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Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or . . .
. . . Community Partners Emergency Mental Health Services: 335-6470
HELP for those struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction as well as those dealing with an addicted family member or friend.
SASS - Sexual Assault Support Services offers support and informational groups for teens, teen survivors of sexual violence and their parents. Confused about exactly what sexual violence is? Check out the myths and the realities. There are groups for girls, women, boys, and non-offending parents of sexually victimized children: 436-4107 Crisis and support hot-line: 1 (888) 747-7070
Is your relationship healthy? Is it abusive? Is your friend in an abusive relationship? Do you want to help but don't know how? Go to ReachoutNH.com right now! Love shouldn't hurt.
Families Helping Families is a support group for the families of those diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Facilitated by NAMI New Hampshire, the Seacoast Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 7-9pm, at the Library of Portsmouth Community Campus. Other groups are running too, email Jackie Ellis or call Don Moore at 436-3264. NAMI-NH (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill NH) is a statewide education, support and advocacy organization working for a quality, comprehensive mental health service system. NAMI NH exists to help restore hope and provide assistance along the journey toward recovery.
"Mental Health: The Cornerstone of Health" contains mental health information related to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) research, programs, policies, and media campaigns and highlights the latest research findings and policy efforts. Very informative for students and parents.
Seacoast Outright is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered youth, and youth who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. 431-1013
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the leading national organization fighting to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools.
Questions about pregnancy? Enter the Baby Zone.
Questions about sexuality and/or reproductive health? Call Planned Parenthood's Facts of Life Line 1-800-359-3359 for pre-recorded messages on several topics 24 hours a day (touchtone phone needed)
Child Care Information Exchange
Parents: The HUB Family Support Center is offering FREE classes just for you on a variety of topics throughout the year. Call 749-9754 for all the details!
Child & Family Services of NH: 1 800 640-6486 Child and Family Services is an independent nonprofit agency dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children.
Are you a teen mother of a pre-schooler? Get some help and support from TEEN MOPS. This international Christian organization exists to nurture young mothers and their kids. They offer info on everything from nutrition to financial skills for moms aged 22 and younger. Talk to Stephanie at 664-2060 or email her for information on the local MOPS chapter.
EVERY15MINUTES.COM Every 15 minutes someone dies because of an alcohol related automobile accident. Learn more from this innovative site.
Does someone close to you have a drinking problem? Do you? ALATEEN can help you deal.
The Nat'l Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has lots of publications on-line. Get the facts on the world's most popular drug.
Big business wants to get you hooked on butts. Will you be a sucker or will you fight back? Tobacco Free Kids has got all the skinny.
Check out the smart and snappy theantidrug and freevibe sites to get some help on saying "No." Info for parents too.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention for straight info on drugs.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
NH Help Line: 1 800 852-3388
Southeastern NH Services: 749-3981Seacoast Hospice runs several Grief Support Groups throughout the year. Visit their web site or call 1-800-416-9207 for more information.
Need some help finding a job, an education, or a career? The NH Career Resource Network has got what you need! Tons of info and tons of help.
Anger issues? Check out AngriesOut for insight and help.
NOT SURE WHO TO CONTACT? TRY THESE FOLKS:
Free & Confidential Assistance 24 Hours A Day ~ 7 Days A Week ~ 365 days a year form New Hampshire Help Line 1-800-852-3388. Specialists provide information, referral, assistance, and crisis intervention services using their database which contains information about social service agencies and programs throughout the state of New Hampshire.
InfoLink is a FREE information and referral service for Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire, and York County in Maine. We gather and maintain information on a wide variety of services, including social service, case management, health care, counseling, mental health, child care, substance abuse, domestic violence, and welfare programs. Our database lists over 2000 organizations and support groups. Whether you're looking for services for children, adults or the elderly, single adults or families, or individuals with or without disabilities, use our database to guide you to a source of help.
SAU 56's Guidance Director, Mr. George Heilshorn, is happy to help students, parents and members of the Somersworth community via email and phone 692-2431 (M-F 7am-3pm).
The Town of Somersworth, all sorts of town links
Karen Soule: Superintendent of SAU #56
E-mail Mr. Flanagan, Principal of Somersworth High School
Somersworth Child Care Center: 692-5479