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CHESHIRE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COURT (CCBHC) | CHESHIRE COUNTY

33 West Street, Keene, NH 03431

Eligibility

Individuals Must: Reside in Cheshire County Be diagnosed with a substance use disorder and/or a mental health disorder Be willing to follow all recommendations of their service plan Have reliable transportation, if living outside of the Keene area Be insured or eligible to be insured Be 18 years or older
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Application process

Referrals to CCBHC may be made by any of the following individuals: prosecution, defense attorney, probation or a district or superior court judge. Participation in a mental health court is voluntary and the client must consent to involvement in the program.

Fees

Fees vary based on services

Service area

NH state
The Cheshire County Behavioral Health Court (CCBHC) is composed of two programs: The Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP) was established in 2001 and was the first problem solving court program in New Hampshire. ASP works with individuals that have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder and have been charged with a criminal offense. The Mental Health Court provides an alternative to the traditional court system by emphasizing a problem-solving model and connecting individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder and/or substance use disorder to a variety of rehabilitative services and support networks.

Last assured

06/13/2025

Providing organization

CHESHIRE COUNTY
The Commissioners are part-time elected officials responsible for overall supervision of county departments, buildings and land, and exercise budgetary oversight of all county expenditures.