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In New Hampshire, people with little or no income may be entitled to financial help from their town or city. New Hampshire law (RSA 165) requires each town or city to have a local welfare program to help people who are in need of financial assistance in meeting their basic living needs. The role of local town or city welfare is to relieve and maintain residents of their towns/cities whenever a person is unable to support themselves. Each New Hampshire town has a town or city welfare office, usually located within the Town or City Office. This is a separate resource from State Welfare/Dept. of Health and Human Services that provide long term assistance. Local town or city welfare programs are required to provide financial assistance for basic necessities such as food, shelter, rent, mortgage payments, heat, electricity, gas, water, necessary clothing, transportation, and prescriptions. Basic telephone service may be paid if necessary for health and safety reasons. Towns and Cities must also help with "maintenance" items such as paper products, household supplies, diapers, etc.. Towns and cities should pay security deposits if necessary to obtain housing. Necessary medical costs should be paid if there is no other way to obtain essential medical services. The town or city may decide that a certain expense, such as a car payment, is not necessary. This may happen when a reasonable lower cost option is available, such as public transportation. The town or city should issue a written decision on your application within 3 to 5 days of your application. If there is an emergency, the town should make a decision immediately. The written decision should tell you how much and what kind of help the town will give. You can't be denied assistance just because: *You have lived in town only a short time *You have received help in the past, or have not repaid help you received in the past *The town or city says they don't have enough money in the budget *You receive other state or federal assistance (However if you receive APTD or OAA, speak with 603 Legal Aid for further information If you think that your request for help has been wrongly denied, call 603 Legal Aid for assistance. You have the right to appeal and request a hearing. If you have questions about this process, please call 603 Legal Aid for assistance. **Whenever any person, a resident in this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States dies and did not leave sufficient estate to pay the expenses of his funeral, or was an assisted person, the overseers of public welfare shall cause him to be decently buried at the expense of the municipality in which he died. Funds received from the Department of Veterans Affairs towards burial expenses shall be retained by the municipality. The municipality shall make a request to the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a suitable monument.**

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Dispose extra, unwanted or expired prescription drugs safely and securely at a collection box.

Public school for Kindergarten and grades 1 - 8

Local police department for the Town of Bethlehem

Our Homelessness Prevention Services provides services that may include short-term assistance to prevent eviction, help in securing new housing for those who are suddenly homeless, and information & referrals for individuals and families in need of emergency shelter. Individuals may be required to have sufficient income to maintain housing without subsidy after assistance ends.

DES's Water Division conducts a variety of programs designed to ensure the protection of these waters.

Local police department for the Town of Bennington

The Granite State Children’s Alliance (GSCA) Behavioral Health Program offers evidence-based, trauma-informed assessment and treatment services to support healing following the disclosure of abuse and/or neglect.

Comprehensive Outpatient Community Mental Health Services.

The Justice in Aging Project assists older adults age 60 and older with civil legal problems including debt collection, financial exploitation, health care, public and private housing, family problems, food stamps, public assistance benefits, utility shut-off, and nursing facility/assisted living problems. They have the capacity to serve older adults who are housebound, isolated or institutionalized.

Court Appointed Special Advocates are trained to advocate for children in abuse/neglect cases. They are assigned by District/Family court judges. CASA does not investigate child abuse/neglect, and does not serve as the guardian ad litem in custody cases.

Building inspections and code enforcement for town of Jaffrey

Local Police Department for the Town of Hebron, NH

Local Police Department for Town of Milton and Milton Mills

Senior Luncheons: eat a healthy meal, get out of the house, be with your friends and peers, take part in other activities, or volunteer.

Fuel assistance, Neighbor Helping Neighbor, utility assistance programs/discount on utility bill for individuals with a low income.

Home visiting programs help parents provide safe and supportive environments for their children. Support can include but is not limited to breastfeeding support, prenatal education, child development, and parent education.

Local fire department for the town of Ossipee.

The Salvation Army in Concord provides a variety of youth services including youth activities, Sunday School and Young Adult group. There is also a summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) available for youth.

Local library for the town of Milford.

Local police department for the City of Somersworth

Staff available to assist individuals and families with applications for NH Medicaid and navigating the options available in the Federal Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Health inspection for the town Plymouth.

Public library for the Town of Danbury