Mental Health Providers in Merrimack 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.

Health First Family Care Center

Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment including MAT.

Services: Integrated primary care and behavioral health, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, Counseling and case management, Preventive and chronic care

Address: 841 Central St, Franklin, NH 03235; 22 Strafford St #1, Laconia, NH 03246; 18 Roberts Rd, Canaan, NH 03741

Listed counties: Belknap, Merrimack, Grafton.

Phone: (603) 934-1464

Health First Family Care Center website

Email: info@healthfirstfamily.org

Sliding fee scale; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance.

NAMI New Hampshire (NAMI NH)

Statewide affiliate of NAMI providing education, support groups, information & resource line, and suicide-prevention training for individuals and families.

Services: Information & Resource Line, Support Groups, Education Programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer), Suicide Prevention Training (Connect Program), Advocacy

Address: 85 N State St, Concord, NH 03301

Available statewide. Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 225-5359

NAMI New Hampshire (NAMI NH) website

Email: info@naminh.org

Info & Resource Line: 1-800-242-6264 (press 4). Not a crisis line—use 988 or NH Rapid Response (1-833-710-6477) for crises.

Riverbend Community Mental Health

Community Mental Health Center for Merrimack County. Provides mental health, addiction treatment, and crisis stabilization services.

Services: Outpatient therapy, Psychiatric medication management, Community support programs, Emergency psychiatric services, Substance use disorder treatment, Residential programs

Address: 10 West St, Concord, NH 03301

Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 228-1600

Riverbend Community Mental Health website

Same-day walk-ins available; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

New Hampshire Hospital

State-run psychiatric hospital providing acute inpatient care for youth and adults with severe mental health conditions.

Services: Inpatient psychiatric treatment, Adult psychiatric units, Child & Adolescent unit, Comprehensive evaluation, Medication stabilization

Address: 36 Clinton St, Concord, NH 03301

Available statewide. Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 271-5300

New Hampshire Hospital website

Email: NHHAdminSupport@dhhs.nh.gov

Admissions generally through emergency departments or CMHC referral.

Hampstead Hospital & Residential Treatment Facility (Youth Behavioral Health)

State-owned specialty hospital for children and adolescents with serious mental health or co-occurring SUD needs.

Services: Inpatient psychiatric care for youth, Residential treatment facility (PRTF), Integrated SUD services for youth, Family-inclusive therapy, Aftercare and discharge planning

Address: 218 East Road, Hampstead, NH 03841

Available statewide. Listed counties: Rockingham.

Phone: (603) 329-5311

Hampstead Hospital & Residential Treatment Facility (Youth Behavioral Health) website

Operated in partnership with Dartmouth Health; statewide referral resource.

Manchester VA Medical Center

Federal VA hospital providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services to eligible veterans.

Services: Outpatient mental health clinics, PTSD and trauma programs, Substance use disorder treatment, Tele-mental health, Veterans Crisis Line coordination

Address: 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester, NH 03104

Available statewide. Listed counties: Hillsborough.

Phone: (603) 624-4366

Manchester VA Medical Center website

Eligibility limited to veterans enrolled in VA health care.

Manchester Vet Center (Hooksett)

Community-based VA program providing confidential, no-cost counseling and support for veterans and their families.

Services: Readjustment counseling, Military sexual trauma counseling, PTSD groups, Bereavement counseling, Substance use assessment and referral

Address: 1461 Hooksett Rd, Suite B7, Hooksett, NH 03106

Available statewide. Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 668-7060

Manchester Vet Center (Hooksett) website

Outstation also available in Portsmouth for Seacoast-area veterans.

Canterbury Behavioral Health (formerly New Freedom Academy)

Granite Recovery Centers' 20-bed residential mental health facility for adults aged 18 and older, including people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Services: Inpatient Mental Health Treatment, Residential/Step-Down (PHP/IOP listed via network), Co-occurring Disorders

Address: 367 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224

Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (855) 712-7784

Canterbury Behavioral Health (formerly New Freedom Academy) website

Formerly New Freedom Academy in Canterbury; renamed in February 2025. This is distinct from the current New Freedom Academy outpatient program in Salem. Contact admissions for eligibility and level-of-care assessment.

Cambridge Eating Disorder Center – New Hampshire

Specialty eating-disorder PHP/IOP for adolescents and adults; residential care available at the MA campus.

Services: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Eating Disorder Specialty Care, Family Support & Education

Address: 105 Loudon Rd, Building #2, Concord, NH 03301

Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 715-5150

Cambridge Eating Disorder Center – New Hampshire website

Email: info@cedcmail.com

Hybrid in-person/virtual PHP; virtual IOP available.

Behavioral Health Services by Easterseals NH

Current name for the former Farnum outpatient program, serving adults, veterans, first responders, and families.

Services: Outpatient substance use treatment, Intensive outpatient programming, Mental health counseling, LADC and impaired-driver evaluations, Telehealth after initial in-person assessment when appropriate

Address: 700 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH 03103; 14 Holy Cross Rd, Franklin, NH 03235

Listed counties: Hillsborough, Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 207-2434

Behavioral Health Services by Easterseals NH website

Services are offered in Manchester and Franklin. Telehealth availability depends on the service.

Forge Health – Manchester

Integrated outpatient behavioral health provider with an office in Manchester and telehealth throughout New Hampshire.

Services: Mental health and substance use treatment, Intensive outpatient programming, Psychiatry and medication management, Trauma, veteran, and first-responder services, Statewide telehealth

Address: 1750 Elm St, Suite 103, Manchester, NH 03104

Available statewide. Listed counties: Hillsborough.

Phone: (603) 865-1706

Forge Health – Manchester website

Email: info@forgehealth.com

Confidant Health – Virtual New Hampshire Care

Virtual behavioral health practice offering clinical mental health and substance use services to New Hampshire residents.

Services: Virtual mental health and addiction treatment, Therapy and recovery coaching, Psychiatric medication management, Virtual medication treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, Online support groups

Address: Virtual services throughout New Hampshire

Available statewide. Listed counties: See provider for service area.

Confidant Health – Virtual New Hampshire Care website

Clinical services are available in New Hampshire through the Confidant app.

Aspire365

Long-term, team-based behavioral health care delivered through telehealth and in-home visits.

Services: In-home and telehealth behavioral health treatment, Mental health and substance use treatment, Co-occurring disorder care, Adolescent and adult programming, Family-centered treatment

Address: In-home and telehealth services available in New Hampshire

Available statewide. Listed counties: See provider for service area.

Phone: (888) 678-6960

Aspire365 website

Email: info@aspire365.com

New Hampshire is listed as an active Aspire365 service state.

Pine Haven Boys Center

Nonprofit residential, clinical, and educational program for boys ages 6 to 15 with behavioral, educational, or emotional needs.

Services: Intensive residential care, Clinical services, Special education, Family-focused programming, Respite family program

Address: 133 River Rd, Allenstown, NH 03275

Listed counties: Merrimack.

Phone: (603) 485-7141

Pine Haven Boys Center website

Email: info@pinehavenboyscenter.org

Admissions are referral-based.