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    Caregiver Support Services in New Hampshire

    Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 29 verified New Hampshire programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.

    Last updated July 2026

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    NH ServiceLink / ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Centers

    One call connects New Hampshire family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.

    NH ServiceLink / ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Centers

    Free

    Statewide — 13 ADRCs serving all 10 counties

    New Hampshire's single point of entry for caregivers. Free information, counseling, and connection to all caregiver services statewide. NH uniquely integrates aging and disability services under one system — 13 ADRCs (formerly ServiceLink) serve everyone regardless of age, income, or disability type.

    No wrong door — 866-634-9412. NH has second oldest population in US. ADRCs administer SHIP, NFCSP, Options Counseling, and TCARE all under one roof

    866-634-9412Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter — 24/7 Helpline

    Free

    Statewide — NH served through MA/NH Chapter from Newton MA office

    Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. MA/NH Chapter serves all of New Hampshire. 26,000+ New Hampshire residents living with Alzheimer's; 68,000 family caregivers statewide.

    NH contact: 603-606-3202 | 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900. NH Walk to End Alzheimer's held annually in Manchester and Concord

    800-272-3900Visit website

    NH Alliance for Healthy Aging (NHAHA)

    Free

    Statewide — Concord-based with statewide reach

    Statewide coalition of organizations, businesses, and individuals advancing healthy aging and caregiver support in New Hampshire. Advocacy partner that secured $100,000 additional ADRD Caregiver Respite funding in 2025 state budget.

    NHAHA Advocacy secured additional ADRD respite funding in 2026-2027 state budget — active caregiver policy champion in New Hampshire

    603-369-5614Visit website

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Free

    Statewide

    Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text. New Hampshire has historically high rates of caregiver stress in rural areas.

    Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — call or text

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    211 New Hampshire

    Free

    Statewide

    Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all 10 New Hampshire counties.

    Call or text 211 anytime — also available online at 211nh.org

    211Visit website

    NH ADRD Caregiver Respite Program

    Free

    Statewide — through 13 ADRCs

    State-funded respite specifically for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. Additional $100,000 secured in 2026-2027 state budget. Access through your local ADRC.

    New funding secured in 2025 — contact your local ADRC at 866-634-9412 for current availability and enrollment

    866-634-9412Visit website

    NH Family Caregiver Support Program — Respite

    Free

    Statewide — through 13 ADRCs

    Federal NFCSP-funded temporary respite care for family caregivers of adults 60+, adults with disabilities, and grandparents raising grandchildren. In-home and adult day respite options available statewide.

    Contact ADRC at 866-634-9412 — NH uses TCARE evidence-based assessment tool to match caregivers with right services

    866-634-9412Visit website

    NH Lifespan Respite — ADRC Network

    Free

    Statewide — through ADRC network

    Statewide lifespan respite coordination for caregivers of individuals of any age with any disability. NH integrates lifespan respite into its ADRC network rather than having a separate coalition — one call reaches all respite options.

    Same number 866-634-9412 accesses all respite options — NH's integrated model simplifies access significantly

    866-634-9412Visit website

    National Respite Locator

    Free

    Statewide — search by New Hampshire zip code

    Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by New Hampshire zip code to find local and regional respite options beyond state programs.

    Run by ARCH National Respite Network

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    VA Caregiver Support Program — Respite

    Free

    Statewide — Veterans only

    At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Manchester VA Medical Center and White River Junction VA serve New Hampshire veterans.

    Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — Manchester VAMC: 603-624-4366

    855-260-3274Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association MA/NH — Education Programs

    Free

    Statewide — virtual and in-person programs

    Free education programs for dementia caregivers across New Hampshire. ALZ Talks webinars, Savvy Caregiver workshops, care consultations. NH chapter partners with ADRCs to deliver education statewide including rural communities.

    Virtual options available statewide — call helpline or visit website for current New Hampshire schedule

    800-272-3900Visit website

    TCARE — Tailored Caregiver Assessment and Referral

    Free

    Statewide — through 13 ADRCs

    New Hampshire uses the TCARE evidence-based assessment tool statewide — one of 8 states using this system nationally. ADRCs conduct personalized caregiver assessments to match caregivers with the right support rather than generic referrals.

    NH TCARE implementation highlighted in 2025 NASHP national policy brief as model for other states — personalized caregiver care plans

    866-634-9412Visit website

    Powerful Tools for Caregivers — NH

    Free

    Statewide — through ADRC network

    Evidence-based six-session self-care program for family caregivers offered through New Hampshire's ADRC network. Teaches practical tools for managing stress and challenges of caregiving. Contact ADRC to find local schedule.

    Free six-week workshop — contact ADRC at 866-634-9412 for current schedule in your county

    866-634-9412Visit website

    NH DHHS — Family Caregiver Training

    Free

    Statewide — through 13 ADRCs

    Caregiver training programs covering dementia care, stress management, and navigating NH Medicaid waivers (CFI, DDW, ABD). Available through all 13 ADRCs across New Hampshire's 10 counties.

    Contact ADRC — NH's NHCarePath initiative coordinates seamless connections between caregivers and community supports

    866-634-9412Visit website

    Family Caregiver Alliance — Online Resources

    Free

    National — available to all NH caregivers

    Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and New Hampshire-specific resource directory. Especially valuable for rural NH caregivers in the North Country.

    No registration required for most online resources

    800-445-8106Visit website

    AARP New Hampshire Caregiver Resource Center

    Free

    Statewide — Manchester office

    Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP NH reports 165,000+ family caregivers in NH providing $2.8 billion in unpaid care annually. AARP Care Guide and financial worksheets available.

    AARP membership not required — print guide available by calling 877-333-5885. AARP NH active partner with NHAHA on caregiver policy advocacy

    866-542-8177Visit website

    NH Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver — Paid Caregiver

    Free

    Statewide

    NH Medicaid waiver paying family members as personal care providers for adults 18+ who need nursing facility level of care. Adult children, relatives, and friends eligible — spouses not eligible. Up to $3,002/month in 2026. HCBS waiver income limit $2,982/month effective January 2026.

    Must meet Medicaid and functional eligibility — contact ADRC at 866-634-9412 or DHHS at 603-271-4344. Apply through Access NH at my.nh.gov

    866-634-9412Visit website

    NH Developmental Disabilities Waiver — Paid Caregiver

    Free

    Statewide

    NH Medicaid waiver for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Structured Family Caregiving option pays live-in family caregivers a daily stipend. Contact DHHS Bureau of Developmental Services.

    Contact DHHS at 603-271-5034 — Structured Family Caregiving option available for eligible DD Waiver participants

    603-271-5034Visit website

    VA Caregiver Stipend — PCAFC Program

    Free

    Statewide — Veterans only

    Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. VA legacy cohort protected through September 2028.

    Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating

    855-260-3274Visit website

    National Family Caregiver Support Program — NH

    Free

    Statewide — through 13 ADRCs

    Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Grandparent kinship caregiver grants also available.

    Contact ADRC — grandparents and relatives 55+ raising children also eligible for respite, school supplies, and clothing grants

    866-634-9412Visit website

    Alzheimer's Association MA/NH — Support Groups

    Free

    Statewide — in person and virtual

    Free caregiver support groups throughout New Hampshire from Manchester to Concord to Conway. Virtual groups available statewide. ALZConnected online community 24/7. NH chapter partners with ADRCs on local group facilitation.

    Call helpline or visit website to find group by zip code — virtual options available for North Country and rural caregivers

    800-272-3900Visit website

    NH ADRC Network — Caregiver Support Groups

    Free

    Statewide — 13 ADRCs serving all 10 counties

    Caregiver support groups through NH's 13 ADRC locations. Groups for general caregiving, Alzheimer's and dementia, and grandparent kinship caregivers. Contact ADRC to find groups in your county.

    Contact ADRC at 866-634-9412 — NHCarePath initiative connecting caregivers to peer support statewide

    866-634-9412Visit website

    Granite State Independent Living — Peer Support

    Free

    Statewide — Concord HQ with regional sites

    Peer support, independent living skills training, and advocacy for NH adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Five regional centers serve all 10 NH counties with peer mentoring and community integration support.

    Toll-free: 800-826-3700. Free peer support and information from counselors who have lived experience with disability — unique resource for NH caregivers

    603-228-9680Visit website

    AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group

    Free

    National — available to all NH caregivers

    Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Especially valuable for NH caregivers in the North Country or other rural areas where local groups may not be available.

    AARP membership not required — virtual peer support 24/7

    877-333-5885Visit website

    Frequently Asked Questions — New Hampshire Caregivers

    Honest answers to what New Hampshire family caregivers ask most.

    Most free caregiver help in New Hampshire flows through NH ServiceLink / ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Centers, which works hand-in-hand with the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) and the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network. Call 866-634-9412 to be connected to your county's AAA or Aging and Disability Resource Center — they provide free caregiver counseling, support groups, respite vouchers, and caregiver education statewide.

    In many cases, yes. The primary pathway is Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver. New Hampshire's CFI Waiver self-direction option lets eligible Medicaid members hire family (other than a spouse) as paid personal-care attendants. The care recipient must meet New Hampshire Medicaid's financial and functional eligibility rules. To apply or confirm what's currently available, call 866-634-9412 and ask specifically about Medicaid self-direction or consumer-directed personal-care services.

    Free or low-cost respite in New Hampshire comes from three main places: (1) NH ServiceLink / ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Centers and your local Area Agency on Aging, which can issue respite vouchers under the National Family Caregiver Support Program — call 866-634-9412; (2) the VA Caregiver Support Program (1-855-260-3274) for caregivers of enrolled veterans; and (3) the ARCH National Respite Locator at archrespite.org, which lists licensed New Hampshire respite providers by ZIP code.

    New Hampshire veteran caregivers can access two main VA programs. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) pays a monthly stipend of roughly $1,750–$3,200 for caregivers of post-9/11 and (now expanded) earlier-era veterans with a 70%+ service-connected disability who need help with daily activities. The Program of General Caregiver Support Services offers free training, peer mentoring, and REACH VA stress coaching for caregivers of any era veteran enrolled in VA healthcare. Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or visit caregiver.va.gov to apply.

    Yes. The Alzheimer's Association New Hampshire Chapter runs in-person and virtual support groups across the state and operates a free 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 in English and Spanish. Local Area Agencies on Aging also coordinate dementia-specific groups through New Hampshire's family caregiver support program — NH ServiceLink / ADRC — Aging & Disability Resource Centers can refer you. For broader caregiver support groups (not dementia-specific), the Family Caregiver Alliance and Well Spouse Association also serve New Hampshire families online.

    New Hampshire Legal Assistance / 603 Legal Aid is the main free civil legal aid resource for income-eligible New Hampshire residents. They can help with advance directives, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, guardianship questions, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, and consumer or housing problems facing aging adults. New Hampshire Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides separate free advocacy specifically for residents (and their families) in New Hampshire nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings. Many New Hampshire bar associations also run lawyer-referral services with reduced rates for caregivers and seniors.

    988 is the free, confidential 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available to anyone in the U.S., including New Hampshire family caregivers who feel overwhelmed, isolated, hopeless, or in emotional distress. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. For non-crisis support — finding food, transportation, rent help, or caregiver respite — dial 211 to reach a New Hampshire-trained United Way navigator who can route you to local programs.

    New Hampshire's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network is the single point of entry for county-level caregiver services. Call 866-634-9412 and you'll be routed to the ADRC or AAA serving your county. They handle benefits screening, options counseling, and direct connections to counseling, respite, training, transportation, and financial-help programs. New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) oversees the network statewide and can also help if a local office is hard to reach.

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    Verified July 2026

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    Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.