Support Groups

This is not a comprehensive list of support groups in NH. Because support groups change frequently, please call the contact number to check on times,
location and frequency of the groups meetings. Remember to check community hospitals and community organizations for ongoing support meetings.

We would like to encourage you to contact us with suggestions. This listing doesnot serve as an endorsement of any individual, organization, or agency.
Diabetes
Berlin - Berlin Diabetes Support Group Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Androscoggin Valley Hospital lecture room at 6:30 pm. All ages welcome. Contact: Cindy King 326-5631

Dover - Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact Kris Ferullo at (603) 740-2861

Merrimack - Nashua Parents Diabetes Support Group, meets at the Merrimack YMCA the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Contact:  Carolyn Perrault, 595-3971

Merrimack - Parents of Children with Diabetes meets the last Wednesday of every month at the Merrimack, YMCA at 6:30 p.m. Contact Carolyn Perrault or Melanie Baker at
595-3971.

Salem - The Diabetes Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Northeast Rehab. Hospital on Butler Street in Salem, NH.  Meetings start at 7:00 pm.
Contact: Mary Breen. 898-5023

Manchester - Insulin Pump Support Group - CMC, Manchester. Contact (603) 626-2626

Manchester - Type 1 Diabetes Support Group Meets the 1st Monday of the month, Elliot Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Conf. Rm., at 6:30 pm. Contact Danielle
Paquette at 647-8497
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Aphasia
Portsmouth  - Seacoast Aphasia Support Group, Portsmouth - 659-6161


Autism
The Autism Society of New Hampshire offers a list of support groups throughout the State - 679-2424

Rochester - Autism Group for Parents of Young Children,  Rochester Community Office of Community Partners,  Amanda Helinski at 755-3442
or Betsy at Community Partners 516-9300

Durham - ASD Support Group, this group was formed for parents in the Oyster River School District for pre-school and the early grades in the
Durham area.
Contact by e-mail:  Julie Smith

Nashua - Autism Support Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month starting October 6th. Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Place: Emmaus Institute,
154 Broad St, Suite 1538. Contact - 886-3760.
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire offers a list of groups throughout the State - 225-8400
Cerebral Palsy
Dover - Support Group for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Contact: Alison Goss - 749-4051 or Betsy at Community Partners at 516-9300
Allergies/Asthma
Portsmouth - Seacoast Food Allergy Support Group, Support group for individuals & families dealing w/ food allergies. Meets at Portsmouth Regional
Hospital, Borthwick Ave. Portsmouth, NH . Please contact for upcoming meetings.
Tamara Leibowitz at 430-9935

Manchester - Raising Our Celiac Kids, ROCK'n New Hampshire, Support group for children with celiac.
We welcome families of kids on the autism spectrum involved in a gluten-free/casein-free dietary intervention program.
Contact: Michelle Ouellette - 627-1831
Deaf/Hearing Impaired
Hands and Voices - e-mail: Johanna Lynch or call (800) 852-3345 X 4525

HEAR in New Hampshire - 624-4464

Seacoast Area Support Group for families with a child who is deaf/hard of hearing, Dree Sherry or JoAn Saxe
Down Syndrome
Dover - Community Partners - Contact: Betsy - 516-9300

Manchester - Circle of Friends - Play Group/Support Group for families who have a child with Down Syndrome. Meets: Every Friday. Time: 11:00 am
-1:00 pm. Place: Easter Seals. Contact: Nicky Cosio 627-2451 or Laurie Lamy 622-3234 or Jeannie Dallahi 437-3031.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Concord - Grandparents as Parents (GAP) - 226-7505

Dover - Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) - Contact: Lisa Paone 749-9755
Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness - New Hampshire (NAMI), offers a list of support groups throughout the State - 225-5359


Mitochondrial Disorders
Marcel's Way - 487-5500 or  (877) 412-4141
Multiples
Concord - Capital Region Mothers of Multiples Support Group - 456-2215

Nashua - Greater Nashua Parents of Twins and More, -  635-2564


Muscular Dystrophy
Salem - MDA Parent's Clubhouse, Northeast Rehab Hospital. Contact: 866-632-2259
Education
Hinsdale - Hinsdale Parents Partnership Mission is to encourage positive communication between school and family and provide equal
opportunities for all children. Meets: First Wednesday of each month. Time:6:30 pm. Place: Millstream Community Center, Hinsdale.
Contact: Michele (603) 336-7078.
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Concord - New Englander Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Support Group - Meets quarterly at Concord Hospital with a formal program, and informally three or four
times per year at members' homes and/or public venues. For more information, contact Judith Englander at (603) 428-7086.
Lyme Disease Support

Bedford - Bedford Lyme Disease Council - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month 6.30-9pm at Bedford Public Library, McAllaster Room. Open to all but primarily for
Bedford residents.
David Hunter  & Sheri Stickney – 488-5371

Berlin - Northern New Hampshire Lyme and Associated Diseases Support Group - The group does not meet but Laurie is happy to offer support via email or telephone.
Contact: Laurie Patrick  845-591-1005

Laconia - Lakes Region Lyme Support - Meets on the second Thrusday of the month, 6:30 pm at Taylor Community (Woodside Bldg., Maple Room), Laconia.
Contact: Nancy Bourassa – (888) 596-5698

Manchester - Greater Manchester Lyme Disease Support Group - Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at First Congregational Church of Manchester, 508 Union
St, Manchester.
Contact: David Hunter – 488-5371