Everything you want to know, but really don’t want to ask.
Click the topic below to find local resources. Search our catalog HERE for materials available at the library. We can also borrow books from other libraries. Just ask or email Jane Malmberg. This page will be updated on a regular basis.
*2-1-1 NH connects you with up-to-date state services and referrals. Multilingual and TDD access available. Outside of New Hampshire? Call 1.866.444.4211.
| Topic | Helpful Organizations |
| Abortion | Planned Parenthood, Keene Quick Guide: Abortion in NH |
| Abusive Relationships | MCVP: Crisis & Prevention |
| Alcohol | NH Addiction Services or Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* Alcoholics Anonymous NH Al-Anon Start Your Recovery |
| Alzheimer’s | Alzheimer’s Foundation of American Hotline: 866-232-8484 or Alzheimer’s Association |
| Anxiety | Monadnock Family Services |
| Autism | A Parent’s Guide to Autism from Sprout |
| Bankruptcy | Cheshire County Courthouse |
| Bullying | Child Safety Network Bullying Prevention Guide Stop Bullying |
| Cancer | Norris Cotton Cancer Center American Cancer Society NH |
| Child Abuse | NH Child Protection Services: 800-894-5533 (in state) NH Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence |
| Cutting/Self Harm | Community Mental Health Centers |
| Depression | Community Mental Health Centers National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire |
| Divorce & Custody | NH Child Custody Guide NH Legal Aid |
| Drugs | NH Addiction Services or Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* Rehab Spot Start Your Recovery |
| Eating Disorders | National Eating Disorders Helpline: 800-931-2237 |
| Food | The Community Kitchen – (603) 352-3200 37 Mechanic St., Keene www.thecommunitykitchen.org Hot Meals Food Boxes St. Vincent de Paul Society – In Person 173 Main St., Keene Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7-8pm Supplemental Food Pantry Salvation Army (603) 352-0607 15 Roxbury St., Keene Tuesday – Friday 9-2:30pm Supplemental Food Pantry Southwestern Community Services (603) 352-7512 63 Community Way, Keene WIC – Women, Infants & Children New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (603) 357-3510 111 Key Rd. Keene http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/keene Monday – Friday 8-4:00pm SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) |
| Gambling Addiction | National Problem Gambling Helpline: 800-522-4700 |
| Gender Identity | Planned Parenthood (for all identities) |
| Grief & Death | Home Health & Hospice Care Bereavement Services in NH Southern New Hampshire Grief Support |
| HIV / AIDS | AIDSinfo: 800-HIV-0440 |
| Homelessness | Shelter Admission: Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* Keene Salvation Army 603-352-0607 |
| Housing | NH Emergency Rental Assistance https://www.capnh.org/ NH Legal Assistance resource page: https://www.nhla.org/blog/Eviction-Clinic-Schedule-and-Resources-entry-141 603 Legal Aid: https://nhlegalaid.org/ NH Legal Aid page on the eviction process: https://nhlegalaid.org/self-help-guides/housing/evictions The Circuit Court’s information for landlords and tenants on the eviction process: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/district/landlord.htm. |
| Infertility | ASRM Reproductive Facts |
| Legal Assistance | https://courts-state-nh-us.libguides.com/c.php?g=981853&p=7292531 |
| LGBTQ+ | Click HERE for a big list from NAMI NH |
| Medical Marijuana | Therapeutic Cannabis Program NH |
| Mental Illness | Monadnock Family Services Cheshire County Behavioral Health Court Program (CCBHCP) The Doorway NH |
| Miscarriage | March of Dimes Compassionate Friends Share Pregnancy and Loss Support |
| PTSD | National Coalition Against Sexual & Domestice Violence NAMI NH Veteran Family Initiative |
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy Resource Center of the Monadnock Region Planned Parenthood, Keene |
| Puberty | Try the Youth & Teen Nonfiction sections of the library |
| Racism | Black Lives Matter NH NAACP Manchester Showing Up for Racial Justice |
| Rape & Sexual Assault | MCVP: Crisis & Prevention |
| Self-Esteem | NAMI NH |
| Senior Citizens | Benefits Check Up Eldercare Locator This online directory can help surviving spouses find out their local Area Agency on Aging and access a wide variety of services such as nutrition programs, respite care, home modifications, benefits counseling, and others. Consumer Guide: When a loved one dies and debt collectors come calling. Step by Step Workbook to take charge of finances after a spouse dies. |
| STDs | Planned Parenthood CDC Info Hotline: 800-232-4636 |
| Suicide | National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Monadnock Family Services Community Mental Health Centers |
| Transportation | Community Volunteer Transportation |
| Veterans | Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care. Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you. VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services. MakeTheConnection.net – information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues. Mesothelioma Veterans Center – Provides free educational resources, support, and information to anyone that may have questions about asbestos-related diseases. Download VA’s self-help apps – Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Request a Peer Mentor VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET) VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET) American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network – Peer Support and Mentoring Team Red, White & Blue – Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area. Student Veterans of America – Find a campus chapter to connect with. Team Rubicon – Find a local support squad. |
*2-1-1 NH connects you with up-to-date state services and referrals. Multilingual and TDD access available. Outside of New Hampshire? Call 1.866.444.4211.
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