Find recovery housing & housing assistance in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Browse provider listings, services, and contact information on Recovery Compass NH.
11 resource listings for Merrimack County. The directory includes substance use disorder and mental health services alongside support for housing and transportation.
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NHCORR
The New Hampshire Coalition of Recovery Residences (NHCORR) is a nonprofit organization established in 2017 and is the sole New Hampshire affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). NHCORR certifies recovery homes to nationally recognized standards of safety, recovery support, and ethical operation. It also provides rental assistance, education and training, advocacy, and ombudsman services to support both residents and operators across the state.
Services: Recovery housing certification (NARR standards), Rental / housing assistance programs, Education, training & advocacy, Ombudsman & mediation for certified homes
Address: Concord, NH
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: (603) 715-1514
NHCORR website
Email: admin@nhcorr.org
Headquartered in Concord, NH, NHCORR has certified over 100 homes statewide and has administered over $1.2 million in housing assistance. For grievances or complaints, residents can reach out to the Ombudsman via admin@nhcorr.org.
New Hampshire Partnership for Recovery Residences (NHPRR)
NHPRR is the agency designated by the State of New Hampshire to certify recovery residences to SAMHSA standards. Certification through NHPRR is required for homes to qualify for state funds or receive referrals from state-funded systems (e.g., treatment providers, drug courts, Doorway).
Services: State certification of recovery residences using SAMHSA standards, Required for eligibility to receive state funding from state-funded providers, Facilitates registration in NH Voluntary Recovery House Registry
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
New Hampshire Partnership for Recovery Residences (NHPRR) website
NHCORR remains the state affiliate of NARR and certifies homes to national NARR standards. NHPRR certification enables inclusion in the state’s registry and access to public funding.
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.
CAP NH
CAP NH is the statewide network of five Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire dedicated to reducing poverty and building self-sufficiency. It coordinates a wide array of services—from housing and energy assistance to education, workforce development, early childhood programs, senior support, and food security—through its member agencies across every region of the state.
Services: Housing assistance & homelessness prevention, Weatherization®, electric & fuel assistance, Financial literacy & budgeting education, Job training & workforce development, Childcare and early childhood education (Head Start/Early Head Start), Senior services including Meals on Wheels, Food assistance, nutrition programs, WIC, mobile pantries, Transportation services, Diaper distribution & family support, Legal, advocacy, and outreach services
Address: 30 Exchange Street, Berlin, NH 03570 (Main Office Statewide Coordination)
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: (603) 752-7001 (Tri-County main office)
CAP NH website
Email: info@caphr.org (for Hillsborough & Rockingham), contactus@capbm.org (Belknap-Merrimack), cap@straffordcap.org (Strafford)
Member agencies include: Tri-County C.A.P. (Coos, Carroll, Grafton Counties), Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM), Community Action Partnership Hillsborough & Rockingham (CAPHR), and Southwestern Community Services (Cheshire & Sullivan). Each agency provides tailored programs and local offices. General contact emails are info@caphr.org (CAPHR), contactus@capbm.org (CAPBM), and cap@straffordcap.org (Strafford CAP). The network’s main site is capnh.org.
Veterans Inc.
Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England, using a holistic, clinical case-management model to address 'the total veteran.' Through its Concord office and regional partners, it offers housing programs, employment and training, wellness and mental health support, and financial and legal assistance across New England.
Services: Emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, Intensive case management and counseling, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): housing stabilization, rent/utilities assistance, budgeting, childcare, transportation, legal and healthcare referrals, Employment and training programs (including HVRP & CODE), Food services and nutritional support, Health & wellness services, including mental health and substance use support, Suicide prevention, women's & children’s programs, post-9/11 veteran support, Discount prescription card program
Address: 10 Ferry St., Suite 404, Concord, NH 03301 (regional office)
Available statewide. Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: 1-800-482-2565 (24/7 toll-free)
Veterans Inc. website
Email: info@veteransinc.org
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Worcester, MA, Veterans Inc. operates across all six New England states, plus Montana and North Dakota. The Concord, NH office delivers SSVF and employment & training services specifically in the state. Contact Cynthia M. Langdon, SSVF Shallow Subsidy Coordinator, at 603-247-5283 or cynthialangdon@veteransinc.org for direct assistance in New Hampshire.
Families In Transition
Families In Transition (FIT) supports low-income individuals and families in Manchester through a full continuum—from emergency shelter to permanent housing—along with food, wellness support, and case management.
Services: Affordable and supportive housing for low-income families and individuals, Emergency shelter for adults and families with children, Food pantry and integrated case management, Transitional housing and substance use treatment
Address: 122 Market Street, Manchester, NH 03101 (also 293 Wilson St, Manchester, NH)
Listed counties: Hillsborough, Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 641-9441
Families In Transition website
Email: info@fitnh.org
For emergency shelter, call 211. For housing, call (603) 641-9441 ext. 257; for substance use treatment or recovery housing, use ext. 401.
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness
CCEH operates a Resource Center offering vital daily services and referral support, runs an Emergency Winter Shelter seasonally, and facilitates permanent supportive housing—all aimed at ending homelessness in Concord.
Services: Resource Center with basic needs support (mailing, phones, showers, laundry, charging), Emergency Winter Shelter (December–March), Permanent Supportive Housing programs, Case management and housing navigation
Address: 238 N. Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 290-3375
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness website
Email: office@concordhomeless.org
Exec Director Karen Jantzen can be reached at karen@concordhomeless.org.
The Friends Program
The Friends Program works statewide to connect at-risk youth, families, and seniors with housing, educational, and food security solutions—powered by volunteers and case managers providing wrap-around support.
Services: Emergency housing shelter for families with intensive case management, Programs to build housing stability, healthy aging, educational support, food security, Volunteer-driven community support across NH
Address: 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 200, Concord, NH 03301
Available statewide. Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 228-1193 (NH wide: 800-536-1193)
The Friends Program website
Emergency Housing program detail and general operations outlined; contact through Concord office.
McKenna House (Salvation Army)
Emergency shelter for adults in Concord operated by The Salvation Army.
Services: Emergency Shelter
Address: 100 S Fruit St, Concord, NH 03301
Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 228-3505
McKenna House (Salvation Army) website
Contact directly for intake; singles only.
Friends Program – Emergency Housing
Family shelter and support services in Concord.
Services: Emergency Shelter (Families)
Address: 30 Thompson St, Concord, NH 03301
Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 228-1462
Friends Program – Emergency Housing website
Contact for intake and eligibility.
Fellowship Housing Opportunities
Concord organization providing housing and practical supports for people recovering from psychiatric illness.
Services: Supportive housing, Mental health recovery support, Community outreach services
Address: 36 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Listed counties: Merrimack.
Phone: (603) 225-1767
Fellowship Housing Opportunities website
Contact the organization about housing eligibility and referral pathways. Outreach services are coordinated with the local community mental health center.