Who do I call first for disability services in Strafford 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 Strafford County.

Is help available in Spanish in Strafford County?

Yes. This Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford County, New Hampshire

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford County

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

Granite State Independent Living - Dover ((603) 228-9680, Dover)
The Arc of New Hampshire. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Greater Seacoast Health (603-749-2346, Somersworth)
Mobile Van 1 (603-766-9220, Somersworth)
Somersworth High School (603-692-2431, Somersworth)
Monarch School Of New England (ROCHESTER)
One World Language School (DURHAM)
Rochester Learning Academy (SOMERSWORTH)
St Charles School (ROCHESTER)
Bdr Recovery Holdings 11 Lincoln Llc (603-699-9000, ROCHESTER). Behavioral health agency
Bdr Recovery Holdings 259 Llc (617-293-1000, SOMERSWORTH). Substance-use treatment
Be. Counseling, Llc (978-378-0331, DOVER). Adult mental-health clinic
Behavioral Health And Developmental Services Of Strafford County, Inc (603-516-9300, DOVER). Early intervention (birth–3)
Cornerstone Vna (603-332-1133, ROCHESTER)
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner (603-692-0200, SOMERSWORTH)
Bdr Transport Services Llc (617-293-1000, SOMERSWORTH). Medical & accessible transport
Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc (603-623-8863, ROCHESTER). Medical & accessible transport
Kg&Lm Transportation (207-420-1007, SOMERSWORTH). Medical & accessible transport
Chaplin Adrien Chasse Village (Rochester)
Covered Bridge Manor (Dover)
Laurel Terrace (Rochester)
Mayor Roland Roberge Manor ((603) 330-3217, Rochester)
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Of Stafford County Inc (DOVER)
Accessibility For New England (603-397-9534, STRAFFORD). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Strafford County

These serve every county in New Hampshire, including Strafford 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

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