Who do I call first for disability services in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and New Hampshire vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Merrimack County.

Is help available in Spanish in Merrimack County?

Yes. This Merrimack County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most New Hampshire agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Merrimack County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Merrimack County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Merrimack County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Merrimack County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Granite State Independent Living - Concord ((603) 228-9680, Concord)
Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) ((603) 228-9680, Concord)
Project SEARCH — Concord Hospital (Concord). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of New Hampshire. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
HealthFirst - Franklin HQ (603-934-1464, Franklin)
HealthFirst at Archways (603-934-1464, Franklin)
Council For Exceptional Children Newhampshire (CONCORD)
Pine Haven Boys Center (ALLENSTOWN)
Second Start (CONCORD)
Spaulding Academy & Family Services (NORTHFIELD)
Abigael Eastman Counseling Services (603-229-7260, CONCORD). Children's mental-health clinic
Above And Beyond Caring Services (912-269-2334, CONCORD). Group home / residential (I/DD)
Achieving Stars Nh Llc (833-666-3115, CONCORD). Behavioral health agency
Aerie Healthcare Llc (603-986-3356, CONCORD). Behavioral health agency
Franklin Vna & Hospice (603-934-3454, FRANKLIN)
Granite Vna, Inc (603-224-4093, CONCORD)
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice (603-526-4077, NEW LONDON)
B.T.S. Llc (603-866-6653, HOOKSETT). Medical & accessible transport
Century Ambulance Service (603-545-2579, CONCORD). Medical & accessible transport
D & B Medical Logistics Llc (603-415-1150, CONCORD). Medical & accessible transport
Damson Helping Hands (978-242-2889, CONCORD). Medical & accessible transport
Fayette Street Project (Concord)
Fellowship Apartments (Concord)
Meadow Brook (Epsom)

Statewide programs serving Merrimack County

These serve every county in New Hampshire, including Merrimack County.

Institute on Disability. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Center - New Hampshire (800-834-1721). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities ((603) 271-3236). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) (603-862-0357). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Parent Information Center of New Hampshire ((603) 224-7005). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in New Hampshire

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