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Emergency Shelter Tonight in New Hampshire: Manchester, Concord and How to Get Help

How to find a safe place tonight in New Hampshire: 211 NH, the Manchester shelter and warming station, the Concord winter shelter, youth help from Waypoint, and veteran and safety lines.

Need help tonight?

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Hi friend. If you need somewhere to go tonight, you are not alone. Start with one call. Shelter beds can be full, so call early and ask about other choices too.

Dial 211 Manchester shelter beds Concord Resource Center

Quick answers

Who do I call for shelter in New Hampshire?

Dial 211 or call 866 444 4211 and ask about shelter. The HUD New Hampshire page says to dial 211 and press 6 for homeless services. You can also contact your town's welfare office or local community action agency.

Official page: hud.gov/states/new-hampshire

Where can I go in Manchester?

The City of Manchester runs a Shelter, Engagement Center and Warming Station at 200 Elm Street. For bed availability, call 603 413 1775. For shelter or emergency help, you can also call City Welfare at 603 624 6484. The office is at 1528 Elm Street, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Official page: manchesternh.gov/Departments/Homelessness-Initiatives/Contact-Homelessness-Initiatives

Is there a shelter in Concord?

The Concord Homeless Resource Center runs an Emergency Winter Shelter from December through March, 5:30 pm to 7 am. It is described as low barrier. Call 603 290 3375. The Resource Center is open weekdays in the morning, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Official page: concordhomeless.org

I'm 12 to 24. Where can I get help?

Waypoint's Youth Navigator is the front door for young people ages 12 to 24 facing a housing crisis. It is free, statewide, and needs no referral. Call 603 722 8931. After hours, holidays and weekends, call 603 518 4007.

Official page: waypointnh.org/programs/youth

I'm a veteran and I have no place to stay.

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838. It is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Manchester, Liberty House has a substance free transitional house for veterans. Call 603 669 0761.

Official page: department.va.gov/homeless

Your next steps

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Call 211 and ask about shelter tonight.
In Manchester, call 603 413 1775 about beds at 200 Elm Street.
If you are under 25, call the Waypoint Youth Navigator.
Veterans can call 877 424 3838.
Keep your ID and papers in a safe bag.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: call early in the day. The Manchester page does not say whether beds are open right now, so ask when you call and also ask about a back up place.