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Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Alateen (Local)

Alateen is for young people who have been affected by someone else's drinking. 

  • Meetings: Sundays 5-6PM
St. James Episcopal Church
44 West Street
Keene, NH 03431
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Linda
1 (603) 759-0732
Jana
1 (617) 275-6668
Monadnock Family Services (Local)

Monadnock Family Services (MFS) offers programs in parent education, family support, youth development, services for senior, substance abuse prevention and treatment, veterans support services, and treatment for individuals and families confronting mental illness.

http://www.mfs.org
64 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603)357-4400
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Phoenix House (Local)

The Phoenix House is a safe place where you can receive help and treatment for addictions which stand in the way of living your best life!

NH residents can receive a variety of services including detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment for teens and adults, and aftercare services.
Strive to be Tobacco-Free (Local)

The Coalition sponsors an extensive array of treatment programs for those who wish to quit using tobacco, including:

  • Free one-on-one counseling
  • Assistance with nicotine replacement therapies (patches and gum)
  • Tobacco and addiction education

Services are available to everyone and we have special programs for women and youth.

Kate McNally, Program Coordinator
tobacco-free@cheshire-med.com
(603) 354-6513
Check Yourself (Federal)

Check Yourself allows you to "look in the mirror" when it comes to lifestyle choices regarding drugs and alcohol. This website allows you to:

 

  • Take fun quizzes! 
  • Read stories from teens and their experiences with drugs and alcohol.
  • Communicate with other teens! 
  • Share your own stories about life experiences. 
  • Get factual answers to your questions about substance abuse. 
  • Find counseling and treatment centers. 
http://checkyourself.com
Know the Facts - Above the Influence (Federal)

Check out this site for how to live Above the Influence. 

"Every teen's life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. Our goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs, pills, and alcohol.

We're not telling you how to live your life, but we are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions. We want teens to live Above the Influence."

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com
Life After: Stories of Hope and Recovery (Federal)

Life After is a place where you can read tons of stories from people recovering from substance abuse. Each person has a unique experience to share and can bring life to issues that affect millions of people each day. On this site, you can:

  • Build a special place where you can share a written and/or video story with us,
  • Celebrate your recovery, 
  • Get encouragement from friends and family, 
  • Find help for a loved one during a tough time. 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) (Federal)

SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources - programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants- toward helping the Nation act on the knowledge that:

  • Behavioral Health is essential for health;
  • Prevention works;
  • Treatment is effective; and
  • People recover from mental and substance use disorders
www.samhsa.gov
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Family Resources

Youth with Differences (Local)

Camp Vision
Camp Vision works to improve the self-esteem of our campers, ages 10-14, through a mentoring relationship with our counselors who also have learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
Click here for all information, including a brochure!

Project Eye-To-Eye
Click here for all of the information!

Friends & Family Autism/Aspergers Support Group
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Antioch Marraige & Family Institute, Center at Keene during school year. For information and to register, call Jeni Wahlig at 603-283-2156

New England Disabled Sports
New England Disabled Sports is a national recognized program which provides year round adaptive sport instruction to adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Our programs allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy a boundary-free environment, enjoy outdoor recreation with friends and family, as well as provide access to equipment and instruction that might otherwise be unavailable. Click here for more information.

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Physical/Sexual Abuse

Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (Local)

MCVP offers numerous services which include the following:

  • Emergency Shelter
  • Safety Planning
  • Information & Referral
  • Peer Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Medical & Legal Advocacy
  • Education & Outreach

Their crisis hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by staff and trained volunteer Crisis Intervention Workers.

24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-888-511-MVCP (6287) -- NH Only

http://www.mcvprevention.org/
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Counseling Services

Antioch Psychological Services Center (Local)

The Antioch Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a counseling center serving Antioch students and the community. They provide individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, as well as psychological testing and assessment. The PSC is operated by Antioch University New England's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology which is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

http://www.antiochne.edu/psc/default.cfm
Antioch University New England
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431
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(603) 352-1024
Cheshire Mediation (Local)

Cheshire Mediation offers an array of services designed to help individuals and families grow, change and better manage differences. The following services are offered:

  • Divorce Mediation
  • Relationship Renewal
  • Co-parenting Mediation
  • Elder Mediation
  • Blended Family Mediation
http://cheshiremediation.com/
25 Roxbury Street, Suite C 108 PO Box 340
Keene, NH 03431
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(603) 358-3322
MAPS Counseling Services (Local)

MAPS provides individual, family and group counseling to residents of the Monadnock Region.

http://www.mapsnh.org/
19 Federal Street
Keene, NH 03431
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(603) 355-2244
Monadnock Family Services (Local)

Monadnock Family Services (MFS) offers programs in parent education, family support, youth development, services for senior, substance abuse prevention and treatment, veterans support services, and treatment for individuals and families confronting mental illness.

http://www.mfs.org
64 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603)357-4400
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Health Services

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (Local)

Planned Parenthood provides affordable, confidential family planning and reproductive health services to women and men of all ages.

Medical services and supplies are available on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay. Insurances are accepted. Payment plans are available.

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ppnne/
8 Middle Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 1 (603) 352-6898
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New Hampshire Red Cross (State)

Babysitters, do you know what to do in an emergency?  Get an edge and contact the Red Cross at 1-800-464-6692 or www.nhredcross.org for courses in Red Cross Babysitter, CPR or First Aid Training. 

Also if you are age 16 and older, you can give blood-the gift of life.  Go on the web site for information on the nearest blood drive.

http://www.nhredcross.org


Local Coalitions

Strive to be Tobacco-Free (Local)

The Coalition sponsors an extensive array of treatment programs for those who wish to quit using tobacco, including:

  • Free one-on-one counseling
  • Assistance with nicotine replacement therapies (patches and gum)
  • Tobacco and addiction education

Services are available to everyone and we have special programs for women and youth.

Kate McNally, Program Coordinator
tobacco-free@cheshire-med.com
(603) 354-6513


Youth with Disabilities

Youth with Differences (Local)

Camp Vision
Camp Vision works to improve the self-esteem of our campers, ages 10-14, through a mentoring relationship with our counselors who also have learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
Click here for all information, including a brochure!

Project Eye-To-Eye
Click here for all of the information!

Friends & Family Autism/Aspergers Support Group
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Antioch Marraige & Family Institute, Center at Keene during school year. For information and to register, call Jeni Wahlig at 603-283-2156

New England Disabled Sports
New England Disabled Sports is a national recognized program which provides year round adaptive sport instruction to adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Our programs allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy a boundary-free environment, enjoy outdoor recreation with friends and family, as well as provide access to equipment and instruction that might otherwise be unavailable. Click here for more information.

NH
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Help for Veterans

Monadnock Family Services (Local)

Monadnock Family Services (MFS) offers programs in parent education, family support, youth development, services for senior, substance abuse prevention and treatment, veterans support services, and treatment for individuals and families confronting mental illness.

http://www.mfs.org
64 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603)357-4400
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Legal Help

NH Public Defender Program (State)

Provides legal services to defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors and juvenile delinquency in state courts who qualify for the services.

1 West Street, Keene

Phone: 603-357-4891 or 1-800-464-0655

http://www.nhpd.org


Suicide Prevention

Samaritans NH (Local)

The Samaritans program was developed to serve the needs of community members at risk of suicide. The program provides support, education, information and referrals and is not focused on counseling but rather befriending. They offer the following programs:

  • Confidential Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline that is open to all callers, 24/7
  • Educational outreach programs to the community
  • Safe Place support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide
  • Postvention services to schools and communities after a suicide or sudden death occurs

All programs are free of charge. There are no eligibility requirements.

Business Office: (603) 357-5510
24/7 Hotline: (603) 357-5505 or (603) 924-7000
SamariTEEN Hotline: (877) 583-TEEN (8336)
director@samaritansnh.org

http://www.samaritansnh.org
NH
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Mental Health

Antioch Psychological Services Center (Local)

The Antioch Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a counseling center serving Antioch students and the community. They provide individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, as well as psychological testing and assessment. The PSC is operated by Antioch University New England's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology which is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

http://www.antiochne.edu/psc/default.cfm
Antioch University New England
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431
See map: Google Maps
(603) 352-1024
Monadnock Family Services (Local)

Monadnock Family Services (MFS) offers programs in parent education, family support, youth development, services for senior, substance abuse prevention and treatment, veterans support services, and treatment for individuals and families confronting mental illness.

http://www.mfs.org
64 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603)357-4400
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Adult Education

Adult Basic Edution (ABE) (Local)

Adult Basic Education classes are for people 18 or older, no enrolled in another school program.

  • ABE Reading - Improve literacy and reading enjoyment. Classes meet on Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30PM; Instructor - Lillian Chirichella
  • ABE Pre-GED Preparation - Learn skills needed to be successful on the GED test. Mondays - Language Arts, 6-8:30PM; Instructor - Suzanne Sharron. Thursdays - Math, 6-8:30PM; Instructor - Laura Ritinski-Mack
  • ABE Reading Intensive for GED - Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30PM; Insructor - Lillian Chirichella
  • Adult Learner Services - Meet with volunteer tutors who can help with GED preparation, reading and math skills, English for non-native speakers; Open enrollment = start anytime.
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL & ESOL-Civics) - English language classes for Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced learners. Also, help with preparation for citizenship interview and exam; Instructor - Alice Gomes.

Interested learners please call Katie Delaney for a registration appointment (603) 357-9041.

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GED Testing Schedule (Local)

All registrations: Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM to 3:00PM
Bring cash & photo ID - Registrations not accepted without payment & ID
* Registration Deadline - Thursday before Test *
For more information, call GED Chief Examiner, Katie Delaney at 357-9041

Practice GED - Required before registering for Official GED
$25 Test Fee (Cash Only)


  • March 5 & 6 - 5:30PM at Keene High School
  • March 26 & 27 - 5:30PM at Keene High School
  • May 7 & 8 - 5:30PM at Keene High School
  • June 4 & 5 - 8:00AM at 171 West St, Keene

Official GED - Pre-registration required
Bring $65 (CASH) Testing Fee & NH Photo ID. NH Photo ID is required for registration and test admission.

  • February 13 & 15 - 8:00AM at 171 West St, Keene
  • March 19 & 21 - 8:00AM at 171 West St.
  • April 9 & 11 - 8:00AM at 171 West St.
  • May 21 & 23 - 8:00AM at 171 West St.
  • June 18 & 20 - 8:00AM at 171 West St.
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Education

Keene Public Library - Homework Help (Local)

The library provides you with the resources you need to succeed. The Youth Department runs a Learning Connections Homework Center with resources and trained volunteers to lend a hand. Our volunteer tutors are well trained to help students one-on-one in the library. 

The library also offers study guides, online databases, encyclopedias and websites. The Homework Assistance Program delivers a series of workshops to improve students' study skills. Topics will include reading strategies, note-taking, memorization techniques, and library skills.

If you can't make it to the library then, you can connect to a real live tutor from your home. Live homework help is available for 4th - 12th grade and college introduction level students insert days and hours. This program connects students to a real live tutor.

Students can receive help in math, science, social studies or English everyday of the week from 3 until 10 PM. Help in Spanish is available Sunday through Thursday from 3 until 10 PM.

Appointments can be arranged - call Christina Giorgo 352-0157.

http://keenepubliclibrary.org/library/kids/parents/homework
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