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
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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:
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 others. 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 is designed to help teach positive expression of emotion and manage big feelings. 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.
Emotional Equilibrium (Ages 14-17)
This 6-week, solution-focused group is open to adolescents from ages 14-17 who want to develop skills to help manage emotions in their day-to-day lives. Group members will learn how to identify, recognize, and understand stressors, emotional responses, and acceptance of one’s emotions. Strength-based interventions will guide weekly reflections and artistic activities to support skill development. 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.
Building Connections (Young Adults Ages 18-25)
This six-week group is designed to support young adults increase their interpersonal skills and to promote healthier relationships with themselves and others. Group will focus on communication skills, emotional regulation, social skills, self-esteem, and empathy. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
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
