988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free support by call, text or chat. Spanish and veteran lines are available.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Free and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Help in New Hampshire
How to find a health center, mental health help and crisis lines in New Hampshire: 988, NH Rapid Response, Harbor Care in Nashua, Amoskeag Health in Manchester and the HRSA health center finder.
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What if I'm in crisis right now?
Call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org. It is free. In New Hampshire you can also call or text 833 710 6477, or chat at nh988.com, 24 hours a day. For an emergency, call 911.
Official page: childrensbehavioralhealthresources.nh.gov/families-youth/treatments-supports/nh-rapid-response-access-point
Where can I find a low cost health center?
Use the HRSA Find a Health Center tool, which lets you search by ZIP code and shows sliding fee centers. You can also dial 211 NH and ask about clinics near you.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Is there a clinic in Nashua?
Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center is at 45 High Street, Nashua, open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. It offers primary, dental, mental health and substance use care. It says care is open regardless of insurance or income, with a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. Call 603 821 7788.
Official page: harborcarenh.org
Is there a clinic in Manchester?
Amoskeag Health has several Manchester locations with primary care, mental health, oral health and substance use treatment. It lists financial assistance. Call 603 626 9500 and ask about costs.
Official page: amoskeaghealth.org
I'm a veteran. Where do I get care?
The Manchester VA Medical Center is at 718 Smyth Road. Facility hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm daily, and hours can vary by service. The VA says all of its facilities offer same day help for mental health concerns. Veterans can also call 988 and press 1.
Official page: va.gov/manchester-health-care/locations/manchester-va-medical-center
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Who to call in New Hampshire
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
NH Rapid Response Access Point
Call, text or chat 24 hours a day. Free for phone, text and chat.
Official page: childrensbehavioralhealthresources.nh.gov/families-youth/treatments-supports/nh-rapid-response-access-point
Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center
Primary, dental, mental health and substance use care, with a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients. 45 High Street.
Official page: harborcarenh.org
Amoskeag Health
Primary care, mental health, oral health and substance use treatment at several Manchester sites.
Official page: amoskeaghealth.org
HRSA Find a Health Center
Search by ZIP code for federally supported health centers with sliding fees.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Manchester VA Medical Center
Health care for veterans, with same day mental health help. 718 Smyth Road.
Official page: va.gov/manchester-health-care/locations/manchester-va-medical-center
More help in New Hampshire
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