Community Food Pantry and Meals Resources

For those who are having heightened concerns or challenges with food insecurity, you will find numerous local community resources that can help. Click here for Community Food Pantry and Meals Resources.  

Child & Adolescent Groups

Acute Care Services
can be reached 24/7
603-434-1577 Option 1

Helping children and teens attain success

CLM’s Child, Adolescent and Family services regularly offers a number of psycho-therapeutic and skill-building groups focused on helping children and teens attain success. Led by children’s clinicians, the groups are geared to specific age groups and cover a variety of topics including anxiety disorders, anger management, self-esteem, social skills, substance use, grief/loss, dialectic behavioral therapy, emotional regulation. Being a part of a therapeutic group can be a profound, powerful and helpful experience for children and teens.

Groups are covered by most major health plans, co-pays may apply. Self-payment is also an option and if interested, should be discussed when registering.

To enroll in one of the groups listed below please contact the Access to Care Department at 603-434-1577. In upcoming sessions, group topics being offered include:

Lego Legends (Ages 6 – 8 and Ages 9 – 11)

This group provides a safe and supportive environment for children to explore their creativity while building important social and emotional skills through LEGO-based activities. Participants work individually and in small teams to complete building challenges designed to encourage problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and self-expression. Through structured play, children learn to identify and manage emotions, practice patience, improve focus, and build confidence—all while having fun and making connections with peers. Covered by Medicaid only.

Emotion Explorers (Ages 8 – 11)

This six-week group will help clients increase their understanding of emotions. The goal of this group is to understand ourselves better and how to identify and manage feelings when they happen. Clients will learn about several core emotions and how they impact the way we feel, think, and act. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

Social Skills Scholars (Ages 8 – 11)

This six-week group is designed to support children’s development of their interpersonal skills and to promote healthier relationships with themselves and other. Group will focus on nonverbal communication, emotional control, social problem solving, positive thinking, and empathy. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

Colorfully Calm (Ages 11 – 14)

This six-week group through the use of art within therapy encourages the development of communication skills, emotional growth, sensory integration and social interactions. This therapeutic group will encourage creative and expressive outlets to process experiences, reframe emotions and combat stress. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

Confidence Builders (Ages 11 – 14)

The purpose of this six-week group is to think critically about the way we view ourselves and how our self-esteem has been shaped. Participants will learn about positive self-talk, how to strengthen self-esteem, recognizing strengths, and promote awareness about how certain environments can impact our confidence and view of self. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

Seven Challenges (Ages 16+)

The Seven Challenges is an on-going, comprehensive counseling program for youth and young adults that incorporates work on alcohol and other drug problems. It is designed to motivate youth and young adults to evaluate their lives, consider changes they may wish to make, and then succeed in implementing the desired changes. It supports them in taking power over their own lives. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

Changing the Chat (Ages 18+)

This six-week group will be taking a deep dive into difficult social situations and how to navigate a new set of skills. This group will focus on increasing awareness of several methods of improving communication to reduce conflict with others. Group members are encouraged to come as they are and be ready to embrace the journey of learning how to increase effective communication! Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.

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Ready to make an appointment?

We’re here to help. Please call (603) 434-1577, option 2 between 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. weekdays to reach our Access to Care department. You’ll speak with one of our friendly Access to Care Specialists who will gather information to determine how to best address your concerns.

Please call our main office to schedule appointments.

Call (603) 434-1577

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