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Canterbury
Odyssey Family Center
367 Shaker Road
Canterbury, NH  
Phone #: 783-9104
Web Address: http://www.odysseycounseling.org/

Services provided by this agency:  Counseling,Crisis Intervention,Family Planning / Prenatal Assistance,Family Support,Mental Health,Parenting Assistance,Residential Placement

Description:  
A family residential treatment program for pregnant and/or parenting women and their children that addresses substance abuse and mental health problems. Provides: individual, group & family counseling; substance abuse education & counseling; comprehensive assessment; medical care for women & children.



Concord
Family Resource Connection
NH State Library
Concord, NH  
Phone #: 800-298-4321
Web Address: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc/

Services provided by this agency:  Counseling,Early Learning,Family Planning / Prenatal Assistance,Family Support,Libraries,Literacy,Media Resources,Mental Health,Parenting Assistance

Description:  
Free lending library, information and referral, research services about all aspects of raising, caring for and educating young children, especially those with special needs.



Gilford
Horizons Counseling Center
25 Country Club Road
Suite 705
Gilford, NH  03249
Phone #: 603-524-8005
Web Address: n/a
E-Mail: horizonscounseling@verizon.net


Services provided by this agency:  Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment, Counseling

Description:  
Evaluation and Referral
To provide comprehensive clinical assessment of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders for youth and adults with recommendation made around the treatment that would be most effective in addressing identified needs.  This includes referral to a level of care not available through Horizons Counseling Center.

Individual Counseling Program
To provide individual counseling for young people dealing with problems resulting from their use of alcohol and other drugs.  This includes helping young people address the mental health issues that arise from or are exacerbated by their substance use and abuse.  Families are encouraged to take an active part in the treatment process whenever possible.

Choices
An 8 week group counseling program where young people have the opportunity to examine their choices and the ramification of those choices in all aspects of their lives, including the choice to use or not to use alcohol and other drugs.  It also provides a forum for examining the effects of alcohol and other drug use on one's choices. 



Laconia
Child and Family Services
95 Water Street
Laconia, NH  03246
Phone #: 603-524-5835
Web Address: http://www.cfsnh.org
E-Mail: info@cfsnh.org


Services provided by this agency:  Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment, Counseling, Family Support, Supervised Visitation

Description:  
Services include:

Adolescent Treatment Initiative
Providing early detection and intensive treatment for adolescents experiencing substance abuse issues.

Child Health Support Services (Parent Aide)
Short term in home parental education on budgeting, household management, parenting, and other related issues.

Integrated Home Based Services (IHB)
90 day service provided to restore positive functioning families.  Includes family therapy, tracking, and / or parent aide.

Counseling
Therapeutic counseling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families.  Assistance with child behaviors, problems in school, divorce and step-family adjustment, family violence, relationship conflicts, emotional complaints, stress, addictive and self-defeating behaviors, loss and trauma, anxiety, phobias, compulsions.

Permanency Solutions (ISO)
A high intensity, multi-faceted program that tailors a variety of therapeutic, social, and community based services to the specific needs of a child and their families.



Community Action Program / Family Planning
121 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH  03246
Phone #: 603-524-5453
Contact Name: Jean Boynton
Web Address: www.bm-cap.org
E-Mail: jboynton@bmcap-lcfc.org


Services provided by this agency:  Counseling, Counseling, Family Planning / Prenatal Assistance, HIV Counseling, STD Clinics, Teen Clinic

Description:  

Family Planning

Family Planning provides access to preventative and reproductive health care for women and teens.  Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners provide confidential reproductive health care, including:

v      Comprehensive gynecological examinations

v      Screening tests including pap smears and breast exams

v      Routine laboratory testing

v      Testing, treatment and medications for sexually transmitted diseases

v      Diagnosis and treatment of common gynecological problems

v      Pregnancy tests and options counseling

v      Education about reproductive health issues and contraceptive options

v      Pharmacy service including prescription contraceptive methods and other supplies

v      Free immunization for Hepatitis A and B for those 19 and older

Services are available on a sliding fee scale with no one denied access due to age or income.  Currently accepting Medicaid and other insurances- call to verify that we accept your insurance

The Family Planning Program's Community Education Service promotes reproductive and sexual health through services to schools, parents groups, and professional and community organizations.

Services available include workshops, lectures, and training designed for specific audiences on topics such as sexuality, adolescent development, and reproductive health issues including HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.  Consultation services for sexuality education programs and curriculum development are also available.

For information, call 934-4905 (Franklin), 524-5453 (Laconia), or 536-3584 (Plymouth) or Ossipee (539-7552).

Teen Clinic

RESPECT     Resources to Educate, Support and Protect Every Community Teen program strives to meet the specific needs of teenagers in accessing reproductive health care.

In addition to all Family Planning medical services, RESPECT staff provides education and counseling on topics such as: birth control, sexuality, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, communication with parents, healthy relationships, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

RESPECT services are provided on a sliding fee scale, and no one will be denied access because of an inability to pay.  We currently accept Medicaid and other insurances- call to verify if we accept your insurance.  Under federal guidelines, parental consent is not required, and all services and visits are completely confidential.

No appointment is necessary at Family Planning, and walk-in services are available at RESPECT clinics in Ossipee (on Mondays, 2:30-5:30), from 2:00-6:00 in Laconia on Tuesday, in Plymouth on Wednesday and Franklin(on Thursday.

For information, call 934-4905 (Franklin), 524-5453 (Laconia), 539-7552 (Ossipee), 536-3564 (Plymouth),

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinics

Confidential services are available for teens and adults at risk of having an STD.  Services for both men and women include a medical evaluation, laboratory testing, partner referral, and treatment (including medications).

Clinic services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income with no one denied services due to an inability to pay.  Walk-in clinic hours are available in Laconia and Plymouth and appointments can be made in Franklin and Ossipee.

For information, call 934-4905 (Franklin), 524-5453 (Laconia), 539-7552 (Ossipee) or 536-3564 (Plymouth).

HIV Counseling and Testing Services

Individuals at risk for contracting HIV are provided confidential or anonymous counseling and testing to determine their HIV antibody status.  Counseling, information on risk reduction and referrals for support services are available.

Clinic services are provided on a sliding fee scale and are available to anyone regardless of the ability to pay.  The clinic in your area can provide testing times and days.  Walk-in clinic hours are available in Laconia and Plymouth, and appointments can be made in Franklin and Ossipee.For information, call 934-4905 (Franklin), 524-5453 (Laconia), 539-7552 (Ossipee) or 536-3564 (Plymouth).

Prenatal Services

The Prenatal Program promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes by providing access to comprehensive care to income-eligible pregnant women and teens who reside in Belknap County.  Services are provided by health care professionals, including Certified Nurse Midwives, physicians, a social worker, nutritionists, and a child birth educator.

Patients receive ongoing medical care, nutrition education including breastfeeding support, WIC services, social services, prenatal health education, childbirth education, access to educational resources, smoking cessation classes, and referrals for other supports.  Patients receive assistance applying for Medicaid and other support services.




Genesis Behavioral Health
771 North Main Street
Laconia, NH  03246
Phone #: 603-524-1100
Web Address: http://www.genesisbh.org
E-Mail: info@genesisbh.org


Services provided by this agency:  Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment, Counseling, Family Support, Mental Health, Mentoring, Mentoring, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention

Description:  
Child and Family Department
To help children and adolescents with mental health problems live happy, productive lives and to provide support to their families.  Services and programs could include case management, individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric services, including evaluations and medication management, mental illness management services (MIMS), therapeutic recreational experiences for kids (TREK) and psychological testing and evaluation.  Services are home, school, community, and office-based.

Adolescent Treatment Initiative (ATI)
To provide substance sbuse treatment to adolescents and their families utilizing evidenced-based practices.  The Global Assessment of individual Needs (GAIN) is an evidence-based assessment that helps providers get a better understanding about an adolescent and the services they could benefit from. 



New Beginnings - A Women's Crisis Center
PO Box 622
Laconia, NH  03246
Phone #: 603-528-6511
Web Address: http://www.newbeginningsnh.org
E-Mail: director@newbeginningsnh.org


Services provided by this agency:  Counseling,Crisis Intervention,Domestic Violence,Gay / Lesbian,Housing Assistance,Material Assistance,Rape,Women's Health

Description:  
Support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services for those whose lives have been affected by  domestic and sexual violence and stalking.  To provide 24 hour crisis line, 24 hour accompaniment to police department and hospital, emergency shelter, support groups, educational programs, emergency assistance, and court advocacy.

Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-866-644-3574
Sexual Assault Hotline:  1-800-277-5570



Youth Services Bureau
306 Union Avenue
Laconia, NH  03246
Phone #: 603-524-9457
Web Address: http://www.youthservicesbureau.org
E-Mail: director@youthservicesbureau.org


Services provided by this agency:  Advocacy, Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment, Community Service Organizations, Counseling, Juvenile Justice Services, Youth Leadership & Development

Description:  
Programs include:

Out of School Suspension Program
To serve as an accountability and prevention program for suspended students.  It is an opportunity to make up outstanding work, keep up with current assignments and participate in community service during the school day.

Upswing
To provide youth and their families with an avenue for resolving problems that they may be having before the situation reaches the state where court involvement becomes necessary through a CHINS petition.

Juvenile Court Diversion
Court Diversion is an early-intervention program that works with first time juvenile offenders.  The program allows the juvenile to take responsibility and learn from their mistakes without going to court and potentially having a juvenile record.

Belknap County Teen Court
Teen Court is a program in which youth are sentenced by their peers.  It is a voluntary alternative to the criminal justice system for young people who have committed an offense.  Teen Court promotes responsible citizenship on the part of the  defendant and the volunteers.

The Challenge Course
Challenge is an educational, community based early intervenion alcohol and other drug abuse program.  The program serves as an early intervention for those youth who are at risk and intends to prevent the progression of substance use / abuse.

Belknap County Family Mediation Program
Mediation is a process that provides families with an opportunity to address issues that are contributing to conflict in the home.  Mediators are neutral facilitators who help families reach solutions to their conflicts.

Prime for Life
A program designed to gently but powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use.  The content, process, and sequence of Prime for Life are carefully developed to achieve both prevention and intervention goals.



Tilton
Youth Assistance Program of Northfield, Sanbornton, and Tilton, Inc.
287 Main Street
Tilton, NH  
Phone #: 603-286-8577
Web Address: n/a
E-Mail: mcdouglass@verizon.net


Services provided by this agency:  Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment,Community Service Organizations,Counseling,Juvenile Justice Services,Youth Leadership & Development

Description:  

Programs include:

Court Diversion
First time offenders are given the opportunity to participate in the program instead of being referred to court.  They are required to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community.

Challenge
This is an early intervention drug and alcohol program for youth between the ages of 13-18.  it is targeted for teenagers who are beginning an involvement with illegal substances.

Violence Prevention
To teach youth to express anger and overly aggressive feelings in constructive ways.