Area Resources

Help  Lines:

Seniors & Disabled Information - Service Link 1-866 634-9412
Information & Homeless Hotline 2-1-1 (24 hrs/7 days)
Homeless Crisis and Referral for Greater Nashua Area  1-844-800-9911(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm only)  

Help with Addiction call 2-1-1 

Mental Health & Suicide Crisis Hotline and Mobile Help Response - call 9-8-8

Mental Health Intake available Mondays -Thursdays 8am to11:30am at Greater Nashua Mental Health 440 Amherst St., Nashua 603 889-6147     

Relay Service for the Deaf 1-800-735-2964 

NH Child and Elderly/Adult Reporting for Concerns of Abuse and Neglect 1-800-949-0470 or email at APSCentralIntake@dhhs.nh.gov  

 US Department of Social Security

Employment Services:

NH Department of Employment Security 603 882-5177 at 6 Townsend West, Nashua.  Employment Opportunities, Job Fairs and apply for unemployment benefits.

SNHS Child Care Resource & Referral   603 578-1386 ext. 31 at 134 Allds St., Nashua

Eviction Explanation and Diversion with NH Courts  (click heading for link)

Financial Assistance Programs:

Southern NH Department of Health and Human Service 1-844-275-3447 (State Welfare Office)

On line application available at https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/ .

District Office to Apply for Food Stamps Program (SNAP) · Cash Assistance for familes with children (TANFor FAP)
Old Age Assistance (OAA) · Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB)
Medical Assistance (Medicaid) · Child Care
Aid to the Totally and Permanently Disabled (APTD):

State Welfare Family Assistance Division
26 Whipple Street  (moved from Pine St. Extension on 3/20/18)
Nashua, NH 03060-3044
1-844-275-3447

Social Security Administration

1-800-772-1213            TTY 1-800-325-0778

Nashua Social Security Office
175 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03064 880-0295

For information about:
Application for a Social Security Card
SSI Payments and Eligibility Factors
Medicare

Heat, Electric And Extra Food Help:

Southern NH Services Programs 603 889-3440  Fuel Assistance and Electric Discount Program
134 Allds Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Fuel (Heat) Assistance and Electric Discount Program 603 889-3440
The Fuel Assistance program helps approximately 19,000 low-income households pay for fuel bills. The program provides payments directly to the household’s fuel supplier. Participants must meet gross income criteria.
To apply, call the number listed above. You will be asked to gather your expenses and bring proof of your income.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 1-800-322-1073
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC provides supplemental nutritious food and education to pregnant and breast feeding women. It also provides food to infants and children up to 5 years of age.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program 1-800-WIC-4321
CSFP provides supplemental nutritious food elderly persons aged 60 and over, and pregnant and post-partum women. CSFP provides participants with a monthly allotment of USDA commodity foods, including fruit juices, instant potatoes, powdered and evaporated milk, dry cereals, powdered eggs, cheese and canned fruits, meats and vegetables. Gross income criteria apply. Please contact the welfare office or telephone number listed above for more information.

Weatherization Assistance Programs 603 647-4470 Funds energy improvements in the homes of approximately 600 low-income families.

Senior Elderly Assistance Program 603 889-3440 For elders who are not income eligible for Fuel Assistance but have a compelling need for a one-time grant.

Neighbor Helping Neighbor 603 889-3440 Helps households facing disconnect or heating emergencies that are not income eligible and have not previously received fuel assistance.

Governor’s Office of Energy and Community Service 603 271-2611

Health Care and Prescriptions Assistance:

NH Medical Insurance for Kids  The State Medical and Dental Insurance Programs for pregnancy women, children pre-birth to age 19 years.  There are different level of plans available depending on your income to make sure all children without access to Health Insurance is able to get covered.  This is now administrated under the State Welfare Office or the Southern NH Health and Human Services at 26 Whipple St., Nashua, NH 03060.  Information 1-844-275-3447.  Apply on line at www.nheasy.nh.gov by applying for Medical Assistance.

NH Medicaid Program is available for very low income populations.   Apply directly to  Southern NH Health and Human Services at 26 Whipple St., Nashua, NH 03060.  Information 1-844-275-3447.  Apply on line at www.nheasy.nh.gov by applying for Medical Assistance.

Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center 603 821-7788.  Health care on sliding scale fee. No one is turned away due to their inability to pay.  Has pharmacy available on site.  Also will assist with applying to State Medicaid Insurance.

Lamprey Health Center  603 883-1626 22 Prospect St. Nashua, NH A non profit agency provides Health Care for those not covered by Health Care Insurance.  Can provide health care services on sliding scale basis or free depending on income.  Can also provide referrals to specialists if needed.    

Prescription Assistance Programs 603 225-0900 provides locations which can assist with applications for free or low pay prescriptions throught National Drug Company Assistance Programs.  These are usually available through Hospitals and your own doctor's offices.

For NH RX Discount Card available for any NH Citizen www.nhrxcard.com/index.php . 

Service Link Hot LIne 1(866) 634-9412 This hotline provides help with picking the right Medicare Part B and D Plan,  Assistance with the Medicare Copay if you have a low income and other questions and concerns about Health Care Services and needs for Elderly and Disabled.  

Housing Assistance:

NH Housing Finance Authority - 1-800-439-7247 Direct List of Subsidized Housing.   Apply for Section 8 Housing.

Nashua Housing Authority Applications at 603 883-5661 for an application.

Manchester Housing Authority Applications at www.manchesterhousing.org or 603 624-2100.

Legal Assistance:

Legal Advice & Referral Center 1-800-639-5290 or 603 224-3333
PO Box 4147
Manchester, NH 03302-4147
Legal advice and referral center for these and other issues:
Security Deposits, Custody Rights, Tenant Rights, Domestic Violence
Eviction Process, Debt Crisis, Divorce/Separation, Town & City Welfare

NH Legal Assistance 1-800-517-0577 

Civil Legal Services for Low-income Persons: Administrative Office, Community Education and Legal Rights Outreach located at 15 Green St, Concord, NH 03301.

Food Pantries:

St. John Neumann Catholic Church 603 880-4689
Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rte 101A (Behind Friendly’s)
Merrimack, NH 03054

Food and Clothing Pantries:

Soup Kitchens:

Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter 603 889-7770
7 days 7 - 8 a.m. & 12 - 6 p.m.
2 Quincy Street
PO Box 3116
Nashua, NH 03061

Food - Other Programs:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formally known as Food Stamps  1-844-275-3447  State Food Assistance Program for low or no income individuals and households.  Although most people refer to them as "Food Stamps" they now use a debit card instead of paper "stamps".  Assistance can be applied for directly by going to a Regional State Office.  Our Regional Office is located at Department of Health and Human Services at 26 Whipple St., Nashua, NH.  Usualy applications are scheduled 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Office but Emergency or Expedited Food Assistance can be applied for from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.  Identification and documentation will be required.  On line application www.nheasy.nh.gov .

Nutrition Education 603 673-2510
Hillsboro County Cooperative Extension
468 Rte 13 South
Milford, NH 03055
Provides low-income people with basic skills to serve nutritious foods to their families. Trained program associates teach people in small groups or on a one to one basis. Subjects taught include the essentials of good nutrition, skills in food preparation, food buying, serving nutritious low-cost meals, managing available resources including food stamps, and proper food storage and sanitation.

Meals on Wheels (St. Joseph's Community Services) 603 424-1472
395 D.W. Highway
Merrimack NH 03054
Prepared Meal Programs for the Elderly and Disabled who are homebound

Shelters (Emergency):  Call for Greater Nashua Homeless at 1-844-800-9911 or 2-1-1 for shelters available.  

Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter 603 889-7770
2 Quincy Street, Nashua (Office)
29 Kinsley Street, Nashua

Families in Transition and New Horizon's Shelter 603 668-1877
199 Manchester St, Manchester

Referrals/ Resources For The Homeless & Needy:

The Front Door Agency  603 886-2866
214 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Transitional housing program for single mothers returning to school.
Security Deposit Loan Program for rentals.

St. John Neumann Outreach 603 880-8689
Rte 101A
Merrimack, NH 03054
Assistance with utility shut off and evictions.


Domestic Violence Shelters & Services/Child Abuse and Neglect:

Bridges - Rape and Assault Support Services 603 889-0858
24 Hour Crisis Line 603 883-3044
Bridges
PO Box 217
Nashua, NH 03061

NH Division for Children, Youth and Families Reporting
Report Child Abuse, Neglect or Concerns: In NH 1-800-894-5533 or APSCentralIntake@dhhs.gov 

NH Bureau of Elderly and Adult Reporting    In NH 1-800-949-0470 or 603 271-7014 or APSCentralIntake@dhhs.gov  For concerns or reporting physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, self-neglect or finacial exploitation abuse of adults.

Transportation Services:

Nashua Transit System
For Merrimack Seniors 60 years or older & Disabled Adult only.  Paratransit door-to-door transportation from Merrimack to Nashua  $4.00 each way.   Application approval required.
Application & Information 603 821-2031.

Caregivers of Catholic Charities
700 East Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
603 662-4948  
Transportation and food delivery for low income elderly or disabled for medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking needs, etc.
Application and approval required.

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