Accessing Services for Students in Need

This is a listing of available resources that will be updated intermittently.

Consider contacting your local hospital, religious or community groups, or area medical practitioners to see what local resources are available.

Children with Special Health Care Needs

• The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Services to Children with Special Health Care Needs

Developmental Services

• The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental Services and list of area agencies

Food

• NH Foodbank
• WIC

General Poverty Assistance

• The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Services may be able to help the family access assistance from food stamps through medical care. Call (603) 271-4238 or visit the Web site.

Homeless Students

• Child and Family Services
• NH Coalition to End Homelessness has info on shelters, available aid, referrals for housing. Call (603) 774-5195 or visit the Web site.

Low Cost Medical Clinics

• List of community health centers that provide services on a sliding scale.
• New Hampshire Health Access Network – a voluntary network of health care providers to improve access to health care for low-income patients.

Low Income Medical and Dental Insurance

• NH Insurance for Children Under Age 19

Medication Assistance

• NH Medication Bridge Program

Mental Health Concerns

• The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health, (603) 271-5000.

Pregnant and Parenting Teens

• NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, (603) 271-4517

Social Services for Teens

• Child and Family Services

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