Resource Center: Help for Individuals

Please note that the Women's Fund of New Hampshire is not a service provider. If you are in need of services, these links may be of help to you:

Commission on the Status of Women
First Stop is a comprehensive directory of New Hampshire services. It provides hundreds of organizations that can assist women and families.

League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, political organization that encourages the informed and actice participation of citizens in government. The LWV works to provide voter services helping to register voters and associated activities and also studies and advocates positions. The LWV New Hampshire has developed a number of positions and they lobby on national and state issues in the Capitol. Local leagues (in the Kearsarge/Sunapee area, the Upper Valley, the Greater Capital Area, Pelham, the Manchester area, and Portsmouth area work to address issues they have studied in the cities and towns they serve.

Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network
WREN provides women and girls from the North Country with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship. http://www.wrencommunity.org/shop/shopatwren.php has products for sale by women and girls who participate in the WREN program.

211 NH

2-1-1 NH is a statewide comprehensive information and referral resource for health and human services. As of June 11, 2008 any citizen in New Hampshire can simply pick up a phone and dial 2-1-1 to find out about programs and services that meet their needs all for no cost. 2-1-1 NH's primary function is to connect individuals with everyday needs to available resources. Our live call specialists quickly access the person's particular situation and direct the caller to the resources that best meet their needs and for which they qualify. 2-1-1 NH is the result of a public, corporate, private, not-for-profit partnership that worked together to bring a valuable resource to the citizens of New Hampshire. Managed by United Ways, the 2-1-1 call center is embedded into PSNH's state-of-the-art customer call center in Manchester.

For more information visit the 211NH website at 211nh.org

Kip Tiernan Social Justice Fellowship

Rosie's Place offers a $40,000 stipend to a woman who will use the funds to develop and carry out an innovative project that will benefit poor and homeless women in New England. For information and application materials follw the Fellowship link at www.rosiesplace.org or contact smarsh@rosiesplace.org.

New Hampshire HELP LINE 1-800-852-3388

HELP LINE is a 24-hour telephone service for the people of NH, providing:

-Information on social services & emergency help;

-Referral to appropriate agencies for help solving problems;

-Aid in crises involving suicide, child or adult abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse;

-Assistance in locating basic needs, such as food, housing, fuel, clothing, and financial support.

A program of the Community Services Council of New Hampshire, 2 Industrial Drive, Concord, NH 03301

www.nhhelpline.org    (603)225-9000

Monthly Walk-In Immunization Clinics
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association offers montly walk-in Immunization Clinics for all ages. Immunization Clinics are held the first Monday of each month from 1 pm to 3 pm and the third Turesday of each month from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The clinics are held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre Street, Concord, Child immunizations are $5 (requested) per visit while adult cost vary. For more information, please call Concord Regional VNA at 603-224-4093.

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
There are 10 CCRRA agencies throughout the state that provide free referrals to families seeking child care (including school age programs, summer programs, family child care, etc.) They also recruit providers and offer various trainings throughout our catchment area. For more information, email tpond@rcaction.org.

WiseupWomen.org
This is a free online financial curriculum which anyone can avail themselves to. There are 8 modules that work comletely independently of each other. The public may sign up through the Web site. Mentors can also be accessed throughout the country.

Gem-Nursing.org
For young girls and boys ages 15-21 who are interested in pursuing a career in the nursing field.

BonnieCLAC.org
Bonnie CLAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping to make buying a car simpler and more affordable for people from all walks of life. Bonnie CLAC helps its clients build creditworthiness, if necessary, and provides temporary transportation if they need time in our program to qualify for a new car loan. They negotiate with the dealers, so that their clients don't have to. Bonnie CLAC uses its expertise to help its clients get a fair deal and make the best possible transportation choices for their individual circumstances.

Scholarship Help for Women - Websites to Visit

http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Has a link to their Fast Web scholarship search, a free personalized search engine.

http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/women.htm
A comprehensive website which is a good starting point. Links to specific subject areas, minorities including women, degree types, scholarships for student specific categories, and educational resources.

http://www.fundsnetservices.com/2000/finaid06.htm
Listing of scholarships for minorities and women

http://www.scholarships.fatomei.com
Listing of college and graduate scholarships and job training programs. Links to specific areas and student needs.

Family Resource Centers in New Hampshire

Family Resource Centers around New Hampshire are providing families with educational programs and support services, which enhance their ability to raise healthy children in caring homes. Look below for a center in your area.

The HUB Family Resource Center
23 Atkinson St.
Dover NH 03820
603-749-9754
www.hubfamilies.org
Area Served: Strafford County and surrounding communities

The Family Center of Greater Peterborough
P.O. Box 207
44 Concord Street
Peterborough NH 03458
603-924-6306
www.thefamilycenter.us
Area Served: Hillsborough and Cheshire Counties

Monadnock Family Resource Center
64 Main St.
Keene NH 03431
603-357-4400
Area Served: Cheshire County

The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center
P.O. Box 637
Antrim NH 03440
603-588-2620
www.antrimnh.org (The Grapevine pages)
Area Served: in Hillsborough County - Antrim, Hancock, Bennington, Francestown, and nearby towns

Family Resource Centers in New Hampshire
Riverbend Parent-Child Centers
P.O. Box 2032
Concord NH 03302
603-226-7505 X3215
www.riverbendcmhc.org
Area Served: Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties Programs in Concord, Penacook,
Pittsfield, Franklin, and Hillsboro

Concord Heights Neighborhood Family Center
Dame School, Canterbury Rd.
Concord NH 03301
603-225-0832
Area Served: Merrimack County

The Children's' Place and Parent Education Center
P.O. Box 576 27 Burns Ave.
Concord NH 03302-0576
603-224-9920
www.thechildrensplacenh.org
Area Served: Merrimack County

Casey Family Services
105 Loudon Rd. Bldg. 2
Concord NH 03301-5601
603-224-8909; or 1-800-417-7375
www.caseyfamilyservices.org
Area Served: Merrimack County

Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley
375 Mt. Support Rd.
Lebanon NH 03766
448-6826
www.goodbeginnnings.net
Area Served: Northern Grafton County

Family Resource Centers in New Hampshire
Child and Family Services of NH
Parenting Plus, Healthy Families Family Support Programs
99 Hanover St.
Manchester NH 03103
1-800-640-6486
www.cfsnh.org
Area Served: Counties of Merrimack, Hillsborough, Belknap, Grafton, Coos, Rockingham

Families First Health and Support Center
100 Campus Dr. Ste 12
Portsmouth NH 03801
603-422-8208
www.familiesfirstseacoast.org
Area Served: Rockingham, Strafford, York ME Counties

Giggles and Grins Family Resource Center
20 Canal St.
Laconia NH 03246
603-524-2610
www.lrcsc.org
Area Served: Belknap Southern Grafton Counties

Family Support Services - Lakes Region
67 Communications Dr.
Laconia NH 03246
603-524-8811
www.lrcsc.org
Area Served: Belknap and Southern Grafton Counties

Lakes Region Community Services Council
67 Communications Dr.
Laconia NH 03246
603-524-8811 x170
www.lrcsc.org
Area Served: Belknap and Southern Grafton Counties

Family Resource Centers in New Hampshire
The Upper Room
36 Tsienneto Road
Derry NH 03038
603-437-8477
www.urteachers.org
Area Served: Rockingham County

Nashua Adult Learning Center Family Connection
4 Lake St.
Nashua NH 03060
603-880-3207
www.adultlearningcenter.org
Area Served: Nashua, Hillsborough County

Family Resource Center of Gorham
123 Main St.
Gorham NH 03581
603-466-5190
www.frcberlin-gorham.org
Area Served: Coos County

Family Resource Center
Paul Smith Elementary School
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH
603-934-6306
Area Served: Franklin area

Good Beginnings of Sullivan County
169 Main St.
Claremont NH 03743
603-542-1848
Area Served: Sullivan County

The Family Connections Center at the NH Department of Corrections
1 Right Way Path; Laconia NH 03246
603-528-9266
www.nh.gov/nhdoc/fcc/index.html
Area Served: Incarcerated adults at this location