Best Mental Health in New Hampshire — 18 resources

About Mental Health for Women

Mental health services for women range from the free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to community mental health centers, sliding-scale therapists, and inpatient care. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides 24/7 referrals, and the Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) maintains resources on postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, and perimenopausal mental health. Medicaid covers behavioral health in all states, and ACA plans must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773) connects new and expecting mothers with trained providers. This directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, women's support groups, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid and the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with a strong self-help website for pro se litigants.

18 Resources

1. NH DHHS — Bureau of Mental Health Services — Free

NH DHHS — Bureau of Mental Health Services provides counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care for women in Concord. Call 603-271-5747 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

603-271-5747 · 129 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — NH — Free

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — NH serves women in New Hampshire and surrounding New Hampshire communities with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Call 988 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Free for qualifying New Hampshire mothers and their children.

988 · Statewide Phone/Text Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

3. NAMI New Hampshire — Free

NAMI New Hampshire is a New Hampshire mental-health resource helping mothers with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Phone 603-225-5359 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

603-225-5359 · 85 N State St, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester provides counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care for women in Manchester. Contact 603-668-4111 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

603-668-4111 · 401 Cypress St, Manchester, NH 03103 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Riverbend Community Mental Health — Concord

Riverbend Community Mental Health — Concord provides counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care for women in Concord. Reach the team at 603-228-1600 to schedule a screening. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

603-228-1600 · 278 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Postpartum Support New Hampshire — Free

Postpartum Support New Hampshire offers New Hampshire mothers free online tools for counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Call 800-944-4773 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Crisis Text: HOME to 741741 — confirm by phone before driving in. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

800-944-4773 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Crisis Text: HOME to 741741 · Visit Website

7. Community Partners — Dover

Community Partners — Dover provides counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care for women in Dover. Dial 603-516-9300 for an initial conversation about your situation. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

603-516-9300 · 113 Crosby Rd Suite 1, Dover, NH 03820 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

8. Monadnock Family Services — Keene

Monadnock Family Services — Keene is a New Hampshire mental-health resource helping mothers with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Phone 603-357-4400 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

603-357-4400 · 64 Main St, Keene, NH 03431 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free

24/7 free confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat. Reach trained counselors anywhere in the US for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. SAMHSA National Helpline — Free

1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. NAMI HelpLine — Free

National Alliance on Mental Illness — free peer support, resource referral, and information line. 1-800-950-NAMI for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Mental Health America — Free

MHA — screening tools, advocacy, and local affiliate directory for mental health support nationwide for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. MentalHealth.gov — Free

Official US government information hub on mental health, treatments, and how to find help for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Postpartum Support International — Free

PSI — helpline 1-800-944-4773 for perinatal mental health. Resources, provider directory, and peer support for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Free

1-833-TLC-MAMA — 24/7 free confidential mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Crisis Text Line — Free

Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text message from trained counselors for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Therapy for Black Girls — Free

Online directory and podcast supporting Black women's mental health with culturally competent therapists. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. Anxiety & Depression Association of America — Free

ADAA — find a therapist, support groups, and self-help resources for anxiety and depression for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many mental health resources are in New Hampshire?
Women's Corner tracks 18 mental health resources for women in New Hampshire.
Are mental health resources in New Hampshire free?
14 of the 18 listed mental health resources in New Hampshire are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in New Hampshire have mental health resources?
Listings span cities including Concord, Manchester, Dover, Keene.
What are some examples of mental health resources in New Hampshire?
Featured entries include NH DHHS — Bureau of Mental Health Services, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — NH, NAMI New Hampshire, Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, Riverbend Community Mental Health — Concord.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
8 of 18 New Hampshire mental health listings include phone numbers.
I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7. For substance use or mental health referrals, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. If you're a woman in immediate danger from a partner, also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers in every state offer sliding-scale therapy based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all 50 states. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions nationwide. Psychology Today's directory filters by insurance, sliding scale, and women's issues. Many universities offer free counseling through graduate training clinics.
Will going to therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost never — judges view voluntarily seeking mental health care as responsible parenting. Therapy records are confidential except for narrow exceptions (child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). If your ex tries to use your therapy against you, courts routinely reject that argument. Court-ordered evaluations are different and you should have an attorney.
Is there mental health support for postpartum depression?
Yes. Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773 or text 'Help' to 800-944-4773) runs a free helpline and connects you to local providers specializing in perinatal mood disorders. Most OB/GYNs screen for PPD and can prescribe or refer. Medicaid covers PPD treatment, and many states extended postpartum Medicaid to 12 months.