbar stabilization. Division of HCA Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

ROCHESTER ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Phone: 332-6550
Spaulding High Rochester, NH

Provides help for adults to gain academic proficiency, develop leisure activities and take refresher courses. The program includes: GED preparation, typing, computer courses, vocational technology skills, and more.

ROCHESTER DAY CARE CENTER

Phone: 332-9333
Fax: 332-3912
95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Year Round, Monday thru Friday 6am to 6pm. Provides early childhood education and childcare to children ages 12 months to 12 years. Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and school age programs, USDA food program participant. Tuition assistance available based on family income and size.

ROCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

Phone: 332-7845
Rochester Recreational Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Monday through Friday 12noon to 4PM (Thursday, closed). Recreational trips and activities. Foot Clinic on 2nd Wednesday of each month, 9am to 10am. Call to register if planning to attend.

ROCHESTER YOUTH CONNECTION

Phone: 332-4124
Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Ste 1, Rochester, NH 03867

Consists of 2 programs: the Big Buddy Program and The Youth Volunteer Program. The Big Buddy Program matches school age youth in need of extra support with adult volunteers for the purpose of friendship and recreation. Big Buddy's are an important role model for a child and provide accepting relationships apart from the stress of home, school, etc.

The Youth Volunteers Program is designed to teach middle school age youth beginning work skills. The students volunteer at area participating businesses such as day cares, nursing homes, or veterinary offices. The 12 week program also includes a group meeting component.

RUNAWAY YOUTH PROGRAM

Phone: 668-1920
99 Hanover St., Manchester, NH

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evening meetings arranged as necessary. Provides Host Homes for runaways while situation is resolved. Host Homes are licensed foster homes providing meals and housing for no more than 14 days. Assistance available on 24-hour basis. Parent/Youth support groups. Reunification is prime concern.

SAFE PLACE, INC.

Phone Toll Free 1-800-854-3552 (24 hours) or 436-7924
PO Box 674, Portsmouth, NH
or 18 North Main Street, Rochester, NH Phone: 330-0214

A Safe Place provides a confidential location for people who have been abused by their partners. Offers weekly support groups, referrals to lawyers, counselors and other human service providers. If you are not sure of your rights they also provide information and legal advocacy through the court process. Services are provided for all victims of domestic violence even if they are not staying at the shelter. A Safe Place provides outreach and education to community organizations, schools, church groups and businesses.

SALVATION ARMY CORPS

Phone: 332-2623; after hours emergency only 332-6680
36 Autumn St., Rochester, NH

Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. Provides the following services to people needing assistance. Food Pantry, Counseling Center: Portland, Maine. Rochester office can refer individuals to Center where they will receive rehabilitation/work/room & board. Missing Person Service – for a charge of $20, the name of a missing will be placed on file with the Bureau of Missing Persons in New York City.

SALVATION ARMY SERVICE UNITS

Dover – Alice Creteau, First Parish Congregational Church, 218 Central Ave. (742-5664)

Farmington – Rev. John Fogell (755-2245)

Milton – Lynda Dow, Strafford County Community Action (652-9893)

Somersworth – Rev. Tom Clark, Tri City Covenant Church (692-2202)

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE

Phone: 332-2698
28 Signal Street, Rochester, NH ( across from the Salvation Army)

Open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Clothing, Bedding, household items, furniture – reasonably priced.

SEACOAST AREA WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE

Phone: 742-1016 or 1-800-391-1977
PO Box 1713, Dover, NH 03821-1713

Provides trained volunteers for one on one outreach and support to the newly widowed. Widowed Guidance Group meets once a month in Dover, Rochester and Portsmouth. Call for details.

SEACOAST HOSPICE

Phone: 749-4300
662 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Website: www.seacoasthospice.org

Providing care and support for patients with life-limiting illness and their families. Hospice stresses quality of life and comfort care and offers practical as well as emotional and physical support. The hospice team includes specially trained nurses, home health aides, social workers, spiritual and bereavement counselors and volunteers to personalize care according to the patient's family's needs and preferences. Patients are admitted to care regardless of ability to pay. Grief Support Groups, Educational Speakers, a specialized lending library and consultation are available to the community at large. Seacoast Hospice is NH's only independent, non-profit hospice. With offices in Dover and Exeter, the skilled and compassionate staff provides care to residents in Strafford and Rockingham counties. Seacoast Hospice relies on grants and community support of gifts and donations to pay for services and programs not covered by Medicare or insurance and for patients with little or no insurance.

SENIOR CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Phone: 862-2015
UNH Continuing Education, 6 Garrison Ave., Durham, NH

Registration hours: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 7:30pm; Friday; 8am to 5pm. June 2-Aug 8; Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. (Closed Holidays) This program provides NH residents 65 years old and over with waivers on tuition for credit or noncredit courses, up to two courses per semester ( cannot be taken for economic gain, and does not apply to interhostel and special conferences and workshops).

SERVICE LINK STRAFFORD COUNTY

Phone: 1-866-634-9412 or 332-7398 (both 24 hours)
Fax: 335-8010
652A Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Website: www.state.nh.us/servicelink

Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Evening and weekend hours will be added, call above numbers for specifics. Community based resources for elders, adults living with disabilities and their families. We provide information about available home-care options, caregiver supports, employment issues, financial/ retirement planning, active aging, community involvement and more. Assistance with complex needs and home visits also available. We provide education programs around topics of special interest to our consumers. All services are free of charge.

SERVICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Phone: 1 -800-491-2000
117 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Provides professionally recorded books and magazines (2,000 new titles each year) loaned free to people who have a physical disability that keeps them from reading normal printed material. Also lends special playing equipment.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES

Office: 436-4107
Toll Free Crisis Hotline: 1-888-747-7070
Fax: 430-4017
7 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801

Dedicated to supporting victims/survivors in their effort to heal from trauma of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, while striving to prevent the occurrence of sexual violence in local communities and in society at large.

• Education/preventive services provided in schools, camps and community settings to help children/teens be safe from sexual violence.

• Confidential 24 hour sexual assault crisis hotline

• 24-hour advocacy and support at police stations, hospitals and the courts.

• Support groups for rape survivors, sexual abuse survivors, parents, and others affected by sexual violence.

• Professional training and consultation to police departments, hospitals, schools, and others in the community.

• Sexual abuse and assault prevention education in the schools for children, teens, and parents.

• Sexual harassment workshops for teachers and students.

THE SHARE FUND

183 N. Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 335-0011

A non-profit organization designed to address the issues of hunger, homelessness and the unclothed plus other emergency needs that are not covered by other outreach programs. SHARE serves the communities of Rochester, East Rochester, and Gonic.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Phone: 433-0716
Federal Bldg., 80 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH

Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm. Responsible for providing monthly social security benefits to retired or disabled workers or their survivors. Also provides monthly cash benefits to people in need or who are 65 or older, blind or disabled under supplemental Security Income Program. Hospital & medical insurance/Medicare Program.

SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (NH)

Phone: 772-2921
Fax: 778-7804
104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885
Website: www.nhspca.org

Open M, F, S, S 11am to 5pm, and T, Th 11am to 7pm.
The NH SPCA is a community resource center bringing animals and people together. We provide adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate manner.

SOMERSWORTH CHILD CARE CENTER

Phone: 692-2081
15 Bartlett Avenue, Somerworth, NH 03878

Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm. Offers the following Child Care programs: INFANT PROGRAM for infants 6 weeks 12 months, 2 TODDLER PROGRAMS, for children 1and 2 years old, 2 PRE SCHOOL PROGRAMS for children 3 to 5 years old, 1 KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM for children 5 to 6 years old, and BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM for children 6 to 12 years old. A half-day kindergarten program now available. Sponsored by the Somersworth Housing Authority. Also offers a Summer Camp Program for all age groups. NAEYC Accredited.

SOMERSWORTH GROUP HOME

Phone: 692-5479
250 Indigo Hill Road, Somersworth, NH 03878

The mission of the Somersworth Group Home is to provide a positive family atmosphere for residents. The dozen residents who live in the main building are male adolescents who desire an opportunity to mature and contribute. To prepare themselves to become productive adults, To take there place as contributing members of society. We want to provide the best home atmosphere possible. To assume the responsibility of planning for tomorrow, Residents will have a better tomorrow to their investment in education. Our staff emphasizes the importance of education as a bridge to tomorrow. An improvement in schoolwork is often the focus of the resident’s evening hours. Our Independent Living Program and Emergency Service Program round out our services to children and families of the Seacoast area.

SOUTHEASTERN NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES

Phone: 749-3981
Fax: 749-3983
272 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

Outpatient Counseling, Crisis Center, Halfway House, DWI Program, Academy Programs and court requested services and evaluations.

Satellite Offices:

Exeter Office: Major Blake’s Hotel, 24 Front St., Exeter

Rochester Office: 32 Wakefield St., Rochester

Portsmouth Office: 15 Maplewood Avenue, Worth Building, Portsmouth

ST. CHARLES CHILDREN’S HOME

Phone: 332-4768

19 Grant St., Rochester, NH

Open 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, taking abused & neglected children. Provides 24-hour care for children 1-11 years of age. Children are involved in recreational & many community activities. Tutoring & other social work services such as individual counseling also available. Children are placed by NH Division for Children and Families through the child protection system.

STRAFFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION

See our WHAT WE DO page.

STRAFFORD COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Phone: 749-3037 Justice & Administration Building 259 County Farm Rd, Unit #3, Dover, NH 03820

An organization that provides guidance and technical assistance with planning design and installation of natural resource conservation projects to Strafford County residents, citizen groups, and local government. Offers soil erosion & sediment control, soil maps, soil potential index (SPI) ratings, water quality & quantity issues, conservation education, sale of conservation plants for erosion control and wildlife, aerial photo library, conservation easement acquisition and management.

To provide these services, the District works closely with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and cooperates with all Federal, State, County, Town and private agencies on a non-discriminatory basis.

STRAFFORD COUNTY FAMILY INTERVENTION

Phone: 742-8078
Fax: 743-4407
259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-9:30pm and Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Provides support services to families experiencing problematic issues or crises. Services provided include family intervention, parent/child mediation, parenting classes, and parent support group. Information and referral assistance.

STRAFFORD COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM AND MEALS ON WHEELS

Phone: 692-4211
Fax: 692-2877
Flanagan Community Center, 9 Bartlett Ave., Somersworth, NH

Provides noon-time meals five days a week, Monday through Friday for persons 60 or over. Dining halls are presently located in Dover, Rochester and Somersworth. Home delivered meals and Meals on Wheels assists qualified seniors and disabled individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

STRAFFORD COUNTY/UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Phone: 749-4445
Fax: 743-3431
259 County Farm Road, #5, Dover
M-F 8am-4:30pm
e-mail: Strafford@unh.edu

Offer informal educational programs designed for individuals, families and communities in the following areas: financial management, child care, family development, community development, 4-H Youth development, nutrition and food safety, agriculture and forestry, wildlife management, marine education and more.

STRAFFORD GUIDANCE CENTER, INC. (Now BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF STRAFFORD COUNTY)

Offices located at: 130 Central Ave., Dover
Phone: 742-0630
One Washington Center, Dover
Phone: 749-3244
For the Prospects Substance Abuse Treatment Program call 7431840 ext 247

Strafford Guidance Center offers comprehensive mental health treatment for people of all ages. This includes outpatient counseling, crisis care, intensive outpatient treatment for psychiatric or substance abuse problems, and short-term psychiatric inpatient care. Treatment is available for a wide range of mental health needs, including marital or personal relationship problems, adjustment difficulties, grieving and loss, family violence, and mental illness. Psychological evaluations and psychiatric services are also available for children, adults, and elders. Most insurances, including NH Medicaid, are accepted.

STRAFFORD LEARNING CENTER

Phone: 692-4411
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm..

Offers programs for children experiencing learning difficulties, educational diagnostic evaluation and therapy services. Resource Center for special instructional materials and in-service training of school personnel. Ages 0-21, and residents of the participating school districts, SAU’s 5, 44, 56, 61 & 74. Consultation/program development/training contracted to non-member districts.

STRAFFORD REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Phone: 742-2523
259 County Farm Road, Unit 1, Dover, NH 03820-6019
e-mail: strafford@plan.mv.com

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Organization dedicated to planning issues in the seacoast region. Member communities work with staff to deal with land use, zoning transportation, environmental, and other related issues. SRPC sponsors workshops and seminars and also has a library which can offer access to sample ordinances and regulations, current research reports, professional journals; reference books and videos, and planning publications.

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