988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – NH

Mental Health · New Hampshire · 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.

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Phone: 988

Hours: 24/7

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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.

More Mental Health in New Hampshire

  • NAMI New Hampshire — The National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire offers free mental health education, peer and family support groups, a helpline, and a
  • Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester — Community mental health center serving Manchester and the surrounding region with outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisi
  • Riverbend Community Mental Health – Concord — Riverbend Community Mental Health serves Concord and greater Merrimack County with behavioral health services including therapy, psychiatry,
  • Monadnock Family Services – Keene — Monadnock Family Services is the community mental health center for southwestern New Hampshire, offering outpatient therapy, psychiatry, cri
  • Seacoast Mental Health Center — Seacoast Mental Health Center is the community mental health center serving Portsmouth, Rockingham County, and the seacoast region with ther
  • Northern Human Services – Berlin — Northern Human Services is the community mental health center for the North Country, serving Coos, Carroll, and northern Grafton counties wi

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.