CONWAY, NH | ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Why this framework is important:
We’ve compiled a list of situation-specific, community based social services, which can be used in place of police services. Research has shown that replacing police presence with other services can cut down on crime and save communities money.
Not only that, but some police services actively endanger community members, and calling an alternative service can offer at-risk individuals specific, compassionate care that police officers are not trained to provide.
Categories You’ll Find Here
Housing
Mental Health
Elders
Crime
Domestic Violence
LGBTQ+
Youth
HOUSING
The Way Station
Provide safe, welcoming, non-judgmental space and supportive services for homeless & housing insecure residents of Mt Washington Valley.
603-452-7113
Tri-County CAP
Provides rent and utility assistance to eligible households who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
http://www.tccap.org/nh-emergency-rental-assistance-program/
LGBTQ+
White Mountains Pride
A group dedicated to bringing celebration, education, empowerment, and inclusion to all LGBTQ people, and their friends, in the White Mountains region.
MENTAL HEALTH
Northern Human Services
Northern Human Services provides professional support and services to people affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, acquired brain injury or related disorders.
603-447-3347
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Starting Point
A private non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic violence across Carroll County. All of Starting Point’s services are free and confidential.
Conway Office: 603-447-2494
Southern Carroll County Office: 603-452-8014
https://www.startingpointnh.org/
YOUTH
Teen Health at White Mountain Community Health Care
Teenagers have free, confidential services by making an appointment directly with Lisa Cushing, PA-Ca. She can help teenagers talk through and access birth control options, STD screening and treatment, education, mental health support, and other health issues.
603-447-8900
https://whitemountainhealth.org/services/teen-health
ELDERS
The Gibson Center for Senior Services
A non-profit corporation providing services to senior citizens of Northern Carroll County programs, designed to serve the needs of senior residents through nutrition programs (home delivery, congregate meals and nutrition education), transportation programs for the elderly and disabled, social and educational programs to enable them to stay actively involved in their communities with purpose and dignity, and referral and networking programs with related community service agencies.
603-356-3231
MENTAL HEALTH
Northern Human Services – The Mental Health Center
Northern Human Services provides professional support and services to people affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, acquired brain injury or related disorders.
603-752-7404
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
RESPONSE to Domestic Abuse
Response to Sexual and Domestic Violence is a non-profit, confidential, non-discriminatory, community-based organization, designed to provide trauma informed services to all individuals impacted by sexual and domestic violence, creating a cultural change that promotes health and well-being to all populations within Coos County.
24/7 Response Hot Line: 1-866-662-4220
Text: 603-836-9060
CRIME (non-emergency)
New Hampshire Legal Aid
To assist in the delivery of legal services to low-income clients and to provide accurate information to the community. It is a joint effort of the Legal Services Agencies serving New Hampshire’s low-income population. We are a community of agencies dedicated to the ideal of equal access to justice.
The following 5 agencies work together to provide representation, legal advice, information, and support to clients with legal problems in New Hampshire.
- 603 Legal Aid (formerly Legal Advice & Referral Center or LARC and the Pro Bono Program of the NH Bar Association),
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance,
- The Disability Rights Center,
- Civil Practice Clinic at University of New Hampshire School of Law,
- New Hampshire Public Defender.
800-639-5290
603-224-3333
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
NHLA offers clients high quality civil legal services to address the legal problems that affect their daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire’s courts and before many of the local, state and federal agencies which play large roles in their lives.
1-800-562-3174
https://www.nhla.org/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Mount Washington Valley Supports Recovery Coalition
MWV Supports Recovery was formed to assess the needs of the community, develop action plans to support, educate and empower our community and thus promote successful long-term recovery.
Our focus is on celebrating the recovery movement and breaking down the stigma and discrimination by creating a unified voice for positive change. Trained recovery coaches walk side by side with individuals and their families assisting with needed resources and support, and we are working with every possible sector in this community to bring recovery support programs to the valley.
603-662-0668
https://www.mwvsupportsrecovery.org/
White Horse Recovery
A non-profit behavioral health center. that offers comprehensive secular and faith-based mental health services and substance use disorder programs for men, women, children and families aged six and up. They also offer ongoing recovery support programs to help adults through their recovery process. The organization is based on Christian principals. Their clinical team is comprised of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counsellors (LCMHC), Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counsellors (MLADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counsellors (LADC), Certified Recovery Support Workers (CRSW), and Recovery Coaches.
603-651-1441
https://whitehorserecovery.org/
FOOD SECURITY
Vaughan Community Services
The target population for the food pantry includes any with food insecurity including seniors living on fixed incomes, many families that are dependent on seasonal employment or those with limited financial resources, transient and homeless, including teens, those with mental health issues and, many that have temporary food insecurity for a variety of reasons.
603-356-2324
https://www.vaughannh.org/food-pantry
The Brown Church Food Pantry
Serves the towns of Conway, Eaton, Albany and Chatham. Families and individuals apply for support and are granted a variety of food and basic hygiene items.
603-447-3851
https://www.thebrownchurch.org/food-pantry/