Resources for Seniors in New Hampshire

Service Links
ServiceLink is a statewide network of community-based resources for elders, adults living with disabilities and their families. With thirteen primary locations and many satellites throughout New Hampshire, ServiceLink partners are dedicated to promoting the independence and well-being of the people they serve

Seniors Count
Seniors Count is a collaborative effort that draws on resources and expertise from throughout the community to meet the critical needs of frail and vulnerable elderly people. 

Benefits Checkup
A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.

Granite State Independent Living
A New Hampshire based advocacy group providing information to individuals and families.

New Hampshire Housing Authority 
Operating a broad range of programs designed to assist low and moderate income persons and families in obtaining decent, safe and affordable housing.

New Hampshire AARP  
The American Association of Retired Persons promotes and supports advocacy, education, and community service activities in states and communities. AARP works in both private and public sectors to improve the quality of life for our members and for all Americans as they grow older. 

Resources Not on the Web

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENT FOOD PROGRAM, Statewide: A nutrition program for low-income people 60 years and older. Provides healthy food and nutritional information. To see if you qualify and for locations, call 1-800-942-4321.

NH HELPLINE, Statewide: Links service providers and consumers with comprehensive, current information about health and human service resources in New Hampshire. More than 6,000 self-help resources can be accessed 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-852-3388. Offers information on social services, referral to appropriate agencies for problem solving, suicide crisis, child or adult abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse. Assistance for basic needs such as food, housing, fuel, clothing and financial support.

Sight Services for Independent Living (SSIL) is a comprehensive program for people, aged 55 and older with a visual impairment, who live at home. SSIL provides information, adaptive aids, training and support at no cost through a service delivery team of professionals and volunteer peer counselors. Services include the areas of low vision, personal and household management, independent travel, benefits planning, communication and community integration.

SSIL sponsors peer support group meetings at 20 locations throughout the state which provide an outlet for the visually impaired person to find support and understanding from persons with similar conditions who live in their geographic areas.

To be eligible for SSIL, a New Hampshire resident must be 55 or older and have a significant visual impairment. Call 1-800-581-6881 for more information.

CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE, Manchester: Catholic Medical Center offers exercise classes and aerobic equipment classes designed for cardiovascular health and fitness. 627-3808.

SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAMS, Lebanon: Savvy Seniors programs, sponsored by Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, include strength training and exercise classes, as well as tours and other outings. Contact Carol W. Henry at 448-7456

ALZHEIMERS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM, Concord: New Hampshire Chapter has started a new Chapter Respite Reimbursement Program to give relief to family caregivers. 226-5868

ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE CARE, Statewide: Easter Seals has developed Caring Companions, an in-home respite-care program. Available from two hours to entire day. Easter Seals also runs an Alzheimer's Day Program. 621-3565.

ALZHEIMER'S SERIES, Bedford: The Arbors of Bedford sponsors free seminars on Alzheimer's, its care, and related topics the third Monday of every month. RSVP to Ruth Mills at 647-9300 by the first Monday of every month. Seating is limited.

SENIOR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Rockingham County The Rockingham VNA and Hospice sponsors free blood pressure screenings.  No appointment necessary. Call 772-2981.

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS, Concord area: The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association offers clinics, by appointment only, at these locations: Hodges at Salisbury Green, Concord, June 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Crutchfield Towers, Concord, June 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Horseshoe Pond, Concord, June 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Boscawen Green, Boscawen, June 6, 9 a.m.-noon; St. Mary Church Hall, Hillsboro, June 7, 9 a.m.-noon; JFK Building, Concord, June 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Park Avenue Apartments, Contoocook, June 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Kings Towne Park, Epsom, June 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to those 65 and older. By appointment only. 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620.

STROKE PREVENTION CLINICS, Milford and Nashua: Blood pressure screenings, stroke risk assessments, information about preventing strokes. Souhegan Home and Hospice Care, Milford, second Monday of every month, 1-2:30 p.m.; Milford Medical Center, Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m., 3-5 p.m.; St. Louis de Gonzague Church, Nashua, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon; St. Francis Xavier Church, Nashua, every other Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon. 882-3000, ext. 63240.

The Senior Citizens Law Project is the program within NH Legal Assistance that provides free legal services to individuals who are at least 60 years old. In addition to operating the SCLP Advice Line, the SCLP lawyers provide eligible seniors with legal representation at hearings or in court. They are also available to meet with community groups to provide education and discuss legal issues affecting seniors.

1-888-353-9944  or (603) 624-6000 (In the Manchester Area)

TTY 1-800-634-8989

Se habla español.
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

You may write to us at:

New Hampshire Legal Assistance
SCLP Advice Line
1361 Elm St., Suite 307
Manchester, NH 03101-1323

Email us at SCLP@nhla.org