Crisis Services in Belknap County, New Hampshire

2-1-1 New Hampshire

2-1-1 New Hampshire is a free, 24-hour, statewide information and referral service that connects residents with critical health and human services—ranging from housing, utilities, food, and mental health support to substance use resources and legal aid—through trained specialists and an online directory.

Services: 24/7 confidential connection to housing, utility, food, mental health, substance use, legal, and other health & human services, Certified Information & Referral Specialists, Multilingual and TDD (TTY) access, Online searchable resource database

Address: P.O. Box 211, Manchester, NH 03105

Available statewide. Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.

Phone: 2-1-1 (NH only); toll-free 1-866-444-4211 (out-of-state)

2-1-1 New Hampshire website

Email: 211nh@211nh.org

Operated as an initiative of the United Ways across NH, 2-1-1 provides services 365 days a year and ensures confidentiality. It offers access via phone (2-1-1 in-state, 1-866-444-4211 from out-of-state), email inquiries (211nh@211nh.org), and an online search portal. Multilingual and TDD services are also available.

New Beginnings - Without Violence and Abuse

New Beginnings is the designated domestic and sexual violence crisis center serving all of Belknap County. Provides free, confidential services including 24/7 crisis support, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and support groups.

Services: 24/7 Crisis Hotline, Emergency Shelter, Court Advocacy and Protective Orders, Support Groups, Safety Planning, Community Education

Address: PO Box 622, Laconia, NH 03247

Listed counties: Belknap.

Phone: (866) 841-6229 (24/7 crisis line); (603) 528-6511 (office)

New Beginnings - Without Violence and Abuse website

Member of NHCADSV. Services available regardless of gender, age, orientation, or immigration status. Office in Laconia; shelter address confidential.

NH Rapid Response Access Point (NHRRAP)

NH’s statewide behavioral health crisis system—call, text, or chat to reach trained crisis operators who can talk you through a mental health or SUD crisis, activate in-person Mobile Crisis Response Teams, or connect you to Community Mental Health Center follow-up.

Services: 24/7 telephonic, text, and chat crisis support, Crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and referrals, Dispatch of Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT), Same-day / next-day CMHC access appointments, Free and confidential for NH residents

Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.

Phone: Call/Text: 833-710-6477 (24/7) or dial 988

NH Rapid Response Access Point (NHRRAP) website

Operated by Protocall on behalf of NH DHHS; mobile teams respond within ~1 hour and are dispatched statewide by your local CMHC. Services are free at the point of use; billing is handled through CMHCs.

NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV)

NHCADSV is the statewide umbrella organization for 12 member crisis centers providing free, confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Services are open and affirming to all regardless of gender, age, orientation, or immigration status.

Services: 24/7 Statewide Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline, Emergency Shelter (via member crisis centers), Court Advocacy and Protective Order Assistance, Support Groups, Safety Planning, Community Education and Outreach

Address: Statewide (12 member crisis centers)

Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.

Phone: (866) 644-3574

NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) website

Call the statewide helpline to reach a confidential advocate in your community. Use NHCADSV's current member-program directory for local crisis centers and catchment areas. You do not need to be in crisis to call.