Mental Health Crisis Response in New Hampshire

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you speak with someone near you by accessing this local list of resources. You may also call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), if you’re thinking about suicide. You may reach someone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in New Hampshire

New Hampshire currently ranks 14th in the United States for mental healthcare. The Bureau of Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services, operating under the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NHDHHS), is responsible for continuously improving upon their current mental healthcare system, and for providing the resources necessary to build resilience within their communities. The Bureau determines the high-quality standard of care that all New Hampshire residents can expect when they seek treatment from a licensed counselor or therapist.

The use of trauma-informed and evidence-based practices for those who are affected by mental illness, is vital to improving accessibility to this high-quality care in all phases of mental illness, from prevention, to treatment and recovery. The Bureau works to ensure that all residents have access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper, in a way that promotes respect, recovery, and complete inclusion. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors throughout the state. The Bureau is one of few state-level agencies that has responded efficiently to the changing needs of the population, with respect to mental health, during the COVID19 pandemic.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the Delphi Health Group at 1-888-256-4961.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI New Hampshire

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in New Hampshire, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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