LANCASTER, 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
Crime
Domestic Violence
Youth
HOUSING
Lancaster Housing Authority
A public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
603-752-4240
https://nhhousing.outsystemsenterprise.com/hcvapp/
Tyler Blain House
Tyler Blain House provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals and families.
603-788-2344
http://www.tccap.org/services/health/homelessness/
YOUTH
Waypoint Family Resource Center
Offers an array of services to address needs at every age and stage of life, including support and education groups & classes,playgroups, grandparent / kinship navigators,perinatal addiction care coordination, multi-cultural supports, with interpreters,mental health counseling, help with parenting and early childhood development, help during pregnancy.
603-788-4172
The Child Advocacy Center of Coos County
To provide all victims of child abuse in New Hampshire a neutral environment where justice, healing, equity and prevention are fostered through the consistent, high quality and sustaining collaboration of community partners.
603-788-8201
https://www.cac-nh.org/centers/cac-coos-county/
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
- New Hampshire Public Defender.
800-639-5290
603-224-3333
MENTAL HEALTH
White Mountain Mental Health at Weeks Medical Center
Behavioral health treatments for patients suffering from both psychiatric and medical disorders.
603-788-5095
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Burch House Shelter
The Burch House Shelter is a 10 bedroom farmhouse that can house up to 15 women and children who are seeking safety from the immediate threat of abuse.
603-444-0624
http://www.tccap.org/the-burch-house-shelter/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Weeks North Country Recovery Center
A treatment center for individuals dealing with an addiction to drugs, opioids, alcohol, and all substance use disorders. The program utilizes medication assisted recovery (MAR), case management services, substance use and mental health counseling, and group psychotherapy as an aid to recovery.
603-444-2277
https://weeksmedical.org/services/addiction/
FOOD SECURITY
Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center
Runs a food access program with farmers and growers to collect excess food and distribute it to recipient organizations who work with food insecure families and individuals throughout the service region.
603-788-4183