Help leaving domestic violence in New Hampshire
We've found 10 places in New Hampshire for people leaving an abuser, mostly in Manchester, Nashua and Concord, and 7 that serve the whole state. Our volunteers haven't confirmed these yet, so a quick call ahead is worth it. Most of them help with legal help (7), shelter & housing (5) and safety & protection (4).
Places in New Hampshire
NHCADSV 24-Hour Helpline
Statewide helpline that connects callers to one of New Hampshire's local crisis centers for free, confidential support after domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. You do not have to be in crisis to call.
211 New Hampshire
Information and referral line for food, housing, utility help, substance use resources, legal services, mental health, and health care anywhere in the state. Dial 211 from any phone and a trained specialist will match you with local programs.
603 Legal Aid
Statewide intake point for free civil legal help in New Hampshire, covering housing and eviction, benefits, domestic violence protective orders, criminal record annulment, consumer debt, and tax problems. Screens applicants and refers cases to NH Legal Assistance or pro bono attorneys.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance – Manchester Office
Full-representation civil legal aid firm with an Elm Street office in Manchester, plus Concord and three other sites. Handles eviction defense, public benefits appeals, domestic violence cases, fair housing, and immigration status matters for low-income clients.
REACH Crisis Services
Independent crisis center for greater Manchester (formerly part of YWCA NH) serving survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault with a round-the-clock support line, weekday text line, advocacy, and housing programs.
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
Nashua and Milford crisis center with a 24-hour support line, a confidential safe house, court and hospital accompaniment, and support groups. Advocates are available in person at the offices on weekdays without an appointment.
Thrive Survivor Support Center
Merrimack County crisis center (formerly Crisis Center of Central NH) with a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, hospital accompaniment, court advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
NH Division of Vital Records Administration
State office for certified NH birth, marriage, and death certificates and for correcting a record. Certificates and corrections can also be requested through any NH city or town clerk, which is where a correction application is filed.
NH DMV Non-Driver ID Card
How to get a first New Hampshire non-driver identification card, REAL ID or standard: file application DSMV 450 with proof of identity and residency and the fee at a DMV office. Refugees, asylees, and work-authorization holders have a separate document list.
NH EASY – Gateway to Services
Online portal to apply for and manage SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, child care, and long-term care in New Hampshire, with a quick eligibility screener. The DHHS Customer Service Center handles applications by phone.
National lines that work in New Hampshire
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates connect you to local shelters and legal help.