Wellness Resources
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ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD
Food Stamps: NH Health and Human Services Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH (603) 332-9120 ext. 2, then ext. 3.
Barrington Community Food Pantry: 105 Ramsdell Lane (Residents only) Thurs 6—7:30 pm (603) 664-0233 http://www.barringtonfoodpantry.org/
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) : Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for low income new mothers, infants, children to age 6 . Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. By appointment only. For more information call (603) 332-4358
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for seniors 60+. Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. For more information call (603) 994-6368
End 68 Hours of Hunger: https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/barrington/ Parents of children can contact their school’s guidance counselor to see if their school is participating and request a backpack of food to take home over weekends or holiday breaks.
NH Food Bank: SNAP/Food stamp application assistance and advocacy. (603) 669-9725x224 United Way of the Greater Seacoast: list of all local food pantries www.uwgs.org
Meals on Wheels: 9 Bartlett Ave. Somersworth, NH 03878- 1802 (603) 692-4211
Food Stamps: NH Health and Human Services Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH (603) 332-9120 ext. 2, then ext. 3.
Barrington Community Food Pantry: 105 Ramsdell Lane (Residents only) Thurs 6—7:30 pm (603) 664-0233 http://www.barringtonfoodpantry.org/
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) : Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for low income new mothers, infants, children to age 6 . Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. By appointment only. For more information call (603) 332-4358
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Federally funded free program to improve nutritional health for seniors 60+. Available through Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. For more information call (603) 994-6368
End 68 Hours of Hunger: https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/barrington/ Parents of children can contact their school’s guidance counselor to see if their school is participating and request a backpack of food to take home over weekends or holiday breaks.
NH Food Bank: SNAP/Food stamp application assistance and advocacy. (603) 669-9725x224 United Way of the Greater Seacoast: list of all local food pantries www.uwgs.org
Meals on Wheels: 9 Bartlett Ave. Somersworth, NH 03878- 1802 (603) 692-4211
FUEL, ELECTRIC AND CAR ASSISTANCE
Fuel Assistance: Community Action Partnership of Strafford County: The Low Income Heating Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with assistance in paying their energy bills during the winter. Benefits are calculated on household income, energy costs, and housing type. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. They began taking appointments on November 1st. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500. Call NOW if you think you might require assistance this winter as they may run out of funds.
Electrical Assistance: The New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program gives income eligible customers a discount on their monthly electric bills depending on gross household income, household size, and electricity use. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500 **Note: Eligible households can apply for and receive both fuel and electrical assistance.
Citizens Energy Corporation: www.citizensenergy.com Utility energy efficiency programs and rebates. Residents of NH can apply for this based on eligibility. (877) 563-4645
Stay Warm NH: www.staywarmnh.org, email: [email protected]
Our Town Electricity: www.OTElectricity.com, www.otchoice.com (603) 776-2500
Traveling to CHaD in Lebanon? Check in with the Family Center at the hospital for a gas card. (603) 653-9899
Gasbuddy: Find the cheapest gas in your area www.gasbuddy.com
Natural Gas: For eligible Unitil and National Grid customers. Typical savings are $200 per year. www.unitil.com
NH Electric Co-op: www.nhec.com (800) 698-2007 ENH POWER: Residential electricity for less www.residentpower.com (800) 549-6160
Fuel Assistance: Community Action Partnership of Strafford County: The Low Income Heating Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with assistance in paying their energy bills during the winter. Benefits are calculated on household income, energy costs, and housing type. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. They began taking appointments on November 1st. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500. Call NOW if you think you might require assistance this winter as they may run out of funds.
Electrical Assistance: The New Hampshire Electric Assistance Program gives income eligible customers a discount on their monthly electric bills depending on gross household income, household size, and electricity use. Applications are taken through our Outreach offices in Dover, Rochester and Farmington, and at selected sites around Strafford County. To make an appointment or learn more, contact (603) 435-2500 **Note: Eligible households can apply for and receive both fuel and electrical assistance.
Citizens Energy Corporation: www.citizensenergy.com Utility energy efficiency programs and rebates. Residents of NH can apply for this based on eligibility. (877) 563-4645
Stay Warm NH: www.staywarmnh.org, email: [email protected]
Our Town Electricity: www.OTElectricity.com, www.otchoice.com (603) 776-2500
Traveling to CHaD in Lebanon? Check in with the Family Center at the hospital for a gas card. (603) 653-9899
Gasbuddy: Find the cheapest gas in your area www.gasbuddy.com
Natural Gas: For eligible Unitil and National Grid customers. Typical savings are $200 per year. www.unitil.com
NH Electric Co-op: www.nhec.com (800) 698-2007 ENH POWER: Residential electricity for less www.residentpower.com (800) 549-6160
ASSISTANCE WITH TELEPHONES
SafeLink: Free cell phone if income eligible. www.safelinkwireless.com or (800) 723-3546
Link-up: Telephone programs can reduce installation fees and reduce your telephone bills. Call 211 or www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Free Telephone Directory: (800) 373-3411 or 411
SafeLink: Free cell phone if income eligible. www.safelinkwireless.com or (800) 723-3546
Link-up: Telephone programs can reduce installation fees and reduce your telephone bills. Call 211 or www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states
Free Telephone Directory: (800) 373-3411 or 411
ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE AND PRESCRIPTIONS
If you can’t afford your prescriptions, ask your doctor for samples.
Patient Advocate Foundation: Financial Assistance with Co-Pays: with specific diagnoses www.patientadvocate.org (800) 532-5274
“The Medicine Program:” Free Prescription Medications to those who qualify. (573) 996-7300 www.themedicineprogram.com
Medication Assistance Program at Wentworth Douglass Hospital: (603) 740-3376
Medication Assistance Program at Frisbie Memorial Hospital: (603) 332-3100 x8628 Prescription Drug Savings Card Program: Save an average of 20% www.familywize.com
Target, Hannaford and Wal-Mart: hundreds of $4.00 prescriptions: Check their websites or ask the pharmacist.
New Generation, Inc.: 586 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland Transitional shelter for pregnant women and new mothers/babies age 18+ (603) 436-4989
Goodwin Community Health: 311 Rte. 108, Somersworth. Healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured—adults, elders, children and teens.
Children’s Medicaid Unity: (800) 852-3345 NH DHHS Rochester Office: www.dhhs.nh.gov 332-9120 or (800) 852-3345
NH Medication Bridge: www.healthynh.com (603) 225-0900
Healthcare for the Homeless: Not only for people living in shelters or on the street, but for anyone living in temporary housing, including those "sofa-surfing", living in a campground or a winter rental. Patients seen on the van can pay with Medicaid or other insurance if they have it; if not, there is no charge. Sponsored by Families First (888) 922-0005 DOVER: Train Station, Chestnut Street
If you can’t afford your prescriptions, ask your doctor for samples.
Patient Advocate Foundation: Financial Assistance with Co-Pays: with specific diagnoses www.patientadvocate.org (800) 532-5274
“The Medicine Program:” Free Prescription Medications to those who qualify. (573) 996-7300 www.themedicineprogram.com
Medication Assistance Program at Wentworth Douglass Hospital: (603) 740-3376
Medication Assistance Program at Frisbie Memorial Hospital: (603) 332-3100 x8628 Prescription Drug Savings Card Program: Save an average of 20% www.familywize.com
Target, Hannaford and Wal-Mart: hundreds of $4.00 prescriptions: Check their websites or ask the pharmacist.
New Generation, Inc.: 586 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland Transitional shelter for pregnant women and new mothers/babies age 18+ (603) 436-4989
Goodwin Community Health: 311 Rte. 108, Somersworth. Healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured—adults, elders, children and teens.
Children’s Medicaid Unity: (800) 852-3345 NH DHHS Rochester Office: www.dhhs.nh.gov 332-9120 or (800) 852-3345
NH Medication Bridge: www.healthynh.com (603) 225-0900
Healthcare for the Homeless: Not only for people living in shelters or on the street, but for anyone living in temporary housing, including those "sofa-surfing", living in a campground or a winter rental. Patients seen on the van can pay with Medicaid or other insurance if they have it; if not, there is no charge. Sponsored by Families First (888) 922-0005 DOVER: Train Station, Chestnut Street
HOMELESS EMERGENCY SERVICES
Greater Seacoast Coordinated Entry Homeless prevention & diversion services: Shelter referrals for individuals /families in Strafford and Eastern Rockingham counties who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, contact 603-435-2448.
My Friend’s Place in Dover: (603) 749-3017
Homeless Center for Strafford County: http://www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org/ (603) 332-3065 Referral needed. (See Greater Seacoast Coordinated Entry Program above)
Crossroads House: https://www.crossroadshouse.org/
Family Promise: https://familypromisesnh.org/
HAVEN: Short-term emergency shelter. Provides women and their children with a safe environment to heal from abuse and to rebuild their lives. 24 Hour Hotline: 603-994-7233 Lydia’s House of Hope A transitional housing & training program for homeless families and single women. Phone 692-3100
Lydia’s House of Hope: A transitional housing & training program for homeless families and single women. Phone 692-3100
Veterans Inc. www.veteransinc.org (603) 401-2537
Greater Seacoast Coordinated Entry Homeless prevention & diversion services: Shelter referrals for individuals /families in Strafford and Eastern Rockingham counties who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, contact 603-435-2448.
My Friend’s Place in Dover: (603) 749-3017
Homeless Center for Strafford County: http://www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org/ (603) 332-3065 Referral needed. (See Greater Seacoast Coordinated Entry Program above)
Crossroads House: https://www.crossroadshouse.org/
Family Promise: https://familypromisesnh.org/
HAVEN: Short-term emergency shelter. Provides women and their children with a safe environment to heal from abuse and to rebuild their lives. 24 Hour Hotline: 603-994-7233 Lydia’s House of Hope A transitional housing & training program for homeless families and single women. Phone 692-3100
Lydia’s House of Hope: A transitional housing & training program for homeless families and single women. Phone 692-3100
Veterans Inc. www.veteransinc.org (603) 401-2537
OTHER RESOURCES
HAVEN: https://havennh.org/ -- Offices in Portsmouth and Rochester. Supports survivors of all ages of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse and stalking. Provides 24-hour crisis services via hotline, accompaniments to hospitals, police departments, courts etc. Also provides support groups.
Parenting Classes: Offices in Portsmouth and Somersworth. Provides dental, health care and parenting classes to caregivers. https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/family-programs/parenting-classes-family-groups/
Community Action: https://www.straffordcap.org/about-us -- Mission is to educate, advocate and assist people in Strafford County to help meet their basic needs and promote self-sufficiency. --Located right in Rochester and offers tons of programs for families.
NH Financial Assistance to Needy Families: https://singlemotherguide.com/new-hampshire-tanf/
Goodwin Community Health: https://goodwinch.org/ -- Located in Somersworth. Offers family and parenting programming. Provides health services. https://goodwinch.org/lgbtqia/ -- This part of their site offers links to support services for LGBTIQ persons
Dover Adult Learning: http://www.doveradultlearning.org/ -- Located in Dover and offers lots of programs for adults to help them with education and job services. Offers so many courses that would be helpful to folks in our area.
Legal Assistance: Family Legal office providing free legal advice for those looking for it in family law, divorce etc. Offices in Concord and Dover. https://www.top-nh-divorce-attorneys.com/about?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoqDtBRD-ARIsAL4pviD9vPC4ofTxuM0IYF_nqidM_aWimbKPNLUe1jz1tumFPNxddyEDrd8aAjwAEALw_wcB --
Legal Assistance: https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/victim-assistance/address-confidentiality.htm Address Confidentiality Program for folks who are fleeing domestic violence and need to keep new addresses confidential.
Barrington Public Library: https://www.barringtonlibrary.com/webnh.asp
HAVEN: https://havennh.org/ -- Offices in Portsmouth and Rochester. Supports survivors of all ages of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse and stalking. Provides 24-hour crisis services via hotline, accompaniments to hospitals, police departments, courts etc. Also provides support groups.
Parenting Classes: Offices in Portsmouth and Somersworth. Provides dental, health care and parenting classes to caregivers. https://www.familiesfirstseacoast.org/family-programs/parenting-classes-family-groups/
Community Action: https://www.straffordcap.org/about-us -- Mission is to educate, advocate and assist people in Strafford County to help meet their basic needs and promote self-sufficiency. --Located right in Rochester and offers tons of programs for families.
NH Financial Assistance to Needy Families: https://singlemotherguide.com/new-hampshire-tanf/
Goodwin Community Health: https://goodwinch.org/ -- Located in Somersworth. Offers family and parenting programming. Provides health services. https://goodwinch.org/lgbtqia/ -- This part of their site offers links to support services for LGBTIQ persons
Dover Adult Learning: http://www.doveradultlearning.org/ -- Located in Dover and offers lots of programs for adults to help them with education and job services. Offers so many courses that would be helpful to folks in our area.
Legal Assistance: Family Legal office providing free legal advice for those looking for it in family law, divorce etc. Offices in Concord and Dover. https://www.top-nh-divorce-attorneys.com/about?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoqDtBRD-ARIsAL4pviD9vPC4ofTxuM0IYF_nqidM_aWimbKPNLUe1jz1tumFPNxddyEDrd8aAjwAEALw_wcB --
Legal Assistance: https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/victim-assistance/address-confidentiality.htm Address Confidentiality Program for folks who are fleeing domestic violence and need to keep new addresses confidential.
Barrington Public Library: https://www.barringtonlibrary.com/webnh.asp
BARRINGTON WELFARE OFFICE RESOURCES
Ready Rides: (603) 244-8719
211 NH (Community Resources & After Hours Homeless Issues): 2-1-1
Coordinated Entry (Access to Shelters & Other Shelter Issues): (603) 435-2448
Service Link (Elderly & Disabled Services): (603) 332-7398
Goodwin Community Health: (603) 749-2346
NH State Office of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-622-9230
Veterans Count: (603) 621-3570
Ready Rides: (603) 244-8719
211 NH (Community Resources & After Hours Homeless Issues): 2-1-1
Coordinated Entry (Access to Shelters & Other Shelter Issues): (603) 435-2448
Service Link (Elderly & Disabled Services): (603) 332-7398
Goodwin Community Health: (603) 749-2346
NH State Office of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-622-9230
Veterans Count: (603) 621-3570
