Find online resources & support groups in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Browse provider listings, services, and contact information on Recovery Compass NH.
14 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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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – New Hampshire
NA is a peer-led recovery fellowship for individuals with substance use disorder, offering 12-step meetings throughout NH.
Services: Peer-led 12-step recovery meetings, Statewide meeting locator, Helpline support
Address: Meetings statewide; NA helpline covers all NH regions
Available statewide. Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: 24/7 Helpline: (833) 436-6166
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – New Hampshire website
Meetings are free, open to anyone seeking recovery; in-person and virtual options.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New Hampshire
AA is a peer-led recovery fellowship for individuals seeking sobriety from alcohol, offering meetings statewide and support resources through NH Area Assembly.
Services: Peer-led 12-step recovery meetings, Hotline and support network, Meeting locator and group resources
Address: NH State Service Office: 1330 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106
Available statewide. Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: NHAA Helpline: (800) 593-3330; Service Office: (603) 622-6967
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New Hampshire website
Email: office@nhaa.net
Meetings are free, widely available, and run daily statewide.
Al-Anon Electronic Meetings
Official Al-Anon portal to locate electronic (online/phone) Al-Anon and Alateen meetings worldwide.
Services: Online & phone meetings for families/friends of people with alcohol problems, Multiple formats (phone, email, chat, Zoom/WebEx, forums), Alateen options
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Al-Anon Electronic Meetings website
Some electronic meetings share links via private contact; check the Electronic Meetings section on the page.
In The Rooms
Large online recovery community hosting daily live meetings across many pathways (AA, NA, SMART, and more).
Services: Live online meetings (12-Step & alternative fellowships), Attendance verification, 24/7 recovery community
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
In The Rooms website
Digital, signed attendance verifications available via profile per FAQ.
SMART Recovery Online
Find SMART Recovery online meetings facilitated by trained volunteers; filter by “online” to join virtual sessions.
Services: Facilitated online meetings, Self-management tools (CBT/REBT-based), US/Canada & international meeting finder
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
SMART Recovery Online website
Legacy SROL platform closed June 30, 2023—use the meeting finder for 500+ online options.
NAMI Online Support Groups
NAMI’s peer-led support groups with options that local/state affiliates host online; free and confidential.
Services: NAMI Connection (for adults with MH conditions), NAMI Family Support Group (for family/caregivers), Peer-led, no-cost groups (many offered virtually)
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
NAMI Online Support Groups website
Check your state/affiliate (e.g., NAMI NH) for virtual group schedules and registration.
She Recovers
She Recovers connects, supports, and empowers women and non-binary individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, mental health issues, trauma, and related life challenges through virtual and in-person community offerings.
Services: Online and In-Person Recovery Community (Women & Non-Binary), Virtual Support Groups and Workshops, Coaching and Resources, Annual Conferences and Retreats
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
She Recovers website
Not a treatment provider. Peer community and support network. Free online resources; some events/coaching are fee-based.
Never Use Alone
Never Use Alone operates a free, nonjudgmental, 24/7 hotline for people who use drugs alone. Callers provide their name and location, and a trained operator stays on the line. If an overdose is detected, emergency services are dispatched to the caller's location. This service saves lives by eliminating the primary risk factor in fatal overdoses: using alone.
Services: Overdose Prevention Hotline (24/7), Phone-based Harm Reduction, Volunteer Operators Stay on the Line During Use, Emergency Services Dispatched if Overdose Detected
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: (800) 484-3731
Never Use Alone website
100% free and confidential. No questions asked. Not a treatment referral line. Purely harm reduction / overdose prevention. Available to anyone in the US.
Creating Connections NH (Alternative Peer Groups)
Creating Connections NH offers Alternative Peer Groups (APGs) providing youth and young adults with substance use challenges a supportive, substance-free environment to connect with recovery-focused peers through social activities and community building.
Services: Alternative Peer Groups (APGs) for Youth and Young Adults, Substance-Free Social Activities, Recovery-Focused Community for Young People
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Creating Connections NH (Alternative Peer Groups) website
Statewide initiative. APGs are designed for young people who may not connect with traditional 12-step or adult recovery settings. Check website for active groups and meeting locations.
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA hosts moderated, peer-led online groups offering a safe space to share experiences and coping skills.
Services: Online peer support groups for depression & bipolar, Topic-/identity-specific groups available, Free registration
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
DBSA Online Support Groups website
Some groups hosted on HeyPeers—see DBSA’s site for registration and schedule.
ADAA Online Peer Support Community
Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s online community (hosted on HealthUnlocked) for peer connection and shared learning.
Services: Peer-to-peer discussion community, Moderation by ADAA partners, Free, anonymous accounts
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
ADAA Online Peer Support Community website
Not therapy; community is moderated and education-focused.
Nar-Anon Family Groups (Virtual Meetings)
Official Nar-Anon meeting directory for families and friends affected by someone else's addiction, with in-person and virtual meeting options.
Services: Online meetings for families/friends affected by someone’s drug use, Multilingual meeting listings, Email contact for meeting links
Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Nar-Anon Family Groups (Virtual Meetings) website
Select virtual meetings and check the individual listing for access instructions and contact details.
New Hampshire Outright
Nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth across NH with peer groups, events, and identity-affirming resources.
Services: Support groups for LGBTQ+ youth, Peer support and Discord server, Educational workshops, Free binder/trans gear program, Parent support groups
Address: PO Box 842, Portsmouth, NH 03802
Available statewide. Listed counties: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coös, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
Phone: (603) 552-5824
New Hampshire Outright website
Email: mail@nhoutright.org
Programs are free and confidential; based in Portsmouth with statewide reach via virtual services.
QuitNow New Hampshire
New Hampshire-specific tobacco cessation pathway offering quit coaching and support to NH residents.
Services: Tobacco quit coaching, Nicotine-replacement guidance, Telephone cessation support
Available statewide. Listed counties: See provider for service area.
Phone: 1-800-784-8669
QuitNow New Hampshire website
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to enroll. Coaching and eligible nicotine-replacement support are offered at no cost.