Health Education and Support Groups
HEALTH EDUCATION
Autism Society of NH: 679-2424
P.O. BOX 68 Concord, NH 03302
A membership organization consisting of
individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders,
families, professionals, friends, and community members. The
Society is committed to:
- Dissemination of knowledge and information about Autism/PDD
- Promoting enlightened public policy
- Facilitating the development of life-long support systems
- Providing members with social opportunities
Website includes information about support groups.
http://www.autism-society-nh.org/
Concord Substance Abuse Coalition 223-2023
46 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Provides educational opportunities for parents and youth regarding the risks of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Coalition sponsors events and educational opportunities such as annual resource fairs, the Radio Ad Challenge, and more.
Email info@concordprevention.org; website www.concordprevention.org
Concord Hospital – Center for Health Promotion: 230-7300
279 Pleasant Street, Concord
Group classes, support programs and one-on-one counseling are designed to educate individuals to make changes that may help prevent disease and injury. Classes, Programs and Groups Offered include:
- Childbirth
- Family management
- Parenting
- Fitness, general wellness
- Weight loss
- Health risk screenings and tests
- Mind and body self-care
- Nutrition
- Smoking-free living
- Stress management
- Support groups
- Weight loss
http://www.concordhospital.org/services/chp.php
Parent Information Center: 224-7005
PO Box 2405, Concord NH
PIC provides information, support, and educational programs for parents, family members, educators, and the community. PIC is a pioneer in promoting effective parent involvement in the special education process.
Email: picinfo@parentinformationcenter.org; website www.parentinformationcenter.org
Smoking Cessation: 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP (1-800-879-8678)
The NH Tobacco Prevention and Control Program provides this Smokers’ Helpline. It is a free, confidential, and highly personalized telephone service to help tobacco users quit smoking or dipping tobacco. Anyone in New Hampshire can call the Helpline, whether the caller is currently using tobacco, has already quit, or wants information for a friend or family member.
SUPPORT GROUPS
The following is a partial listing of support groups that might be of particular interest to parents with young children. Support groups are difficult to track as groups come and go and often depend on the commitment of one or a small core group of individuals.
- Adoption Support Group, NH Division for Children, Youth and Families, monthly meetings for adoptive parents particularly those who have adopted children from foster placement, dates vary, call 271-6202 for more information.
- Adoption – NH Chapter of the Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, Foster / adoptive support group focused on attachment issues, meetings in Concord, for more information contact Casey Family Services, 800-417-7375.
- Asperger’s Syndrome, Parents of Children with Asperger's Syndrome, 2nd Monday, 7-9pm, Concord High School Media Center, contact 225-0421 or luvmysons@comcast.net.
- Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 3rd Wednesday, 7-9pm, Community Bridges, Bow, for parents, family members, friends or persons with autism. For more information contact 228-9616.
- Attention Deficit Disorder / Oppositional defiant disorder, behavioral issues support group for parents of children in and around Concord area. Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month in Concord, call 225-4121 or contact parenthelpingparent@yahoo.com for more information.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, to find an AA meeting call 800-593-3330, http://www.mv.com/ipusers/nhaa/.
- Al-Anon and Alateen, for adult and teen families and friends of alcoholics call 877-825-2666 or 603-645-9518 to find a meeting location or go to http://www.nhal-anon.org/
- Breastfeeding, La Leche League provides education, information, support and encouragement to women who choose to breast-feed, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10am at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, and the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Learning Center, Concord Hospital campus, 139 Langley Parkway, Concord. For more information, call 848-2991.
- Capital Region Mothers of Multiples, for mothers and expecting mothers, second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, Concord Hospital, The Family Place conference room, contact 228-6800 or 227-7000, x 3013.
- Dysfunction of Sensory Integration, support group for parents with children who have DIS or SID, meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at Child and Family Services, 103 North State Street, Concord. For more information, call 798-3577.
- Down Syndrome, Supports for Down Syndrome, meets 1st Friday every other month from 7-9pm, meeting locations vary, call 225-4564 or sandb1990@aol.com.
- Grandparents Support Group for grandparents raising their grandchildren, contact the Dame School, 225-0830.
- Infant Loss Support Group, second Tuesday of each month, 7:30-9pm, Concord Hospital administrative offices conference room, 227-7000, x4908.
- Mental Health, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) NH, Child and Adolescent Network Support Group, 2nd Monday from 6-8pm at Concord Boys & Girls Club, 55 Bradley Street, call 746-5423 or 800-242-6264.
- New Parents and Babies Group, discuss questions and concerns in a friendly and informal atmosphere, led by early childhood educators. Meets Thursday mornings from 10-11:30am at The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center, 27 Burns Ave., Concord, 224-9920.
- NH Rainbow, support group for gay and lesbian parents, meets monthly in Concord area, for more info contact nhrainbows@aol.com.
- Parents of Children with Kidney Problems, second Thursday from 7-8:30pm at Pillsbury Building Conference Room, Concord Hospital, call 224-6641.
- Parent and Toddler Play Group, meets weekly, includes circle song time, activities and snack, led by early childhood educators. Meets Monday mornings from 10:30am-noon at The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center, 27 Burns Ave., Concord, 224-9920.
- Parents Without Partners, holds monthly informational meetings in various locations around the state, call 669-4275.
- Postpartum Depression Support Group, every Tuesday 10:30am-noon, Concord Hospital, The Family Place library, 224-1381 to register.
- Smoke Free Living Support Group, Second Monday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm, Center for Health Promotion, call 230-7300 to register. Registration required.
- SIDS Support Group, second Monday of each month, 7:30-9:30pm, Concord Hospital administrative offices conference room, 227-7000, x4908.
OTHER SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS:
NH Family Voices, focus on children with special health care needs.
PDF document listing support groups and resources, http://www.nhfv.org, click on Resources/Links
Concord Hospital
Online listing of support groups affiliated with Concord Hospital:
http://www.concordhospital.org/offerings/support.php
NH Brain Injury Association, listing of aphasia, brain injury, MS, Parkinson’s and stroke support groups.
http://www.bianh.org/directory.asp, click on Support Groups.