Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide New Hampshire. This section keeps statewide referral, homeless-services access, coordinated entry, NH Housing rental assistance, HUD public-housing routing, recovery-housing search, veterans housing support, domestic violence shelter access, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search, Shelter Access & Public Entry Points

211 New Hampshire — Housing, Shelter & Service Navigation Statewide referral and navigation resource connecting New Hampshire residents to housing, shelter, utility help, food, mental health, health care, emergency needs, and other human-service programs.

Referral Line Shelter / Rent Help Statewide

Access 211nh.org Dial: 2-1-1 Alternate line commonly listed: 866-444-4211

Ask Emergency shelter, coordinated entry, rent assistance, utility help, eviction prevention, transitional housing, domestic violence shelter, homeless prevention, food, and current county availability Ask whether a provider can document referral, intake, denial, waitlist, or service contact

Area Statewide New Hampshire

NH DHHS — Bureau of Homeless Services State homeless-services office connected to emergency shelter, transitional shelter, rapid rehousing, prevention, permanent supportive housing, coordinated entry, homeless-management systems, and local provider networks.

State Homeless Services Shelter / RRH / PSH Access varies by program

Access NH DHHS homeless services Bureau of Homeless Services Office: 603-271-9196

Ask Regional access points, shelter services, State Grant-in-Aid programs, Emergency Solutions Grant, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, PATH outreach, coordinated entry, and local shelter contacts Use 211 NH for immediate service navigation and local availability

Area Statewide / DHHS homeless-services system

New Hampshire Coordinated Entry — Balance of State Continuum of Care New Hampshire coordinated-entry pathway for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. NH DHHS identifies regional access points as system-entry points, with NH 211 acting as a single point of entry for many coordinated-entry referrals.

Coordinated Entry Regional Access Assessment / referral dependent

Start NH DHHS coordinated entry Call 2-1-1 for coordinated-entry routing and local access-point referral.

Ask Regional access point, homelessness assessment, shelter referral, rapid rehousing referral, permanent supportive housing referral, waitlist status, vulnerability assessment, and required documents Ask how to document assessment completion or referral status for supervision, case management, or court planning

Area Balance of State / regional access points

New Hampshire Housing — Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Voucher Pathway State housing finance authority administering rental assistance, Housing Choice Voucher information, renter resources, housing search tools, landlord programs, and related housing supports.

Rental Assistance HCV / Section 8 Waitlists / screening

Access NH Housing rental assistance HCV application information Rental Assistance: 603-472-8623 / 800-439-7247

Ask Housing Choice Voucher applications, applicant portal, paper application, waitlists, criminal-history screening, income limits, documents, landlord participation, portability, accessibility needs, and appeal rules Confirm residence approval before signing a lease or relying on voucher placement if supervision applies

Area Statewide / NH Housing rental-assistance system

HUD New Hampshire — Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Resources Federal lookup path for New Hampshire public housing authorities, subsidized housing, public housing, and Housing Choice Voucher resources. Public housing and vouchers can support longer-term stability, but waitlists, eligibility rules, local preferences, and criminal-history screening vary.

HUD / PHA Lookup Public Housing / Vouchers Screening varies

Search HUD New Hampshire resources HUD PHA contacts HUD PHA help line: 800-955-2232

Ask Open waitlists, voucher status, criminal-history screening, income limits, local preferences, application documents, landlord participation, portability, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision or conviction history affects eligibility or address approval

Area Statewide / local housing authority dependent

🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery Housing, Veterans, Survivor Safety, Local Welfare & Approval Paths

New Hampshire Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Recovery housing may be available through sober living homes, treatment providers, peer-support networks, transitional programs, community recovery organizations, or regional referrals. Each home has different rules, fees, medication policies, curfews, transportation requirements, and supervision-approval considerations.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Ask Openings, fees, interview process, house rules, medication/MAT policy, work requirements, transportation, relapse policy, and whether people under supervision are accepted. Ask for written acceptance and house rules before moving.

Prepare Recovery plan, treatment schedule, medication list if applicable, income proof, transportation plan, supervision contact, and proposed move-in date Confirm residence approval before paying fees

Area Statewide / recovery housing by city or county

Veterans Housing & Homelessness Support Pathways Veterans may have access to VA homeless programs, SSVF providers, HUD-VASH, 211 NH referrals, local veterans organizations, county veteran contacts, shelter referrals, and housing stabilization services. Eligibility depends on veteran status, documentation, discharge history, household need, and local provider availability.

Veterans Housing Support Eligibility varies

Start National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 Also ask 211 NH, VA contacts, county veterans offices, and local SSVF providers for New Hampshire-specific routing.

Bring Veteran status documentation, ID, income, housing-crisis details, medical/disability documentation if relevant, and service-connected support information if available Ask whether justice involvement affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Statewide / veteran eligibility dependent

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Survivor Housing Safety Pathways When housing need is connected to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, family violence, or safety threats, use confidential survivor-service pathways instead of ordinary housing search steps. Shelter location, documentation, and supervision coordination must be handled safely.

Survivor Safety Confidential Shelter Safety-first access

Crisis For immediate danger, call 911. New Hampshire domestic violence line commonly listed by local resources: 866-644-3574 New Hampshire sexual assault line commonly listed by local resources: 800-277-5570

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, transportation, confidential documentation, children’s needs, protection-order support, and how to verify shelter participation safely Do not expose confidential shelter locations in public documents or ordinary address-search notes

Area Statewide / confidential regional survivor providers

Local City and Town Welfare Offices — Emergency Assistance Pathway New Hampshire housing searches often require local city or town welfare contact for emergency assistance, rent support, shelter referral, motel-voucher questions, utilities, basic needs, or municipal-level stabilization. Rules, documents, and availability vary by municipality.

Town / City Welfare Emergency Assistance Local rules vary

Start Contact the welfare office or human services office for the city or town where the person is located or seeking help. Use 211 NH to identify the correct local office when unsure.

Bring ID, income, denial letters, lease or eviction notice, shelter referral, utility notice, proof of residency if available, household details, release paperwork, supervision contact, and urgent housing facts Ask for written confirmation of application, denial, appointment, or referral

Area City / town dependent statewide

Supervision-Aware Housing Approval People under probation, parole, community supervision, reentry supervision, pretrial, treatment court, or other court conditions may need residence approval before moving. A provider’s willingness to accept someone does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision.

Address Planning Supervision-Aware Approval may apply

Contact Supervising officer, parole officer, court contact, reentry specialist, facility caseworker, treatment court team, or case manager. Confirm approval rules before moving or paying deposits.

Prep Full address, landlord or program contact, rules, fees, move-in date, transportation plan, household members, and reporting plan Include no-contact, curfew, victim-safety, registry, treatment, employment, school-zone, travel, and household restrictions if applicable

Area Statewide New Hampshire

Rural Housing, Transportation & Out-of-County Placement Some New Hampshire counties have limited direct shelter, transitional housing, public transportation, or recovery housing infrastructure. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but transportation, reporting, treatment access, employment access, county restrictions, winter weather, and travel rules should be checked first.

Rural Access Transportation Confirm placement

Check Reporting location, treatment schedule, work access, bus routes, ride options, winter roads, rural distance, safety restrictions, and whether the county has local shelter or only referral pathways. Ask if an out-of-county address can be approved.

Prep Proposed address, weekly transportation plan, provider call log, county referrals, landlord contact, and backup shelter plan Document all referral attempts

Area Rural New Hampshire / North Country / Lakes Region / Upper Valley / Monadnock and county-fringe communities

Merrimack Valley / Greater Manchester, Nashua & Concord

Counties and communities: Hillsborough County and Merrimack County, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Merrimack, Bedford, Goffstown, Hooksett, Milford, Amherst, Hudson, Litchfield, Hollis, Weare, Pembroke, Bow, Franklin, Boscawen, Henniker, Loudon, Pittsfield, and surrounding communities. This region contains some of New Hampshire’s strongest service infrastructure but still requires call-ahead verification because shelter access, coordinated-entry routing, voucher waitlists, recovery housing openings, and local welfare assistance can change quickly.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation, Supportive Housing & Metro Access Points

Families in Transition — Housing, Shelter, Food and Supportive Services Major New Hampshire housing and homeless-services provider serving individuals and families through housing, emergency shelter, food programs, substance-use treatment, and supportive services. FIT has a strong Manchester and Concord footprint and is a practical first-call pathway for people needing shelter or housing navigation in the region.

Shelter / Housing Families / Individuals Manchester / Concord

Contact fitnh.org Main office commonly listed: 603-641-9441 Also use 211 NH for current shelter routing and coordinated-entry referral.

Ask Emergency shelter, family shelter, housing programs, case management, food access, treatment-linked supports, documents, program openings, referral route, and proof of contact Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects placement, address approval, or program eligibility

Area Manchester / Concord / regional New Hampshire housing pathway

New Horizons — Manchester Shelter, Food and Homeless Services Manchester homeless-services access point now associated with Families in Transition. The pathway supports emergency shelter, food services, case management, and service connection for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Emergency Shelter Food / Case Management Manchester

Contact Families in Transition / New Horizons New Horizons line commonly listed: 603-668-8010 Call first for current intake process and bed availability.

Ask Emergency shelter, check-in hours, ID requirements, food pantry, soup kitchen, case management, length-of-stay rules, curfew, proof-of-stay letters, and referrals to housing programs Confirm whether supervision status affects shelter use or documentation

Area Manchester / Hillsborough County

Harbor Care — Housing, Healthcare, Behavioral Health and Veteran Services Nashua-based provider offering supportive housing solutions and related services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including housing programs, health care, behavioral health, substance-use treatment, and veteran services. Harbor Care states that it does not offer emergency housing, so use it for referral-based supportive or transitional pathways rather than same-day shelter.

Supportive Housing Veterans / Health / Housing Not emergency shelter

Contact harborcarenh.org Harbor Care housing programs Housing page lists: 603-821-7788

Ask Supportive housing, transitional housing for veterans, eligibility, referral requirements, documents, veteran status, treatment connection, healthcare connection, waitlists, and proof of referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects eligibility or housing placement

Area Nashua / Southern New Hampshire / veteran and supportive-housing pathway

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough & Rockingham Counties — Homelessness Prevention and Housing Community Action pathway for homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, short-term assistance, emergency shelter referral, coordinated-entry coordination, and information/referrals for individuals and families with urgent housing needs.

Prevention / Housing Coordinated Entry Partner Hillsborough

Access CAPHR homelessness prevention and housing Call directly or use 211 NH for the correct program route.

Ask Eviction prevention, rent assistance, housing search support, emergency shelter referral, coordinated entry, document requirements, service area, and proof of application or referral Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance or landlord placement

Area Hillsborough County and Rockingham County service area; use regionally as appropriate

City of Manchester — Homelessness Initiatives and Housing Resources City-level resource page identifying housing assistance and shelter resources, including Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority, New Hampshire Housing, Manchester Welfare Department, HUD tools, and local emergency and health resources.

City Resource Hub Shelter / Housing Links Manchester

Access Manchester homelessness resources Use city links plus 211 NH for current referral and shelter availability.

Ask Local shelter contacts, welfare department assistance, housing authority referrals, emergency resources, coordinated-entry route, homeless outreach, and proof of local contact Ask how to coordinate with supervision or case management if address documentation is needed

Area Manchester / Hillsborough County

City of Nashua — Welfare, Housing and Community Assistance Pathway Municipal assistance pathway for Nashua residents or people seeking help in Nashua. Use for welfare assistance, housing instability, emergency assistance, shelter referral, documentation, and local-resource routing when a person is in or connected to Nashua.

Municipal Assistance Welfare / Housing Referral Nashua

Start nashuanh.gov Search city site for welfare, community services, housing, or homeless assistance. Use 211 NH for immediate shelter routing.

Bring ID, income details, denial letters, eviction notice, lease, release paperwork, supervision contact, proof of local connection if available, and any urgent housing facts Ask for written confirmation of application, referral, appointment, or denial

Area Nashua / Hillsborough County

City of Concord — Human Services / Welfare Housing Assistance Pathway Municipal assistance path for Concord-area residents or people seeking support in Concord. Use for emergency assistance, shelter referral, housing instability, local welfare coordination, and proof of local housing-search activity.

Municipal Assistance Human Services / Welfare Concord

Start concordnh.gov Search city site for human services, welfare, homeless assistance, or housing assistance. Use 211 NH for coordinated-entry and shelter routing.

Bring ID, income, eviction notice, lease, shelter referral, release paperwork, supervision contact, medical or disability documents if relevant, and proof of current housing need Ask for written confirmation of application, appointment, referral, or denial

Area Concord / Merrimack County

🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery Housing, Family Paths & Local Stabilization

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Public Housing and Section 8 Manchester public housing and voucher authority pathway for longer-term housing stability. Use for public housing, Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher questions, applications, waitlists, landlord participation, and screening questions.

PHA / Vouchers Manchester Waitlists / screening

Check manchesterhousing.org Use links for Apply for Housing, Section 8 Vouchers, and Public Housing.

Ask Public housing, Section 8, waitlists, application portal, local preferences, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, landlord participation, portability, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease or relying on voucher placement if supervision applies

Area Manchester / Hillsborough County

Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority — Public Housing and Voucher Pathway Nashua public housing authority pathway for longer-term housing stability. Use for public housing, voucher information, application questions, waitlists, local preferences, income limits, and criminal-history screening questions.

PHA / Vouchers Nashua Waitlists / screening

Check Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority Confirm current application rules and waitlist status directly.

Ask Public housing, voucher waitlists, application documents, local preferences, criminal-history screening, landlord participation, portability, reasonable accommodation, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before relying on housing placement if supervision applies

Area Nashua / Hillsborough County

Concord Housing Authority — Public Housing and Voucher Pathway Concord-area housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related questions, affordable housing, waitlists, and applicant screening. Use as a longer-term housing stability route, not same-day emergency shelter.

PHA / Affordable Housing Concord Not emergency shelter

Check concordha.com Confirm current application, waitlist, and screening policies directly.

Ask Public housing, affordable housing, voucher referrals, waitlists, application requirements, local preferences, criminal-history screening, income limits, documents, landlord participation, and appeal rules Confirm residence approval before signing a lease if supervision applies

Area Concord / Merrimack County

Waypoint — Youth, Young Adult and Family Support Pathway Statewide New Hampshire human-services provider with programs that may support youth, young adults, families, outreach, housing navigation, and stabilization needs. Use as confirm-first for age eligibility, regional program availability, and housing-related referral options.

Youth / Families Supportive Services Program fit varies

Contact waypointnh.org Ask for current youth, young adult, family, outreach, or housing-support routing.

Ask Youth housing support, young adult services, family support, outreach, case management, documents, eligibility by age, county coverage, and referral route Ask whether juvenile justice, probation, parole, reentry, or court involvement affects program fit

Area Manchester / statewide program-dependent coverage

Manchester Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Manchester and surrounding Hillsborough County have recovery residences, sober living homes, treatment-linked housing, peer-support networks, and private recovery housing options. Each home should be verified directly because fees, rules, medication policies, work requirements, and supervision acceptance vary.

Recovery Housing Sober Living Call first

Search Ask treatment providers, 211 NH, peer recovery centers, recovery coalitions, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm legitimacy, rules, fees, and move-in documents before paying.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and written house rules Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Manchester / Goffstown / Hooksett / Bedford / Hillsborough County

Nashua Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Nashua and surrounding southern New Hampshire communities may offer sober living homes, recovery housing, treatment-linked housing, and peer-support referral routes. Verify all openings, rules, fees, and supervision compatibility before using as a residence plan.

Recovery Housing Sober Living Rules vary

Search Ask Harbor Care, treatment providers, 211 NH, peer recovery organizations, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm whether residents under supervision are accepted.

Ask Open bed, fees, deposit, house rules, medication and MAT policy, curfew, transportation, employment requirement, relapse policy, background screening, and proof of acceptance Confirm address approval before paying fees

Area Nashua / Hudson / Merrimack / Milford / Amherst / Southern Hillsborough County

Merrimack County Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Concord, Franklin, Hooksett, Pembroke, Boscawen, and nearby Merrimack County communities may rely on a mix of recovery homes, treatment-linked housing, peer recovery referrals, private rentals, and town welfare pathways. Confirm availability directly because rural and small-city openings may be limited.

Recovery Housing Concord / Franklin Openings vary

Search Use 211 NH, local treatment providers, recovery centers, town welfare offices, and sober living operators for current options. Ask for written rules and acceptance before moving.

Ask Openings, fees, house rules, medication policy, treatment attendance, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and confirmation of residence suitability Confirm address approval before moving

Area Concord / Franklin / Merrimack County

Private Rental, Rooming House and Shared Housing Search — Manchester, Nashua and Concord For people who do not qualify for shelter or need a faster address plan, private rentals, rooming houses, shared housing, motel-to-rental plans, and landlord-direct options may be necessary. Document each contact and confirm screening criteria before paying fees.

Private Housing Room / Rental Search Screening varies

Check Ask landlords directly about application fees, background screening, lease terms, deposits, utilities, occupancy rules, and move-in date. Do not pay cash or deposits without a written receipt and clear address approval.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, and waitlist status

Area Manchester / Nashua / Concord / surrounding towns

Seacoast, Strafford County & Rockingham County

Counties and communities: Rockingham County and Strafford County, including Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Durham, Exeter, Hampton, Seabrook, Salem, Derry, Londonderry, Plaistow, Raymond, Epping, Newmarket, Barrington, Farmington, Milton, Rollinsford, Newington, Greenland, Rye, and surrounding Seacoast and inland communities. This region has a mix of direct shelters, community action housing support, public housing authorities, town welfare offices, recovery housing, and private-rental pathways.

✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional Housing, Community Action & Seacoast Access Points

Cross Roads House — Portsmouth Emergency and Transitional Shelter Seacoast shelter pathway serving unhoused individuals and families. Cross Roads House describes its work as meeting immediate needs while helping residents return to permanent housing, and its public guidance directs people seeking shelter to call 211 NH first for shelter referral and local resources.

Emergency Shelter Individuals / Families Portsmouth

Contact crossroadshouse.org Need help / shelter access Phone: 603-436-2218

Ask Emergency shelter referral, family or individual bed availability, intake rules, 211 referral steps, documents, length of stay, case management, permanent-housing planning, and proof-of-stay letters Confirm whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects placement, address use, or documentation

Area Portsmouth / Seacoast / Rockingham County

My Friend’s Place — Dover Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Dover-based emergency shelter and transitional housing program for homeless men, women, and families in the service area. Use as a direct-confirm pathway for Strafford County shelter and transitional housing availability.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Dover

Contact myfriendsplacenh.org Phone commonly listed by local resources: 603-749-3017 Call first for intake status and current bed availability.

Ask Emergency shelter, transitional housing, family eligibility, check-in steps, ID needs, program rules, length of stay, case management, waitlist, and proof of contact or stay Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects eligibility or address planning

Area Dover / Strafford County

Home for Now — Rochester Family Shelter Family shelter pathway in Rochester operated through Community Action Partnership of Strafford County. Local public resources describe Home for Now as temporary shelter for families with at least one dependent child in their care.

Family Shelter Children / Families Rochester

Contact Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Local shelter number commonly listed: 603-435-2500, ext. 2000 Also call 211 NH for family-shelter referral routing.

Ask Family shelter eligibility, dependent-child requirement, intake route, documents, waitlist status, case management, school needs, transportation, and proof of referral or stay Ask how supervision, custody, court, or reentry status should be documented safely

Area Rochester / Strafford County family pathway

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County — Homeless Services Strafford County homeless-services pathway providing supplies and services for unsheltered residents and support to help people become sheltered and move toward safe, stable, permanent housing.

Homeless Services Unsheltered Support Strafford County

Access CAPSC homeless services straffordcap.org Use 211 NH for current shelter referral and coordinated-entry routing.

Ask Unsheltered outreach, shelter referral, housing navigation, supplies, family shelter, homelessness prevention, documents, coordinated-entry pathway, and proof of service contact Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or court status affects referrals or documentation

Area Dover / Rochester / Somersworth / Strafford County

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough & Rockingham Counties — Rockingham Housing Support Community Action pathway serving Rockingham County with homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, emergency assistance, referrals, and housing-related support. Use as a county-level entry point for prevention and housing-navigation questions in Derry, Salem, Exeter, Portsmouth-area, and inland Rockingham communities.

Prevention / Housing Community Action Rockingham County

Access CAPHR homelessness prevention and housing Use 211 NH to confirm current local office and program routing.

Ask Rent assistance, eviction prevention, emergency assistance, housing search, coordinated entry, local office route, documents, waitlist or funding status, and proof of application Ask whether justice involvement, supervision, or criminal history affects eligibility or landlord placement

Area Rockingham County / Seacoast and inland communities

City of Dover — Public Welfare and Local Emergency Shelter Resources Dover public welfare resources list local emergency shelter contacts and regional housing support pathways, including My Friend’s Place, Cross Roads House, and Home for Now. Use for local welfare coordination, shelter referral, and documentation of help-seeking activity.

Municipal Welfare Shelter Contacts Dover

Access Dover public welfare resources Use local welfare plus 211 NH for current shelter referral.

Ask Emergency assistance, shelter contacts, town welfare application, local referral, motel-voucher questions if available, documents, and proof of contact Ask how to coordinate shelter or welfare documentation with supervision requirements

Area Dover / Strafford County

City of Rochester — Municipal Welfare and Shelter Referral Pathway Rochester municipal welfare resources identify local shelter contacts and housing-support routes, including family-shelter and emergency-shelter connections. Use for local assistance, shelter referral, and documentation when the person is in or connected to Rochester.

Municipal Welfare Shelter Referral Rochester

Access Rochester Municipal Welfare Department Rochester shelter FAQ

Bring ID, income, housing-crisis details, eviction notice if applicable, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, denial letters, shelter referral notes, and proof of Rochester connection if available Ask for written proof of application, referral, appointment, or denial

Area Rochester / Strafford County

🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery, Local Welfare, Private Rentals & County Stabilization

Portsmouth Housing Authority — Affordable Housing and Voucher Pathway Portsmouth-area housing authority pathway for affordable housing and voucher-related stability. Use for longer-term housing planning, waitlists, applicant screening, documents, and landlord participation questions.

PHA / Affordable Housing Portsmouth Waitlists / screening

Check porthousing.org Confirm current applications, waitlists, and screening policies directly.

Ask Affordable housing, public housing, voucher referrals, waitlists, local preferences, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, landlord participation, reasonable accommodations, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease if supervision applies

Area Portsmouth / Rockingham County

Dover Housing Authority — Affordable Housing and Resident Support Dover housing authority pathway for affordable housing options, housing assistance, and resident services. Use for longer-term stability, not same-day shelter.

PHA / Affordable Housing Dover Not emergency shelter

Check doverhousingauthority.org Confirm affordable-housing applications and screening policies directly.

Ask Affordable housing, resident services, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, reasonable accommodations, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision or criminal history affects eligibility or address approval

Area Dover / Strafford County

Rochester Housing Authority — Public and Affordable Housing Pathway Rochester-area housing authority pathway for affordable or subsidized housing. Use for longer-term housing stability, application status, screening questions, and local housing planning.

PHA / Affordable Housing Rochester Waitlists / screening

Check rochesterhousing.org Confirm current application and waitlist rules directly.

Ask Public housing, affordable housing, applications, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, landlord participation, documents, reasonable accommodations, and appeal process Confirm address approval before relying on placement if supervision applies

Area Rochester / Strafford County

Somersworth Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Options Somersworth affordable-housing pathway for eligible families, elderly residents, and disabled persons. Use for local affordable housing options, application status, resident-services questions, and screening rules.

Affordable Housing Somersworth Eligibility rules apply

Check somersworthhousing.org Confirm current openings, waitlists, and eligibility directly.

Ask Low-income apartments, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, accessibility needs, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision status affects address approval

Area Somersworth / Strafford County

Exeter Housing Authority — Local Affordable Housing Pathway Exeter public or affordable housing pathway for longer-term stability in the Exeter area. Use for application rules, waitlists, income limits, and criminal-history screening questions.

Affordable Housing Exeter Confirm waitlists

Check exeternh.gov Search town site for housing authority, welfare, or housing assistance contacts. Use HUD PHA lookup and NH Housing if contact details change.

Ask Affordable housing, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, local preferences, and appeal rules Confirm whether address approval is needed before moving

Area Exeter / Rockingham County

Derry, Salem, Londonderry and Inland Rockingham Housing Search Inland Rockingham communities may rely on a mix of town welfare offices, private rentals, subsidized apartments, public-housing waitlists, Community Action referrals, and NH Housing tools rather than a single shelter entry point. Use call logs and written documentation to support housing-search plans.

Local Housing Search Town Welfare / Rentals Confirm-first

Start Use 211 NH, CAPHR, local town welfare offices, NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, and landlord-direct rental searches. Ask each town whether emergency assistance or shelter referral is available.

Prepare ID, income proof, eviction notice if applicable, lease or landlord contact, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proof of local connection if available Document calls, applications, denials, and waitlist status

Area Derry / Salem / Londonderry / Plaistow / Raymond / Epping / Rockingham County

Seacoast Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Hampton, Exeter, and surrounding Seacoast communities may have recovery residences, sober living homes, treatment-linked housing, and peer-support referral options. Verify every home directly because fees, rules, medication policies, and supervision acceptance vary.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Search Ask treatment providers, peer recovery centers, 211 NH, Community Action, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm written rules and acceptance before paying fees.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and proof of acceptance Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Portsmouth / Dover / Rochester / Somersworth / Seacoast region

Private Rentals, Rooms and Shared Housing — Seacoast and Inland Counties Where shelter beds or subsidized housing are unavailable, private rooms, shared housing, weekly rentals, motel-to-rental plans, landlord-direct apartments, and family-supported housing may become practical backup options. Seacoast costs can be high, so document search efforts and screen for safety and affordability before paying.

Private Housing Room / Rental Search Screening and cost vary

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, application fees, deposit, lease terms, utilities, occupancy rules, move-in date, and written receipts. Confirm address approval before paying deposits if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, and waitlist status

Area Rockingham County / Strafford County / Seacoast and inland communities

Lakes Region & Carroll County

Counties and communities: Belknap County and Carroll County, including Laconia, Tilton, Belmont, Gilford, Meredith, Alton, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Wolfeboro, Conway, North Conway, Ossipee, Tamworth, Wakefield, Sandwich, Tuftonboro, Madison, Bartlett, Freedom, Effingham, and surrounding Lakes Region, Mount Washington Valley, and rural Carroll County communities. This region includes direct family shelter and Laconia shelter options, but Carroll County often relies on housing-stability services, day-resource support, town welfare, community action, coordinated-entry referrals, and out-of-county placement planning.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stability, Day Resources & Regional Access Points

Belknap House — Belknap County Family Shelter Year-round shelter in Laconia providing safe housing to families in need in Belknap County, with a focus on families with children and helping families connect to education, community resources, and steps toward independence.

Family Shelter Children / Families Laconia

Contact belknaphouse.org Phone commonly listed: 603-527-8097 Call first and also use 211 NH for current shelter referral routing.

Ask Family shelter eligibility, dependent-child requirements, referral route, bed availability, documents, school needs, case management, length of stay, transportation, and proof of referral or stay Ask how probation, parole, court, custody, or reentry status should be documented safely

Area Laconia / Belknap County family pathway

The Carey House — Salvation Army Laconia Shelter Pathway Laconia shelter pathway commonly listed by local resources for families and single adults. Local public shelter listings describe The Carey House as a clean and sober shelter with capacity for men, women, and families.

Shelter Pathway Singles / Families Clean / sober rules may apply

Contact Local listings commonly show: 6 Spring Street, Laconia, NH Phone commonly listed: 603-528-8086 Confirm current intake, program rules, and bed availability before travel.

Ask Bed availability, clean/sober requirements, intake hours, ID requirements, family/single eligibility, curfew, length of stay, case management, and proof-of-stay letters Ask whether supervision, criminal history, medication, or treatment schedule affects shelter access

Area Laconia / Belknap County

Tri-County Community Action Program — Carroll County Housing Stability Services Community Action pathway serving Carroll County through housing-stability services for people who are unsheltered or at risk of becoming unsheltered, including short- and medium-term rental assistance, eviction prevention, permanent supportive housing, housing stabilization support, and emergency shelter referrals.

Housing Stability Eviction Prevention Carroll County

Access TCCAP housing stability services tccap.org Tamworth office commonly listed by local resources: 603-323-7400

Ask Housing stabilization, rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency shelter referral, permanent supportive housing, outreach, coordinated-entry connection, documents, and proof of application or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance, referral, or landlord placement

Area Carroll County / Tamworth / Conway / Ossipee / Mount Washington Valley

Way Station — North Conway Day Resource Center Day resource center for homeless and housing-insecure residents of Carroll County and the Mount Washington Valley. Way Station states that it does not provide overnight shelter, but offers basics such as laundry, showers, PO box access for identification, phones, toiletries, emergency food, wellness checks, advocacy, and referrals.

Day Resource Center Showers / Mail / Referrals Not overnight shelter

Contact waystationnh.org Public address listed: 17 Grove Street, North Conway, NH Phone commonly listed by regional resources: 603-452-7113

Ask Laundry, showers, mail/PO box support for ID, phones, emergency food, toiletries, advocacy, referrals, wellness check-ins, shelter referral, and proof of service contact Ask how to document contact for supervision, case management, or housing-search requirements

Area North Conway / Mount Washington Valley / Carroll County

City of Laconia — Shelter and Housing Resource Routing City-level shelter resource page identifying local shelter contacts, including Belknap House and The Carey House. Use for confirming local shelter options, public welfare coordination, and proof of help-seeking activity in the Laconia area.

City Resource Hub Shelter Contacts Laconia

Access Laconia shelter resources Use 211 NH and local welfare for current referral and availability.

Ask Current shelter contact, local welfare application, emergency assistance, shelter referral, motel-voucher questions if available, documents, and proof of application or referral Ask how to coordinate shelter or welfare documentation with supervision requirements

Area Laconia / Belknap County

Lakes Region Mental Health Center — Integrative Housing Supports Behavioral-health-linked housing support pathway helping clients find and maintain housing while supporting activities of daily living, case management, prescriber services, medication management, peer support, and independent living skills.

Housing Supports Behavioral Health Client eligibility applies

Access Integrative Housing & Supports Confirm intake, eligibility, insurance, and referral requirements directly.

Ask Housing-support eligibility, case management, peer support, medication support, independent-living skills, referral requirements, documents, waitlist, and coordination with treatment or supervision Ask whether criminal history, probation, parole, or court involvement affects service planning

Area Laconia / Lakes Region behavioral-health housing support

Lakes Region Community Services — Disability and Family Support Pathway Laconia-based community services provider supporting people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain disorders, families, and related support needs. Some programs may help with supported living, shared family living, service coordination, or stability planning when disability eligibility applies.

Disability Support Supported Living Eligibility dependent

Contact lrcs.org Main office: 603-524-8811 719 North Main Street, Laconia, NH

Ask Eligibility, service coordination, supported living, shared family living, disability documentation, family support, intake route, and housing-related supports Ask whether supervision, court involvement, or criminal history affects planning or placement

Area Laconia / Lakes Region / Belknap County and surrounding service area

🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Affordable Housing, Recovery, Town Welfare & Rural Paths

Laconia Housing — Affordable Housing, Voucher Holder and Landlord Pathway Laconia housing provider offering housing and support services, and working with voucher holders and area landlords. Use for longer-term housing stability, affordable housing questions, landlord connections, and housing-support planning.

Affordable Housing Voucher / Landlord Path Waitlists / screening

Check laconiahousing.org Confirm current applications, waitlists, landlord participation, and screening policies directly.

Ask Affordable housing, voucher-holder support, landlord participation, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, accessibility needs, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before signing a lease if supervision applies

Area Laconia / Belknap County

Lakes Region Community Developers — Affordable Rental Opportunities Nonprofit affordable-housing developer serving the Lakes Region, with rental opportunities and housing-related services. Use as a longer-term affordable housing search route, not emergency shelter.

Affordable Housing Rental Opportunities Not emergency shelter

Check lrcommunitydevelopers.org Phone listed publicly: 603-524-0747 193 Court Street, Laconia, NH

Ask Rental opportunities, waitlists, application requirements, income limits, criminal-history screening, accessibility, documents, and proof of application or waitlist status Confirm whether supervision status affects address approval before relying on placement

Area Lakes Region / Belknap County and surrounding communities

Ossipee Welfare Department — Local Emergency Assistance Pathway Municipal welfare route for Ossipee-area residents or people seeking local emergency support. The town’s public FAQ points residents to NH Housing for housing and rental assistance and identifies Tri-County Community Action as the fuel-assistance contact for Carroll County.

Town Welfare Emergency Assistance Local rules vary

Start Ossipee Welfare Department Use 211 NH and TCCAP for county-level referral when no local shelter is available.

Bring ID, income, denial letters, eviction notice, utility notice, shelter referral notes, release paperwork, supervision contact, and proof of local connection if available Ask for written confirmation of application, appointment, referral, or denial

Area Ossipee / Carroll County

Conway and North Conway Housing-Insecure Pathway Conway and North Conway may require a combined strategy using Way Station day resources, Tri-County Community Action housing stability services, town welfare, 211 NH, private rentals, seasonal workforce housing contacts, and out-of-county shelter referrals when no overnight shelter bed is available locally.

Rural / Resort Area Day Resource + Referrals Overnight shelter limited

Start Contact Way Station, TCCAP, town welfare, 211 NH, and private landlords or shared-housing contacts. Ask whether out-of-county shelter referral is needed and whether transportation can be arranged.

Prepare ID, income proof, work schedule, transportation plan, shelter referral notes, provider call log, release paperwork if applicable, supervision contact, and proposed address details Document denials, referrals, waitlists, and service contacts

Area Conway / North Conway / Mount Washington Valley / Carroll County

Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Tamworth and Rural Carroll Housing Search Rural Carroll County communities may not have direct shelter beds. Housing planning may require town welfare, TCCAP referrals, private rooms, family-supported housing, shared housing, recovery housing, motel-to-rental plans, and transportation planning to Conway, Ossipee, Laconia, or another approved service area.

Rural Housing Search Town Welfare / Rentals Confirm-first

Start Call the town welfare office, 211 NH, TCCAP, local landlords, and regional housing or service providers. Confirm whether a proposed residence is in an approved reporting and treatment-access area.

Prepare Provider call log, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, income proof, ID, treatment plan, supervision contact, and backup shelter plan Ask for written referral, denial, appointment, or application confirmation

Area Wolfeboro / Moultonborough / Tamworth / Sandwich / rural Carroll County

Lakes Region Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Laconia, Tilton, Meredith, Belmont, Gilford, and surrounding Lakes Region communities may have recovery residences, sober living homes, treatment-linked housing, and peer-support referral options. Verify every home directly because fees, medication policies, house rules, transportation, and supervision acceptance vary.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Search Ask treatment providers, peer recovery centers, 211 NH, community action, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm written rules, fees, and acceptance before paying.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and proof of acceptance Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Laconia / Tilton / Meredith / Belmont / Gilford / Belknap County

Carroll County Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Carroll County recovery housing may be limited and may require referrals through treatment providers, peer recovery supports, sober living operators, town welfare offices, or out-of-county recovery residences. Confirm travel, treatment access, employment access, and supervision approval before using a recovery home as the residence plan.

Recovery Housing Rural Referral Path Openings may be limited

Search Ask treatment providers, 211 NH, TCCAP, Way Station, peer recovery centers, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm acceptance of people under supervision before paying fees.

Ask Open bed, fees, house rules, medication and MAT policy, curfew, transportation, treatment attendance, employment requirement, relapse policy, and written acceptance Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Conway / Ossipee / Tamworth / Wolfeboro / Carroll County and out-of-county referrals

Private Rentals, Rooms, Seasonal Housing and Shared Housing — Lakes Region and Carroll County When shelter, public housing, or subsidized housing is unavailable, private rentals, room rentals, seasonal-worker housing, shared housing, motel-to-rental plans, family-supported housing, and landlord-direct arrangements may be needed. Tourism-area pricing and seasonal availability can make the search difficult, so document each contact and confirm screening criteria before paying fees.

Private Housing Room / Shared Housing Screening and cost vary

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, deposits, application fees, lease terms, utilities, occupancy rules, employment requirements, seasonal restrictions, and written receipts. Confirm address approval before paying deposits if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, landlord references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, deposits, receipts, and waitlist status

Area Belknap County / Carroll County / Lakes Region / Mount Washington Valley

Monadnock / Southwest New Hampshire

Counties and communities: Cheshire County and southwest New Hampshire communities, including Keene, Swanzey, Marlborough, Jaffrey, Rindge, Peterborough, Dublin, Antrim, Hancock, Hillsborough, Bennington, Winchester, Hinsdale, Walpole, Troy, Fitzwilliam, Chesterfield, Nelson, Harrisville, Stoddard, and surrounding Monadnock Region towns. Keene is the primary direct shelter and housing-services hub in this region. Smaller towns may require coordinated-entry referral, town welfare, Community Action, recovery housing, shared housing, or out-of-county placement planning.

✅ Verified Emergency Shelter, Transitional Shelter, Housing Stabilization & Keene Access Points

Hundred Nights — Keene Year-Round Emergency Shelter and Resource Center Keene-based year-round emergency shelter and resource center serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in southwestern New Hampshire. Hundred Nights publicly lists its emergency overnight shelter and resource center at 122 Water Street in Keene.

Year-Round Shelter Resource Center Keene

Contact hundrednightsinc.org Hundred Nights get help Shelter: 603-352-5197 Resource Center: 603-903-0995

Ask Emergency shelter availability, intake office, resource center hours, case management, documents, family or individual bed availability, rules, mail or ID support, and proof-of-stay letters Ask whether probation, parole, court, reentry, medication, or criminal-history issues affect shelter access or address planning

Area Keene / Cheshire County / southwestern New Hampshire

Hundred Nights — Individual and Family Shelter Programs Hundred Nights describes shelter space for individuals and families, including women’s dorm rooms, private family rooms, and men’s dorms. Use this as a direct-confirm pathway for bed type, shelter rules, and documentation needs.

Individuals / Families Shelter Programs Call first

Program Hundred Nights programs 122 Water Street, Keene, NH Call shelter intake before traveling.

Ask Bed type, family room availability, dorm rules, check-in process, guest rules, storage, curfew, length of stay, case management, and written verification of shelter stay Confirm whether address use is acceptable for supervision reporting or only as a temporary shelter contact

Area Keene / Monadnock Region

Southwestern Community Services — Housing Stabilization Services Community Action pathway serving Cheshire and Sullivan counties with housing-stabilization services. SCS describes short-term emergency shelter support to alleviate housing crisis and directs people needing immediate assistance to call NH 211.

Housing Stabilization Emergency Shelter Program Cheshire / Sullivan

Access SCS housing stabilization services Main assistance line commonly listed: 603-352-7512 For immediate assistance, use 211 NH plus SCS intake guidance.

Ask Emergency shelter program, rental assistance, eviction prevention, housing stabilization, documents, eligibility, service area, current funding status, and proof of application or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance, referral, or landlord placement

Area Cheshire County / Sullivan County / Monadnock and Upper Valley fringe

Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter — Temporary Shelter and Housing Support Monadnock Region transitional shelter pathway providing safe temporary shelter and personalized support to individuals, couples, and families working toward permanent housing.

Transitional Shelter Individuals / Couples / Families Monadnock Region

Contact matsnh.org Follow current “Become a Participant” or intake guidance directly. Use 211 NH when emergency shelter or coordinated-entry referral is needed.

Ask Temporary shelter availability, participant eligibility, referral route, documents, family or couple eligibility, case management, housing plan, length of stay, and proof of program contact Ask whether supervision, court, reentry, criminal history, treatment, or travel limits affect placement

Area Peterborough / Jaffrey / Eastern Monadnock and surrounding communities

Cheshire County Emergency Housing Collaborative — Emergency Housing and Stability Support Collaborative pathway focused on emergency shelter services for people experiencing a homelessness crisis, along with educational opportunities and connection to housing resources that may improve financial stability and housing readiness.

Emergency Housing Collaboration Housing Readiness Cheshire County

Learn Cheshire County Emergency Housing Collaborative Use alongside Hundred Nights, SCS, 211 NH, and city welfare routing.

Ask Emergency shelter services, educational opportunities, financial literacy, resume and interview support, housing resource connection, referral route, and proof of participation Ask whether reentry, supervision, or criminal-history issues can be addressed through case-management planning

Area Cheshire County / Monadnock Region

City of Keene — Human Services / Housing Assistance Resource Pathway Keene municipal resource path identifying subsidized housing opportunities and local housing-assistance contacts, including Cheshire Housing Trust, Keene Housing, New Hampshire Housing, and Southwestern Community Services.

City Resource Hub Housing Assistance Keene

Access Keene housing assistance Use local welfare, 211 NH, and provider links for current referral and application status.

Ask Local welfare application, subsidized housing contacts, emergency assistance, housing referral, documents, local connection, proof of application, and proof of referral Ask how to coordinate housing-search documentation with supervision or court requirements

Area Keene / Cheshire County

Eastern Monadnock Housing Security Council — Regional Housing Coordination Path Eastern Monadnock coordination pathway reported as involving Community Action Partnership of Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties, Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center, Shelter from the Storm in Jaffrey, Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter, and the River Center in Peterborough. Use as a regional collaboration signal and confirm current access through the participating providers.

Regional Coordination Peterborough / Jaffrey Confirm active route

Start Contact MATS, CAPHR, the River Center, Grapevine, Shelter from the Storm, or 211 NH for current local routing. For emergency shelter, verify same-day availability before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter coordination, transitional housing, family support, town welfare coordination, transportation, documents, referral steps, and proof of contact Ask whether justice involvement or supervision status affects placement or referral options

Area Peterborough / Jaffrey / Antrim / Eastern Monadnock communities

🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Affordable Housing, Recovery, Town Welfare & Rural Paths

Keene Housing — Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Keene-area housing authority and affordable-housing pathway providing affordable housing and supportive services to families, elders, and individuals with disabilities in the Monadnock Region.

Affordable Housing PHA / Supportive Services Waitlists / screening

Check keenehousing.org Address commonly listed: 831 Court Street, Keene, NH Phone commonly listed: 603-352-6161

Ask Affordable housing, voucher questions, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, supportive services, reasonable accommodations, landlord participation, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before relying on placement if supervision applies

Area Keene / Monadnock Region / Cheshire County

Cheshire Housing Trust — Affordable Housing Search Path Affordable-housing contact identified by Keene’s housing-assistance resources. Use as a direct-confirm path for affordable rental opportunities, waitlists, applicant screening, and local housing availability.

Affordable Housing Keene / Cheshire Confirm availability

Contact Keene resource listing commonly shows: 603-357-7603 168 Castle Street, Keene, NH Confirm current intake, application, and waitlist status directly.

Ask Affordable rental availability, waitlists, application process, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, accessibility, local preferences, and proof of application Confirm address approval before moving if supervision applies

Area Keene / Cheshire County

Southwestern Community Services — Senior and Workforce Housing SCS provides housing for elderly residents and low-income families, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in various towns throughout Cheshire and Sullivan counties. Use for longer-term affordable housing planning, not same-day shelter.

Affordable Housing Senior / Workforce Housing Income eligibility applies

Check SCS affordable housing Main: 603-352-7512 Confirm current applications and property-specific rules directly.

Ask Senior housing, workforce housing, low-income family housing, property locations, income eligibility, waitlists, application documents, criminal-history screening, accessibility, and proof of application Confirm whether supervision status affects address approval before relying on placement

Area Cheshire County / Sullivan County towns

Jaffrey, Peterborough, Rindge and Eastern Monadnock Town Welfare Path Eastern Monadnock towns may rely on town welfare, Community Action, MATS, family resource centers, private rentals, shared housing, and out-of-town shelter referrals. Local emergency shelter infrastructure may be limited, so call first and document each contact.

Town Welfare Eastern Monadnock Local rules vary

Start Contact the town welfare office, MATS, 211 NH, CAPHR, local family resource centers, and landlords. Ask whether transportation to Keene, Nashua, Manchester, or another approved shelter area is needed.

Bring ID, income proof, eviction notice if applicable, release paperwork, supervision contact, provider call log, local connection, transportation plan, and proposed address information Ask for written referral, appointment, application, denial, or waitlist confirmation

Area Jaffrey / Peterborough / Rindge / Antrim / Hancock / Dublin / eastern Monadnock towns

Rural Cheshire County Town Welfare and Local Housing Search Rural Cheshire County communities may require a combined housing plan using town welfare, Hundred Nights, SCS, Keene housing contacts, private rooms, shared housing, family-supported housing, and transportation planning to Keene or another approved service area.

Rural Housing Search Town Welfare / Referrals Confirm-first

Start Call the town welfare office, SCS, 211 NH, Hundred Nights, Keene Human Services, local landlords, and treatment or recovery providers. Confirm whether an out-of-town shelter or housing plan can be approved.

Prepare Provider call log, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, income proof, ID, treatment plan, supervision contact, and backup shelter plan Document denials, referrals, waitlists, and applications

Area Winchester / Hinsdale / Walpole / Swanzey / Marlborough / Troy / rural Cheshire County

Monadnock Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Keene, Jaffrey, Peterborough, Rindge, Swanzey, and surrounding towns may have recovery residences, sober living homes, treatment-linked housing, and peer-support referral options. Verify every home directly because openings, fees, medication policies, house rules, transportation, and supervision acceptance vary.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Search Ask treatment providers, peer recovery centers, 211 NH, SCS, MATS, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm written rules, fees, and acceptance before paying.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and proof of acceptance Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Keene / Jaffrey / Peterborough / Rindge / Monadnock Region

Private Rentals, Rooms, Shared Housing and Family-Supported Housing — Monadnock Region When shelter, subsidized housing, or transitional housing is unavailable, private rooms, shared housing, landlord-direct apartments, family-supported housing, and motel-to-rental plans may be needed. Rural transportation and winter access should be checked before relying on a residence plan.

Private Housing Room / Shared Housing Screening and transport vary

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, application fees, deposit, lease terms, utilities, occupancy rules, transportation, and written receipts. Confirm address approval before paying deposits if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, and waitlist status

Area Cheshire County / eastern Monadnock / southwest New Hampshire

Out-of-County Placement and Transportation Planning — Southwest New Hampshire Some Monadnock communities have limited shelter, recovery housing, public transportation, or employment access. A practical plan may involve Keene, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, or an out-of-county shelter or recovery home, but reporting, treatment, work, curfew, and travel restrictions should be checked before moving.

Placement Planning Transportation Approval may apply

Check Ask the supervising officer, treatment provider, case manager, shelter, and town welfare office whether the proposed location is workable. Confirm reporting and transportation before accepting a placement.

Prepare Full address, provider contact, housing rules, transportation plan, treatment schedule, work plan, reporting schedule, curfew needs, and backup shelter plan Keep written proof of acceptance and referrals

Area Monadnock Region / Keene / out-of-county service hubs

Upper Valley, Grafton County & Sullivan County

Counties and communities: Grafton County and Sullivan County, including Lebanon, Hanover, West Lebanon, Enfield, Canaan, Grafton, Haverhill, Woodsville, Littleton, Bethlehem, Franconia, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Lincoln, North Haverhill, Claremont, Newport, Charlestown, Sunapee, Plainfield, Grantham, Cornish, Unity, and surrounding Upper Valley, North Country gateway, and rural western New Hampshire communities. This region uses a mix of direct shelter, community action, public housing, coordinated entry, veterans services, hospital and behavioral-health-linked referrals, town welfare, recovery housing, and cross-border Vermont service coordination.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stabilization, Community Action & Upper Valley Access Points

Upper Valley Haven — Shelter, Food and Housing Support Pathway Regional Upper Valley shelter and support provider serving households from the New Hampshire and Vermont Upper Valley area. Use as a key confirm-first shelter and housing-support pathway for Lebanon, Hanover, West Lebanon, Enfield, Plainfield, and nearby communities.

Shelter / Housing Support Adults / Families Upper Valley

Contact uppervalleyhaven.org Phone commonly listed: 802-295-6500 Call first for shelter access, eligibility, and cross-border service routing.

Ask Adult shelter, family shelter, housing support, food shelf, service area, referral route, documents, bed availability, case management, transportation, and proof of contact or stay Ask whether New Hampshire supervision, parole, court, reentry, or address-approval rules affect placement or documentation

Area Lebanon / Hanover / West Lebanon / Upper Valley and nearby Vermont service area

Southwestern Community Services — Sullivan County Housing Stabilization Community Action pathway serving Sullivan County with housing-stabilization services, emergency shelter program support, rental assistance, eviction prevention, and local housing referrals. Use for Claremont, Newport, Charlestown, Sunapee, and surrounding Sullivan County towns.

Housing Stabilization Emergency Shelter Program Sullivan County

Access SCS housing stabilization services SCS housing programs Main assistance line commonly listed: 603-352-7512

Ask Emergency shelter program, rental assistance, eviction prevention, housing stabilization, affordable housing, documents, eligibility, service area, funding status, and proof of application or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance, referral, or landlord placement

Area Claremont / Newport / Sullivan County

Tri-County Community Action Program — Grafton County Housing Stability Services Community Action pathway serving Grafton County with housing-stability services for people who are unsheltered or at risk of homelessness. Use for rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency shelter referral, permanent supportive housing questions, and coordinated-entry routing.

Housing Stability Eviction Prevention Grafton County

Access TCCAP housing stability services tccap.org Use 211 NH for immediate shelter and coordinated-entry routing.

Ask Housing stabilization, rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency shelter referral, permanent supportive housing, outreach, coordinated-entry connection, documents, funding status, and proof of application or referral Ask whether supervision, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance, referral, or landlord placement

Area Grafton County / Littleton / Plymouth / Haverhill / Woodsville / Lebanon-area referral support

LISTEN Community Services — Upper Valley Stabilization and Assistance Upper Valley community-services pathway supporting people with basic needs, housing-related stabilization, utility assistance, community support, and referrals. Use as a practical local support path for Lebanon, Canaan, Enfield, Hanover, and surrounding Upper Valley communities.

Stabilization Support Basic Needs / Referrals Upper Valley

Contact listencs.org Call directly for current assistance programs and referral route. Use 211 NH if immediate shelter placement is needed.

Ask Housing-related assistance, utility support, food, community support, thrift-store vouchers if available, referral to shelter or housing programs, documents, and proof of contact Ask whether reentry or supervision status affects documentation or referrals

Area Lebanon / Canaan / Enfield / Hanover / Upper Valley

Claremont Soup Kitchen and Community Resource Pathway Claremont basic-needs and community-resource pathway for people needing food support, referrals, and local connection while working on shelter, welfare, housing stabilization, or recovery housing plans. Use with SCS, town welfare, and 211 NH for housing-specific routing.

Basic Needs / Referrals Community Resource Claremont

Start Use local Claremont food and community-service providers with SCS, town welfare, and 211 NH for housing navigation. Confirm current program hours and housing-referral options directly.

Ask Food support, community referrals, shelter referrals, local welfare contact, clothing or basic-needs support, documents, and proof of service contact Ask whether service contact can support supervision, court, or case-management documentation

Area Claremont / Sullivan County

Twin Pines Housing — Upper Valley Affordable Housing Pathway Upper Valley affordable-housing organization focused on developing and managing affordable housing. Use as a longer-term housing search pathway for Lebanon, Hanover, and surrounding Upper Valley communities rather than emergency shelter.

Affordable Housing Upper Valley Not emergency shelter

Check tphtrust.org Confirm current rental opportunities, application process, and waitlist status directly.

Ask Affordable rentals, application requirements, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, accessibility, documents, and proof of application or waitlist status Confirm address approval before relying on placement if supervision applies

Area Upper Valley / Lebanon / Hanover / surrounding New Hampshire and Vermont communities

City of Lebanon — Human Services / Welfare Housing Assistance Pathway Municipal welfare route for Lebanon residents or people seeking local assistance in Lebanon. Use for emergency assistance, housing instability, shelter referral, documentation, and coordination with Upper Valley support providers.

Municipal Assistance Welfare / Housing Referral Lebanon

Start lebanonnh.gov Search city site for human services, welfare, general assistance, or housing assistance. Use 211 NH and Upper Valley Haven for current shelter routing.

Bring ID, income, eviction notice if applicable, lease, shelter referral notes, release paperwork, supervision contact, medical or disability documents if relevant, and proof of local connection if available Ask for written confirmation of application, referral, appointment, or denial

Area Lebanon / West Lebanon / Upper Valley / Grafton County

🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery, Town Welfare, Cross-Border Paths & Rural Placement

Lebanon Housing Authority — Public and Affordable Housing Pathway Lebanon-area housing authority pathway for affordable housing, public housing, housing assistance, waitlist questions, and longer-term housing stability. Use alongside NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, and local welfare.

PHA / Affordable Housing Lebanon Waitlists / screening

Check lebanonhousing.org Confirm current applications, waitlists, and screening policies directly.

Ask Public housing, affordable housing, voucher questions, application process, waitlists, income limits, criminal-history screening, landlord participation, reasonable accommodations, and appeal rules Confirm residence approval before relying on placement if supervision applies

Area Lebanon / West Lebanon / Grafton County

Claremont Housing Authority — Public and Affordable Housing Pathway Claremont-area housing authority pathway for public housing, affordable housing, voucher-related questions, applications, waitlists, and applicant screening. Use for longer-term stability, not same-day shelter.

PHA / Affordable Housing Claremont Not emergency shelter

Check Use HUD PHA lookup, NH Housing, and local Claremont housing authority contacts for current application information. Confirm current waitlist status and screening rules directly before applying.

Ask Public housing, affordable housing, applications, waitlists, local preferences, income limits, criminal-history screening, documents, landlord participation, reasonable accommodations, and appeal rules Confirm address approval before relying on placement if supervision applies

Area Claremont / Sullivan County

Littleton Housing Authority and North Grafton Affordable Housing Search Littleton and northern Grafton County may use a combination of public housing, affordable housing, NH Housing, TCCAP, town welfare, and private rental options. Use this path for longer-term housing planning and local application questions.

Affordable Housing Littleton / North Grafton Confirm waitlists

Start Use HUD PHA lookup, NH Housing, Littleton town resources, TCCAP, and 211 NH for current public or affordable housing contacts. Confirm current applications and screening rules directly.

Ask Affordable housing, public housing, waitlists, application documents, local preferences, criminal-history screening, income limits, accessibility, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision status affects residence approval

Area Littleton / Bethlehem / Franconia / northern Grafton County

Plymouth, Bristol and Southern Grafton Affordable Housing Search Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Lincoln, and southern Grafton communities may rely on public-housing contacts, subsidized apartments, NH Housing, TCCAP, town welfare, private rentals, and shared housing rather than direct shelter. Confirm county routing before relying on any placement.

Affordable Housing Southern Grafton Confirm-first

Start Use NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, TCCAP, town welfare offices, 211 NH, and landlord-direct search. Ask whether shelter referral must go through coordinated entry.

Prepare ID, income proof, local connection, eviction notice if applicable, release paperwork, supervision contact, provider call log, and proposed address details Ask for written application, waitlist, referral, or denial confirmation

Area Plymouth / Bristol / Ashland / Lincoln / southern Grafton County

Upper Valley and Sullivan Recovery Housing / Sober Living Search Lebanon, Hanover, Claremont, Newport, and surrounding towns may have recovery residences, sober living homes, treatment-linked housing, and peer-support referral options. Some options may be across the Vermont border, so supervision, treatment access, transportation, and travel permission should be verified before relying on placement.

Recovery Housing Sober Living Cross-border rules may apply

Search Ask treatment providers, peer recovery centers, 211 NH, SCS, TCCAP, Upper Valley providers, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm written rules, fees, and acceptance before paying.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, cross-border travel, and proof of acceptance Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Lebanon / Hanover / Claremont / Newport / Upper Valley / Sullivan County

Haverhill, Woodsville, Littleton and Northern Grafton Rural Housing Path Northern and western Grafton communities may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing plans may require TCCAP, town welfare, 211 NH, private rooms, family-supported housing, recovery housing, motel-to-rental plans, public-housing waitlists, and transportation planning to Littleton, Lebanon, Plymouth, or another approved service hub.

Rural Housing Search Town Welfare / Referrals Transportation matters

Start Call town welfare, TCCAP, 211 NH, local landlords, recovery providers, and housing authorities. Ask whether an out-of-town or out-of-county housing plan can be approved.

Prepare Provider call log, proposed address, landlord contact, transportation plan, income proof, ID, treatment plan, supervision contact, and backup shelter plan Document denials, referrals, waitlists, and applications

Area Haverhill / Woodsville / Littleton / Bethlehem / Franconia / northern Grafton County

Newport, Charlestown, Sunapee and Rural Sullivan Housing Search Rural Sullivan County housing searches may require town welfare, SCS, private rooms, shared housing, family-supported housing, affordable-housing waitlists, recovery housing, and transportation planning to Claremont, Lebanon, or Keene. Direct shelter options may be limited, so confirm referral routes early.

Rural Housing Search Town Welfare / Rentals Confirm-first

Start Call town welfare, SCS, 211 NH, local landlords, treatment providers, and public-housing contacts. Ask whether a nearby service hub is required for shelter, treatment, or reporting access.

Prepare ID, income proof, local connection, eviction notice if applicable, release paperwork, supervision contact, treatment schedule, transportation plan, and provider call log Ask for written referral, denial, application, or waitlist confirmation

Area Newport / Charlestown / Sunapee / Grantham / Cornish / Unity / Sullivan County

Private Rentals, Shared Housing and Room Search — Grafton and Sullivan Counties Private rentals, rooms, shared housing, landlord-direct apartments, motel-to-rental plans, family-supported housing, and cross-border Upper Valley options may be necessary when shelter or subsidized housing is unavailable. Document every housing contact and confirm screening criteria before paying fees.

Private Housing Room / Shared Housing Screening and distance vary

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, application fees, deposit, lease terms, utilities, occupancy rules, transportation, and written receipts. Confirm address approval before paying deposits if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, receipts, and waitlist status

Area Grafton County / Sullivan County / Upper Valley / rural western New Hampshire

North Country / Coös County

Counties and communities: Coös County and northern New Hampshire communities including Berlin, Gorham, Lancaster, Whitefield, Littleton-area service connections, Colebrook, Groveton, Northumberland, Stratford, Milan, Dummer, Errol, Pittsburg, Stewartstown, Dalton, Jefferson, Randolph, Carroll, and surrounding North Country towns. This region has fewer direct shelter beds than the southern metro regions, so housing plans often rely on Tri-County Community Action, town welfare, coordinated-entry referral, affordable-housing applications, recovery housing search, private rooms, family-supported housing, transportation planning, and out-of-county placement where appropriate.

✅ Verified Housing Stability, Community Action, Local Welfare & North Country Access Points

Tri-County Community Action Program — Coös County Housing Stability Services Community Action pathway serving Coös County with housing-stability services for residents who are unsheltered, at risk of homelessness, or trying to stabilize housing. Use for rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency shelter referral, permanent supportive housing questions, outreach, and coordinated-entry routing.

Housing Stability Eviction Prevention Coös County

Access TCCAP housing stability services tccap.org Use 211 NH for immediate shelter and coordinated-entry routing.

Ask Housing stabilization, rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency shelter referral, permanent supportive housing, outreach, coordinated-entry connection, documents, funding status, and proof of application or referral Ask whether probation, parole, reentry, or criminal history affects assistance, referral, or landlord placement

Area Berlin / Gorham / Lancaster / Colebrook / Coös County

Tri-County CAP — Berlin / Coös County Community Action Office Pathway Berlin-area Community Action access point for Coös County residents needing help with housing stability, fuel assistance, homelessness prevention, basic needs, and referrals. Use as a primary local service-navigation route for Berlin, Gorham, Milan, Dummer, and nearby communities.

Community Action Housing / Basic Needs Berlin

Start Tri-County CAP Ask for the current Berlin or Coös County office route. Use 211 NH if immediate shelter referral is needed.

Ask Housing-stability intake, emergency shelter referral, rent or eviction help, fuel assistance, documents, local office hours, transportation barriers, and proof of contact Ask whether service contact can be documented for supervision, court, or case-management planning

Area Berlin / Gorham / Milan / Dummer / eastern Coös County

Tri-County CAP — Lancaster / Central Coös Service Pathway Central Coös County service-navigation route for Lancaster, Whitefield, Northumberland, Groveton, Jefferson, Dalton, and surrounding towns. Use for housing-stability referral, eviction prevention, basic needs, fuel assistance, and coordinated-entry connection when direct shelter is limited.

Community Action Central Coös Housing Support

Start Tri-County CAP Ask for current Lancaster-area or central Coös routing. Use 211 NH for coordinated-entry referral and shelter availability.

Ask Rental assistance, eviction prevention, local welfare coordination, shelter referral, transportation barriers, documents, current program availability, and proof of referral or application Ask how to document housing-search efforts for supervision or court purposes

Area Lancaster / Whitefield / Groveton / Northumberland / central Coös County

Tri-County CAP — Colebrook / Northern Coös Service Pathway Northern Coös County service-navigation route for Colebrook, Stewartstown, Pittsburg, Stratford, Columbia, Errol, and surrounding rural towns. Use for housing-stability support, emergency referral, local welfare coordination, basic needs, and transportation planning when nearby shelter or recovery housing is limited.

Community Action Northern Coös Rural access limits

Start Tri-County CAP Ask for current Colebrook or northern Coös referral routing. Use 211 NH for coordinated-entry and shelter referral.

Ask Housing-stability intake, emergency shelter referral, local welfare coordination, rental assistance, fuel assistance, transportation, documents, and proof of contact Ask whether out-of-area placement is needed and whether transportation can be arranged

Area Colebrook / Pittsburg / Stewartstown / Stratford / northern Coös County

City of Berlin — Welfare / Local Emergency Assistance Pathway Municipal welfare path for Berlin residents or people seeking local assistance in Berlin. Use for emergency assistance, shelter referral, housing instability, local documentation, and coordination with TCCAP and 211 NH.

Municipal Assistance Welfare / Housing Referral Berlin

Start berlinnh.gov Search city site for welfare, human services, or general assistance. Use TCCAP and 211 NH for shelter and coordinated-entry routing.

Bring ID, income proof, eviction notice if applicable, lease or landlord information, shelter referral notes, release paperwork, supervision contact, medical or disability documents if relevant, and proof of local connection if available Ask for written confirmation of application, appointment, referral, or denial

Area Berlin / Coös County

Town of Lancaster — Welfare / Housing Assistance Referral Pathway Local welfare route for Lancaster-area residents or people seeking emergency assistance in central Coös County. Use for municipal assistance, housing instability, shelter referral, documentation, and referral to TCCAP or 211 NH when local shelter options are limited.

Town Welfare Emergency Assistance Lancaster

Start lancasternh.org Search town site for welfare or general assistance. Use TCCAP and 211 NH for current referral routing.

Bring ID, income, local connection, eviction notice, utility notice, shelter referral notes, release paperwork, supervision contact, and provider call log Ask for written proof of application, referral, appointment, or denial

Area Lancaster / Whitefield / central Coös County

Town of Colebrook — Welfare / Northern Coös Emergency Assistance Pathway Local welfare route for Colebrook and nearby northern Coös County communities. Use for emergency assistance, local referrals, documentation, shelter-search support, and coordination with TCCAP and 211 NH.

Town Welfare Northern Coös Local rules vary

Start colebrooknh.org Search town site for welfare or general assistance. Use TCCAP and 211 NH when shelter or housing referral is needed.

Bring ID, income proof, local connection, eviction or utility notice, provider call log, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, and urgent housing facts Ask for written confirmation of application, referral, appointment, or denial

Area Colebrook / Pittsburg / Stewartstown / northern Coös County

🛠️ Confirm-first Affordable Housing, Recovery Housing, Rural Placement & Private Search Paths

Berlin Housing Authority and Berlin Affordable Housing Search Berlin-area affordable housing and public-housing pathway for longer-term stability. Use HUD PHA lookup, NH Housing, local authority contacts, TCCAP, and city welfare for application and waitlist routing.

Affordable Housing Berlin Waitlists / screening

Start Use HUD PHA lookup, NH Housing, Berlin city resources, TCCAP, and 211 NH for current application information. Confirm waitlists and screening policies directly before applying.

Ask Affordable housing, public housing, waitlists, applications, income limits, criminal-history screening, accessibility, local preferences, and appeal rules Confirm whether supervision status affects address approval before relying on placement

Area Berlin / Gorham / eastern Coös County

Lancaster, Whitefield and Central Coös Affordable Housing Search Central Coös housing planning may require public-housing contacts, subsidized apartments, NH Housing, TCCAP, town welfare, private rentals, and shared housing. Waitlists and screening rules should be confirmed directly.

Affordable Housing Central Coös Confirm waitlists

Start Use NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, TCCAP, town welfare offices, 211 NH, and landlord-direct search. Ask whether a public-housing or subsidized apartment waitlist is open.

Prepare ID, income proof, local connection, eviction notice if applicable, release paperwork, supervision contact, provider call log, and proposed address details Ask for written application, waitlist, referral, or denial confirmation

Area Lancaster / Whitefield / Groveton / Northumberland / central Coös County

Colebrook, Pittsburg and Northern Coös Affordable Housing Search Northern Coös housing searches may require a rural mix of subsidized apartments, private rentals, family-supported housing, town welfare, TCCAP, NH Housing, and out-of-area options. Confirm distance, transportation, work access, treatment access, and supervision approval before committing to a location.

Affordable Housing Northern Coös Rural access limits

Start Use town welfare, TCCAP, NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, 211 NH, and landlord-direct search. Confirm current openings and screening policies directly.

Prepare ID, income proof, local connection, eviction notice if applicable, provider call log, transportation plan, release paperwork, supervision contact, and proposed address details Ask for written confirmation of application, waitlist, referral, or denial

Area Colebrook / Pittsburg / Stewartstown / Errol / northern Coös County

North Country Recovery Housing and Sober Living Search Berlin, Gorham, Lancaster, Whitefield, Colebrook, and surrounding North Country communities may have limited recovery housing inventory. Recovery housing may require referrals through treatment providers, peer recovery supports, sober living operators, TCCAP, town welfare, or out-of-county recovery residences.

Recovery Housing Sober Living Openings may be limited

Search Ask treatment providers, peer recovery centers, 211 NH, TCCAP, town welfare, and sober living operators for current openings. Confirm written rules, fees, and acceptance before paying.

Ask Open bed, weekly fee, deposit, interview, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, work requirement, transportation, relapse policy, supervision acceptance, and proof of acceptance Confirm residence approval and travel rules before moving

Area Berlin / Gorham / Lancaster / Whitefield / Colebrook / Coös County and out-of-county referrals

Private Rentals, Rooms, Shared Housing and Family-Supported Housing — Coös County Private rooms, shared housing, landlord-direct rentals, family-supported housing, motel-to-rental plans, and seasonal or workforce housing may be necessary when direct shelter or subsidized housing is unavailable. Rural distance, winter travel, heating costs, employment access, and treatment access should be checked before relying on a placement.

Private Housing Room / Shared Housing Screening and distance vary

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, application fees, deposit, lease terms, utilities, heating costs, occupancy rules, transportation, and written receipts. Confirm address approval before paying deposits if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, employment plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, transportation plan, heating or utility plan, and proposed address details Document calls, denials, applications, receipts, and waitlist status

Area Berlin / Gorham / Lancaster / Whitefield / Colebrook / Coös County

Out-of-County Placement and Transportation Planning — North Country Because direct shelter, recovery housing, treatment access, public transportation, and employment infrastructure can be limited in parts of Coös County, a practical plan may involve Littleton, Lebanon, Keene, Manchester, Concord, or another approved hub. Reporting, treatment, work, curfew, victim-safety, registry, and travel restrictions should be checked before moving.

Placement Planning Transportation Approval may apply

Check Ask the supervising officer, treatment provider, case manager, shelter, town welfare office, and housing provider whether the proposed location is workable. Confirm reporting and transportation before accepting a placement.

Prepare Full address, provider contact, housing rules, transportation plan, treatment schedule, work plan, reporting schedule, curfew needs, winter travel plan, and backup shelter plan Keep written proof of acceptance and referrals

Area Coös County / North Country / out-of-county service hubs

North Country Veterans Housing and Homelessness Pathway Veterans in Coös County may need a combined plan using VA homeless programs, SSVF providers, HUD-VASH, TCCAP, town welfare, 211 NH, local veterans offices, and out-of-county shelter or housing support. Rural distance and transportation should be planned early.

Veterans Housing Support Eligibility varies

Start National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 Also ask 211 NH, VA contacts, TCCAP, town welfare, and county veterans contacts for current routing.

Bring Veteran status documentation, ID, income, housing-crisis details, medical or disability documentation if relevant, service-connected support information if available, and transportation plan Ask whether justice involvement affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Berlin / Lancaster / Colebrook / Coös County / statewide veteran eligibility dependent

Winter Housing, Heating and Utility-Stability Planning — Coös County North Country housing plans should account for winter travel, heating costs, fuel assistance, utility shutoff risk, snow access, distance from treatment, and ability to report to supervision. A technically available address may still be impractical if transportation, heat, or reporting access cannot be maintained.

Winter Planning Heating / Utilities Safety check needed

Check Ask TCCAP, town welfare, landlords, utility providers, and 211 NH about fuel assistance, arrears, heating source, utility deposits, and winter access. Confirm whether the residence is suitable for supervision and safe occupancy.

Prepare Heating source, utility account details, landlord contact, winter transportation plan, snow-access plan, income proof, provider call log, and backup shelter plan Document all applications and referrals

Area All Coös County / North Country rural communities

Rural & Confirm-First Housing Paths

Coverage: all New Hampshire counties and rural communities. This section is designed for people who cannot find an immediate shelter bed, are returning from custody to a small town, need a supervision-approved address, are trying to document housing-search efforts, or must combine local welfare, coordinated entry, public housing, private rentals, recovery housing, treatment access, transportation, and case-management referrals into one realistic housing plan.

✅ Verified Practical Access Steps, Documentation & Supervision-Aware Housing Planning

Start with Local Welfare When No Shelter Bed Is Available New Hampshire housing searches often require contact with the city or town welfare office where the person is located or seeking help. Local welfare may help with emergency assistance, shelter referral, motel-voucher questions if available, utilities, basic needs, or required documentation.

Local Welfare Emergency Assistance Town rules vary

Action Call the city or town welfare office and ask for the emergency assistance process. Use 211 NH when unsure which local office or shelter referral path applies.

Bring ID, income, eviction notice, lease, utility notice, shelter referral notes, release paperwork, supervision contact, medical or disability documents if relevant, and proof of local connection if available Ask for written confirmation of application, appointment, referral, or denial

Area Statewide / city or town dependent

Use Coordinated Entry for Shelter and Housing Referrals When a person is homeless or at risk of homelessness, coordinated-entry routing may be required before shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, or certain housing-stability referrals can move forward. Keep proof of calls, assessment attempts, referrals, waitlists, and denials.

Coordinated Entry Shelter / Housing Referral Assessment dependent

Action Call 2-1-1 and ask for New Hampshire coordinated-entry routing. Ask which regional access point applies to the county and current location.

Track Date and time of call, person spoken with, referral number if provided, shelter names, waitlist status, denial reason, required documents, and follow-up date Ask whether written confirmation can be provided for case management, court, or supervision documentation

Area Statewide / regional access point dependent

Confirm Residence Approval Before Moving A shelter, sober living home, landlord, family member, or housing program may say yes, but the address may still need approval by probation, parole, the court, treatment court, pretrial services, or a case-management team. Approval can depend on household members, victim-safety issues, registry restrictions, curfew, treatment access, reporting access, and travel rules.

Address Approval Supervision-Aware Do before moving

Contact Supervising officer, parole officer, court contact, case manager, treatment court team, facility caseworker, or reentry specialist. Ask what information is needed for residence review.

Prepare Full address, landlord or program contact, program rules, household members, fees, lease or acceptance letter, move-in date, transportation plan, work or treatment schedule, and reporting plan Keep written approval or written instructions when available

Area Statewide / supervision-dependent

Keep a Housing Search Log A written call log helps document good-faith housing-search efforts when beds are full, waitlists are closed, or landlords deny an application. This can help case managers, supervision officers, attorneys, courts, treatment providers, or family members understand what has already been attempted.

Documentation Call Log Court / Case Management

Log Provider name, phone number, website, date, time, person spoken with, result, next step, documents needed, and follow-up date. Save screenshots or emails when applications are submitted online.

Include Shelter calls, coordinated-entry calls, town welfare contacts, housing authority applications, recovery housing interviews, landlord applications, denials, waitlists, referrals, and transportation barriers Ask each provider if they can provide written proof of contact or application status

Area Statewide / useful for all counties

Build a Release or Reentry Address Plan Early People leaving jail, prison, residential treatment, inpatient care, or transitional custody should start housing calls before release when possible. A release address may need to be realistic, approved, accessible by transportation, connected to treatment or work, and documented before the person arrives.

Release Planning Address Plan Start early

Coordinate Facility caseworker, reentry specialist, defense attorney if applicable, probation or parole contact, family member, housing provider, treatment provider, and local welfare office. Confirm whether the address is temporary or long-term.

Prepare Release date, ID status, medication needs, treatment schedule, employment plan, transportation plan, court conditions, supervision restrictions, provider acceptance, and backup shelter route Document every referral and denial before release

Area Statewide / jail, prison, treatment, hospital, and reentry transitions

Use Confidential Survivor Pathways When Safety Is Involved When housing instability involves domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, family violence, or immediate danger, use confidential survivor-service pathways rather than ordinary housing-search steps. Publicly documenting a confidential shelter address can create risk.

Safety Pathway Confidential Shelter Do not expose location

Safety For immediate danger, call 911. Use local crisis lines, statewide survivor-service providers, or 211 NH for confidential routing.

Ask Safety planning, emergency shelter, transportation, children’s needs, confidential documentation, protection-order support, and how to verify participation without exposing the shelter location Coordinate carefully with supervision, court, or case management when proof is needed

Area Statewide / confidential regional access

🛠️ Confirm-first Backup Housing Routes, Rural Gaps, Recovery Housing & Private Placement

Verify Recovery Housing Rules Before Paying Fees Recovery housing and sober living may be an important reentry pathway, but rules vary widely. Some homes allow medication-assisted treatment, some do not. Some accept people under supervision, some require employment, and some require specific meeting or treatment attendance.

Recovery Housing Sober Living Rules vary

Check Ask for written house rules, fee schedule, refund policy, curfew, medication policy, MAT policy, relapse policy, and move-in expectations. Confirm supervision acceptance before paying fees.

Ask Open bed, deposit, weekly fee, interview, required meetings, treatment schedule, work requirement, transportation, medication storage, background screening, and written acceptance letter Confirm residence approval before moving

Area Statewide / city and county dependent

Apply to Public Housing and Voucher Waitlists Early Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs can support long-term stability, but they are not emergency shelter. Waitlists may be long or closed, and criminal-history screening may vary by authority, property, program, and household situation.

PHA / Vouchers Long-Term Stability Not immediate shelter

Apply Check NH Housing, HUD PHA lookup, city housing authorities, and local affordable housing providers. Ask whether the waitlist is open and how applications are prioritized.

Ask Application requirements, waitlist status, local preferences, income limits, criminal-history screening, appeal rights, reasonable accommodations, landlord participation, and documents needed Keep proof of submission and waitlist status

Area Statewide / housing authority dependent

Use Private Rooms and Shared Housing Carefully Private rooms, rooming houses, shared housing, family-supported housing, motel-to-rental plans, and landlord-direct rentals may be faster than subsidized housing, but they require careful screening for safety, affordability, legitimacy, supervision approval, transportation, and written terms.

Private Housing Room / Shared Housing Screen carefully

Check Ask landlords directly about background screening, deposits, application fees, lease terms, utilities, occupancy rules, guests, transportation, and written receipts. Do not pay deposits without clear written terms and approval if supervision applies.

Prepare ID, income proof, work plan, references, release paperwork if relevant, supervision contact, proposed address, landlord contact, move-in date, and backup plan Keep receipts and written communication

Area Statewide / especially useful in rural counties

Confirm Motel or Temporary-Lodging Rules Before Relying on Them Temporary lodging, motel stays, or emergency hotel placement may be available only in limited situations and may depend on local welfare, funding, weather, household composition, disability status, safety risk, or shelter unavailability. A motel address may still require supervision approval.

Temporary Lodging Motel Path Funding varies

Ask Town welfare, 211 NH, Community Action, shelter providers, case managers, and supervising officers whether motel placement is available or allowed. Confirm who pays, how long it lasts, and whether renewal is possible.

Document Hotel name, address, payment source, stay dates, rules, receipt, extension process, transportation plan, and whether the address can be used for reporting Confirm safety and supervision approval before moving in

Area Statewide / local welfare and funding dependent

Test Transportation Before Choosing a Rural Address A rural address may be affordable but unusable if the person cannot report to supervision, attend treatment, reach work, get medication, meet curfew, or access food and medical care. Winter weather can make a weak transportation plan fail quickly.

Transportation Rural Placement Plan before moving

Check Distance to reporting office, treatment provider, work, grocery store, pharmacy, bus route, ride-share availability, winter road conditions, and emergency backup transportation. Ask whether reporting or treatment can be adjusted if needed.

Prepare Weekly transportation schedule, ride contacts, bus route, mileage, gas plan, phone plan, appointment schedule, medication pickup plan, and backup ride plan Document any transportation barrier early

Area Statewide / rural and county-fringe communities

Screen for Housing Scams and Unsafe Placement People under pressure to find housing can be vulnerable to fake listings, unsafe rooms, illegal deposits, false sober homes, or landlords who will not provide written terms. Verify identity, address, rules, fees, and move-in terms before paying.

Safety Check Landlord Verification Avoid cash-only deals

Verify Provider or landlord name, property address, written agreement, fee schedule, refund policy, occupancy rules, and receipt. Do not send money before confirming the unit exists and the terms are clear.

Keep Copy of lease or house rules, receipts, payment confirmation, landlord contact, program contact, photos if appropriate, and written move-in date Share with case manager or supervising officer when approval is needed

Area Statewide / private and recovery housing searches

New Hampshire Reentry Housing

New Hampshire Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Merrimack Valley / Greater Manchester, Nashua & Concord

Seacoast, Strafford County & Rockingham County

Lakes Region & Carroll County

Monadnock / Southwest New Hampshire

Upper Valley, Grafton County & Sullivan County

North Country / Coös County

Rural & Confirm-First Housing Paths

New Hampshire Reentry Housing

New Hampshire Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

Are you a housing provider in New Hampshire?

Support New Hampshire housing coverage

Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Merrimack Valley / Greater Manchester, Nashua & Concord

Seacoast, Strafford County & Rockingham County

Lakes Region & Carroll County

Monadnock / Southwest New Hampshire

Upper Valley, Grafton County & Sullivan County

North Country / Coös County

Rural & Confirm-First Housing Paths

New Hampshire Treatment Providers