Mental Health in New Hampshire

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with a strong self-help website for pro se fathers.

16 Resources

1. NAMI New Hampshire — Free

The National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire offers free mental health education, peer and family support groups, a helpline, and advocacy for fathers and families across the state. Staff can help connect you to local providers, explain diagnoses, and point to crisis resources. Call 603-225-5359 or email info@naminh.org Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Walk-ins welcome at the Concord office. No insurance or referral required.

603-225-5359 · 85 N State St, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – NH — Free

Free 24/7 confidential crisis support staffed by trained counselors for New Hampshire residents experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance-related crises, or mental health emergencies. Fathers in crisis or concerned about a loved one can call or text 988 anytime. Spanish-language and veteran-specific (press 1) options available. Counselors can provide de-escalation and warm handoffs to local New Hampshire mental health services.

988 · 24/7 · Visit Website

3. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester — Paid

Community mental health center serving Manchester and the surrounding region with outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisis services. Fathers can schedule an intake by calling 603-668-4111 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Most commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare accepted with sliding-scale options for uninsured clients. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications to your first appointment.

603-668-4111 · 401 Cypress St, Manchester, NH 03103 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Riverbend Community Mental Health – Concord — Paid

Riverbend Community Mental Health serves Concord and greater Merrimack County with behavioral health services including therapy, psychiatry, emergency services, and children's programs. Fathers seeking care can call 603-228-1551 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial plans accepted; sliding-scale fees available for uninsured residents.

603-228-1551 · 278 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Monadnock Family Services – Keene — Paid

Monadnock Family Services is the community mental health center for southwestern New Hampshire, offering outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis services, and children's programs from offices in Keene. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-357-4400 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans accepted with sliding-scale options for uninsured residents.

603-357-4400 · 64 Main St, Keene, NH 03431 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Seacoast Mental Health Center — Paid

Seacoast Mental Health Center is the community mental health center serving Portsmouth, Rockingham County, and the seacoast region with therapy, psychiatry, case management, and emergency services. Fathers can schedule intake by calling 603-431-6703 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and any current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted with sliding-scale pricing for uninsured residents.

603-431-6703 · 1145 Sagamore Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Northern Human Services – Berlin — Paid

Northern Human Services is the community mental health center for the North Country, serving Coos, Carroll, and northern Grafton counties with outpatient therapy, psychiatry, children's services, and crisis response. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-752-7404 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted with sliding-scale options.

603-752-7404 · 87 Washington St, Berlin, NH 03570 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Community Partners – Dover — Paid

Community Partners offers behavioral health and developmental services for Strafford County residents, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and children's programs. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-516-9300 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm or visiting the Dover office. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted with sliding-scale fees for uninsured clients.

603-516-9300 · 113 Crosby Rd, Dover, NH 03820 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

9. West Central Behavioral Health – Lebanon — Paid

West Central Behavioral Health is the community mental health center serving Grafton and Sullivan counties and the Upper Valley. Services include outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis response, and children's programs. Fathers can schedule intake by calling 603-448-0126 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted; sliding-scale fees available for uninsured residents.

603-448-0126 · 9 Hanover St #2, Lebanon, NH 03766 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. Greater Nashua Mental Health – Nashua — Paid

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center provides community mental health services for Nashua and Hillsborough County including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, emergency services, and children's programs. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-889-6147 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and current medication list to your first appointment. Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial plans accepted with sliding-scale pricing options.

603-889-6147 · 100 W Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

11. Lakes Region Mental Health Center — Paid

Lakes Region Mental Health Center serves Belknap and southern Grafton counties with behavioral health services from its Laconia office, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisis services. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-524-1100 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted with sliding-scale fees available.

603-524-1100 · 40 Beacon St E, Laconia, NH 03246 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

12. Genesis Behavioral Health – Laconia — Paid

Genesis Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health and crisis services for residents of Belknap and southern Grafton counties. Services include outpatient therapy, psychiatry, emergency response, and children's programs from its Laconia location. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-524-1100 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted.

603-524-1100 · 111 Church St, Laconia, NH 03246 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

13. NH Crisis Text Line — Free

Free 24/7 crisis counseling by text message for New Hampshire residents. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the state to reach a trained crisis counselor who can help with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship stress, and fatherhood-related crises. Conversations are confidential. Useful when a phone call isn't possible or you'd prefer to text. No insurance, appointment, or personal information required to start a conversation.

24/7 · Visit Website

14. Center for Life Management – Derry — Paid

Center for Life Management is the community mental health center serving southeastern New Hampshire, including Derry, Salem, and surrounding towns, with outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and children's programs. Fathers can request intake by calling 603-434-1577 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a current medication list. Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance accepted with sliding-scale fees.

603-434-1577 · 44 Birch St, Derry, NH 03038 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

15. Headrest – Lebanon — Free

Headrest provides crisis intervention, substance use counseling, and mental health support for Upper Valley residents from its Lebanon offices. A 24/7 crisis line at 603-448-4400 connects fathers and families to trained counselors for immediate help. Walk-in and scheduled services are available for ongoing support. Confidential and open to anyone regardless of insurance status. Useful when in crisis or looking for low-barrier entry into recovery services.

603-448-4400 · 14 Church St, Lebanon, NH 03766 · 24/7 crisis line · Visit Website

16. The Connect Program – NH — Free

The Connect Program is a New Hampshire suicide prevention initiative offering free training, postvention support, and community education for schools, workplaces, and faith groups across the state. Fathers, employers, or community leaders can request training or find prevention resources by calling 603-228-1551 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Helpful for families worried about a loved one and for organizations wanting staff trained in warning signs.

603-228-1551 · Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.