Family ResourcesSocial Services In Cheshire County
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Adoptive Families for Children, Inc.
26 Fairview Street,
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-4456
Licensed by the State of New Hampshire to provide complete adoption services for children, birth parents, and adoptive parents.
Bureau of Special Medical Services Division of Public Health
Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street, Thayer Building, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-4488
Toll free: 1-800-852-3345, extension 4488
www.DHHS.nh.gov/dhhs/specialmedsrvcs
Health programs for the diagnosis and treatment of children from birth to twenty who have physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, or developmental delays.
Cheshire Smiles
Phone: (603) 354-5494
www.cheshire-med.com
Offers dental screenings and education to all children in targeted grades (Preschool to Grade 3) and offers preventative care and referrals to dental offices for those without routine dental care.
Community Kitchen
37 Mechanic St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-3200
www.thecommunitykitchen.org
Provides free meals in a comfortable setting to all people in the Monadnock Region Mon. – Wed., Fri. 5-6:30 and Sundays 11-12:30. Take home boxes of food are available on Wednesdays from 12:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:30-4:00 p.m. Provides information on food pantries in outlying communities. Free clothing available.
Community Support Program
17 93rd Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-5270
Disaster Relief
American Red Cross - New Hampshire West Chapter
Toll free: 1-800-244-2214
Phone: (603) 352-3210
www.newhampshirewest.redcross.org
Help after fire, flood or other disaster.
Family Resource Connection
Toll free: 1-800-298-4321
www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc
A statewide phone resource center providing information and resources for families with young children.
Food Stamps
A program of NH Department of Health & Human Services
Keene District Office: 809 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-3510
Toll free: 1-800-624-9700
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/FOODSTAMPS/default.htm
Assists families in applying for food stamps if they are eligible.
HELP-LINE Information & Referral Service
A program of Monadnock United Way
23 Center Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-1999
Toll free: 1-800-368-HELP (4357)
www.muw.org
Provides an information and referral service for the region.
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS)
312 Marlboro Street, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-2253
Toll free: 1-800-541-4145
www.hcsservices.org
Charlestown: (603) 826-3322
Peterborough: (603) 532-8353
Hundred Nights
Cold Weather Shelter & Drop-in Resource Center
17 Lamson Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-5197
www.hundrednights.org
Cold weather emergency shelter open Dec. 21 - March 31; resource center open year-round.
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS)
312 Marlboro Street, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-2253
Toll free: 1-800-541-4145
www.hcsservices.org
Charlestown: (603) 826-3322
Peterborough: (603) 532-8353
Keene City Welfare
3 Washington St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-9809; http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/departments/human-services/general-assistance
Provides financial assistance, case management, resource and referral for residents of Keene whose reasonable and allowable expenses for life necessities (rent, food, utilities) exceed their income.
Welfare / Cheshire County
Help with food, housing, money and medical problems for persons who have no other resources and who qualify. Contact the appropriate town office.
Alstead 835-2986 |
Richmond 239-4232 |
MAPS Counseling Services
Monadnock Area Psychotheraoy and Spiritualality Services (MAPS)
19 Federal Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 355-2244
44 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: (603) 355-2240
www.mapsnh.org
Provides counseling services to individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. Offers a sliding scale for uninsured clients and free support groups for people with cancer and their families.
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
12 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431
Crisis Line: (603) 352-3782
Toll free: 1-888-511-6287
www.mcvprevention.org
24-Hour help for victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking, 24 hour crisis line, temporary shelter, support groups, court advocacy, hospital advocacy, information and referral. All crisis services are free and confidential. MCVP is committed to breaking the cycle of violence through school, community and business prevention education programs.
Monadnock Developmental Services
121 Railroad Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-1304
Toll free: 1-800-469-6082, extension 293
www.mds-nh.org
Provides advocacy and case management services, family support, and respite along with residential, vocational, recreational and therapeutic services for persons with developmental disorders.
Monadnock Family Resource Center
30 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-6870
Fax: (603) 357-8394
Offers a wide range of programs and services designed to make the task of parenting a little easier. Programs include parenting workshops, groups and home visiting programs.
• Baby Time is for Medicaid eligible pregnant moms in Cheshire County. Home visitors are certified in a nationally recognized parenting education program. The program provides moms with health, parenting information, support and linkages to community resources. It also includes visits from a nurse.
• Family Time provides services in the home to families who need parenting support and linkages to community services.
• Mother Cares offers support to new moms by matching an experienced volunteer with a new parent.
• Other programs include: Parent Outreach, Dads Time, All R Kids and New Hampshire Employment Program.
Monadnock Family Services
Keene District Office: 64 Main Street, Suite 301, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-4400 or (603) 357-5270
www.mfs.org
Provides a range of mental health and support services to individuals and families.
Jaffrey: (603) 924-6223
Peterborough: (603) 924-7236
Walpole: (603) 756-4735
Winchester: (603) 239-4376
Monadnock Region Substance Abuse Services
Phone: (603) 357-3007 or (603) 357-4400
Alcohol and drug crisis and counseling services 24 hours a day.
Monadnock United Way
25 Center Street, Keene, NH 03431
Local Phone: (603) 352-4209 or (603) 352-1999
Toll free: 1-800-368-HELP (4357)
Social Services guide online
www.muw.org
Investing in the community - that's what the Monadnock United Way is all about. The United Way adds value to the community beyond the independent efforts of local human service agencies. By promoting partnerships and seeking preventative solutions, Monadnock United Way works to empower individuals and build communities.
NH Department of Health & Human Services
Keene District Office:
809 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 357-3510
Toll free: 1-800-624-9700
www.dhhs.state.nh.us
Provides financial assistance including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Emergency Assistance, Cash Programs for the Disabled, Blind and Seniors, Family Assistance, Food Stamp Program, Medicaid Program and several child care assistance and child support enforcement services. Also handles reports of abuse or neglect.
Partners in Health
Phone: (603) 352-1304
Toll free: 1-800-469-6082
www.nhpih.dartmouth.edu
Help for families of children with chronic health conditions birth to twenty-one years of age.
Phoenix House
Keene Center: (603) 358-4041
Dublin Center: (603) 563-8501
www.phoenixhouse.org/
Drug and alcohol crisis intervention, short-term residential and out-patient treatment and referral services for both adults and adolescents.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
8 Middle Street, Keene, NH 03431
Toll Free: 1-800-230-7526
Phone: (603) 352-6898
www.ppnne.org
Provides routine gynecological care, pregnancy testing and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Pregnancy Center/ Abortion Alternative
Pregnancy Resource Center of the Monadnock Region
100 Washington St., 2nd floor, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 358-6460, 1-800-395-HELP
www.PregnancyOptionsKeene.org
All services are free and include: Individual Parenting classes, materials and support provided. Pregnancy testing and confirmation through limited obstetrical ultrasound; Information about fetal development, pregnancy options, sexual health, post-abortion small group or individual support.
Project Share Thrift Shop
Keene Recreation Center
312 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-8464
Provides clothing, small furniture, linens, household and miscellaneous items to those in need for a small fee.
Saint James Church
44 West Street, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-1019; www.stjameskeene.org
Thrift store hours: Mon.-Fri., 10-4; Sat. 10-2.
Helps individuals find the household and clothing items they need.
Salvation Army
15 Roxbury Plaza, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-0607
Provides help with food (food pantry and food voucher system), counseling, information and referral services, social, educational, recreational and religious programs for adults and children.
Thrift Store:
132 Monadnock Highway
Swanzey, NH 03446
Phone: (603) 357-2207
Mon.-Sat. 9-5
Provides clothing and other material assistance.
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Southwestern Community Services
63 Community Way, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-7512, extension 4160 or 4192
Toll free: 1-800-529-0005
www.scshelps.org
Provides help with fuel and electrical assistance. Weatherization program available for low income families.
WIC Program
A program of Southwestern Community Services
69 Z Island Street, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-7512, extension 4234
www.scshelps.org
A supplementary food program offering nutritious foods, nutrition education, breast feeding support and health care referral to women with young children who qualify for the program.
