Dear friends and colleagues of community mental health,
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has adopted and narrowly passed the State budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The budget process now moves to the Senate, where deliberations are underway. We are hopeful the Senate will recognize the critical need to restore essential funding to ensure continued support for individuals across the state.
This is a pivotal and challenging time for New Hampshire’s Community Mental Health Centers. The funding cuts included in the House version of the budget risk a significant step backward for mental health care in our state.
Please find below, link to a memorandum that outlines the serious challenges we face as a community and the potential consequences of the proposed reductions.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued support of mental health services in New Hampshire.
Respectfully,
NH Community Behavioral Health Association
We are profoundly saddened by the recent shooting at NH Hospital, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time. As an organization dedicated to providing support for individuals facing mental health challenges, we want to emphasize our commitment to being here for those in need. If anyone in the community requires mental health assistance or counseling, we are here for you. You can find the mental health center closest to you by searching here NH Community Mental Health Centers.
Such events are tragedies for entire communities and ours is no different. For help finding support and resources visit NAMINH.org. We want to remind everyone that there are resources available 24/7, Center for Life Management Acute Care Services can be reached at 603-434-1577. Also available 24/7 are the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and NH Rapid Response at 833-710-6477, which provides access to NH-based Mobile Crisis Response.
Additionally, the NH Department of Health and Human Services has established a call center for family members of New Hampshire Hospital patients and staff looking for information about their loved ones. The phone number is (603) 271-3004. The call center will remain open until further notice.
You are not alone.