New Hampshire Theatre Project
provides a welcoming environment for youth, artists, and community members to experience self-discovery and growth through the art and process of theatre.
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provides a welcoming environment for youth, artists, and community members to experience self-discovery and growth through the art and process of theatre.
Watch a video of our story
NH Rapid Response Access Point is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—by phone, text or chat: 833-710-6477 or NH988.com.
Caring help at your fingertips. and, if needed, we will come to you.
If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Spanish-speaking Option: 1-888-628-9454
Options for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals: dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
Provides free and confidential 24/7 support to anyone in any type of crisis from a crisis counselor.
Text "HOME" to 741741 |
Message on WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=14437877678&text=HELLO&app_absent=0
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Suicide Hotline, Portsmouth NH (603) 433-5270, option 1
Maine Crisis Hotline 1-888-568-1112
Riverbend Psychiatric Emergency Services 1-833-710-6477
National Alliance on Mental Illness 1-800-464-5767 (Press 1)
Intentional Peer Support Warmline Maine 1-866-771-WARM (9276) or 711 (Maine Relay)
National Institute of Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
US Department of Veterans Affairs
NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention
Haven - 24-hour Confidential Support Line: 1-603-994-7233
From the IREX CONFLICT PREVENTION & PEER MEDIATION TOOLKIT:
Signs of Abuse of Neglect:
● Malnutrition/dehydration
● Fear or severe anxiety around certain people
● Withdrawal and isolation
● Stealing
● Threats or intimidation
● Nonconsensual sexual acts
● Unexplained health changes
● Unexplained bruises, welts, or burns
● Injuries on the back, neck, back of legs, face
● Self destructive feelings or behavior
For children, call (603) 271-6562 (Division for Children, Youth and Families of NH)
(800) 894-5533 (In-state only)
For adults, call (603) 271-7014 (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services NH)
DCYF (Division for Children, Youth and Families of NH)
DCYF is a branch of the NH state government that manages protective programs on behalf of children, youth and their families. Intake lines are staffed 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. DCYF staff provide a wide range of family-centered services with the goal of meeting the needs of parents and their children and strengthening the family system. Services are designed to support families and children in their own homes and communities whenever possible. *By NH law any person who suspects that a child under age 18 has been abused or neglected must report that suspicion immediately to DCYF.
BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services NH)
The Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) carries out the legal requirements of the Protective Services to Adults Law under the Adult Protection Program. The purpose of the law, which is civil and not criminal, is to provide protection for vulnerable adults who are age 18 and older, who are abused, neglected, exploited, or self-neglecting. If you suspect a vulnerable adult may be subject to abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect, you are urged to make a report immediately to BEAS. *Reports are confidential and can be made anonymously.
Toll Free in NH: 1-800-949-0470
Fax: 603-271-6875
For concerns of individuals in Nursing or Assisted Living Facilities– Contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman at (800) 442-5640 or (603) 271-4375.
Trans Lifeline, 877-565-8860
LGBT National Hotline, 888-843-4564, help@LGBThotline.org
