New Hampshire mental health resources for 2025

Important New Hampshire mental health resources for 2025

There are many resources around New Hampshire to help young people struggling with mental health challenges.Those organizations are working hard to keep up with the increased demand, but they said anyone who needs help should reach out.Mental Health | For Patients | Dartmouth HealthBelow, see key mental health resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline988 (available 24/7/365)Text: 988 (live chat available)Free and confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources for individuals or loved onesHow to helpThe 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has put together a strategy to guide people who know someone who is in crisis: Ask: Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. Be there: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgment. Keep them safe: A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline. Help them stay connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness. Follow up: Studies have also shown that brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.211 New HampshireCall 211 for information and referrals to resources available across the state; available 24/7NAMI New HampshireNH Rapid Response Access Point Call/Text 1-833-710-6477Crisis Text Line – Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Lines – NAMI New HampshireInformation on NAMI NH programs and local support groups and programs, along with references to community and national resourcesNH Department of Health and Human ServicesPeer Support Agencies | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human ServicesIncludes a list of Peer Support Agencies by regions of the state for people who qualify for publicly-funded mental health servicesThe Campaign to Change Direction on the five signs of emotional suffering, and to make a pledge to share the signs and help change the conversation about mental healthNational Institute of Mental Health sheets on mental health, resources on finding treatment, and information on current researchMakin’ It Happen Numbers to KnowFor emergency support, please call 911 For mental health crises or thoughts of suicide call 1-800-273-8255 or 988 For the Rapid Response Access Point, call/text 833-710-6477 or visit NH988.com For all other help needs, call 211

There are many resources around New Hampshire to help young people struggling with mental health challenges.

Those organizations are working hard to keep up with the increased demand, but they said anyone who needs help should reach out.

Mental Health | For Patients | Dartmouth Health

Below, see key mental health resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 (available 24/7/365)
Text: 988
(live chat available)
Free and confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources for individuals or loved ones

How to help

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has put together a strategy to guide people who know someone who is in crisis:

Ask: Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.
Be there: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgment.
Keep them safe: A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.
Help them stay connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.
Follow up: Studies have also shown that brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.

211 New Hampshire

Call 211 for information and referrals to resources available across the state; available 24/7

NAMI New Hampshire

NH Department of Health and Human Services

Peer Support Agencies | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

Includes a list of Peer Support Agencies by regions of the state for people who qualify for publicly-funded mental health services

The Campaign to Change Direction

https://www.changedirection.org/nh/
Information on the five signs of emotional suffering, and to make a pledge to share the signs and help change the conversation about mental health

National Institute of Mental Health

Makin’ It Happen