Housing programs are: Subsidized Public Housing ( Elderly, and Persons with a disability), Housing Choice Voucher Program, Tax Credit Rental Units, Project Based Rental Assistance Units(Family and Elderly). ** The Dover Housing Authority (DHA) does NOT have emergency housing. Wait lists may apply

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program is a self-directed program which allows individuals real choice and control over their personal care services. Our experienced Nurse Coordinators help individuals design programs tailored to their needs and lifestyles, and teach them to successfully manage their personal care attendants and overall program. This program is funded by New Hampshire Medicaid.

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) provides subsidized housing for families, elderly and people with disabilities. The housing is for low and extremely low income individuals and families. ***Currently there are waiting lists for all housing and housing programs. Locations of elderly/disabled housing: The following are 62+ only: - Atlantic Heights: 40 Bedford Way, Portsmouth, NH - Connors Cottage: 5 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH - Lafayette School: 100 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH The following are designated for 62+ OR individuals with disabilities: - Margeson Apartments: 245 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH - Feaster Apartments: 140 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH - State Street Apartments: 940, 946, & 948 State Street, Portsmouth, NH - Pleasant Street Apartments: 438 & 444 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH- - Woodbury Manor: Manor Drive, Portsmouth, NH

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program is a self-directed program which allows individuals real choice and control over their personal care services. Our experienced Nurse Coordinators help individuals design programs tailored to their needs and lifestyles, and teach them to successfully manage their personal care attendants and overall program. This program is funded by New Hampshire Medicaid.

Meals on Wheels are provided by volunteers each weekday to homebound seniors. No meals are delivered on major holidays or announced "snow days," so volunteers bring an extra frozen meal to use when fresh meals are not delivered. Anyone with health concerns that require a special diet should let the program know, so their needs can be accommodated. All meals are prepared with no added salt.

This a volunteer run transportation service for eligible residents who are age 55 or older or who have a disability/medical challenge that prevents them from driving. Passengers must be able to get to and from a vehicle with little or no assistance. *****Walkers, rollators, and other equipment that can be stowed in an average car are fine. **Wheelchair transportation in our accessible minivan is available if a properly trained volunteer driver is available. Once registered, to arrange a ride call at least a week before the ride is needed. Because all drivers are volunteers, we can never guarantee a ride.

DHHS District Office responsible for public assistance programs such as: * TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), also known as the Financial Assistance to Needy Families Program (FANF) provides cash assistance to families with dependent children. * STATE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM CASH ASSISTANCE (SSP), supports elderly adults and individuals that are physically disabled, mentally disabled, or legally blind. Services are provided for eligible individuals through the following programs: - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled. - Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB): is available for individuals of any age who are legally blind. - Old Age Assistance (OAA): available for individuals age 65 or older. * EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EA), helps families get or keep their homes. EA helps pay for rent or utility security deposits, first month's rent, home heating fuel deliveries, or past due rent, mortgage, or utility debts. Families must meet all the eligibility rules for Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) cash assistance. However, families do not have to get the FANF cash benefit to qualify for EA. * FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), provides nutrition benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. *If client receives food stamps they are eligible to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) which provides job search assistance, referrals to training programs and transportation reimbursement for job searches. Contact 271-0747 or 800-852-3345 x 0747 to apply. * CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP, financial assistance in the form of a partial payment to child care providers thereby reducing the cost of child care for working families. * MEDICAID (Medical Assistance), a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. * MEDICAID CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP), provides access to low-cost and free health coverage options for New Hampshire's uninsured children and teens. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD), is for ages 18 through 64. * MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MOAD), is for age 65 or older. * GRANITE ADVANTAGE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, offers medical assistance to low-income NH residents who are US citizens or qualified aliens. (Formerly: Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program) * MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES SAVINGS PROGRAM assists low-income elderly or disabled individuals who are eligible for Medicare through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Program pays for some or all of the associated costs of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Insurance Premiums and deductibles. The Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Program is also referred to as the Buy-In program. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), provides limited assistance to help pay: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium, Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium, premium penalties for late enrollment, Medicare deductibles and Medicare coinsurance expenses. - Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMB or SLMB135), provide limited assistance to help pay your Medicare Part B (supplemental insurance) premium and premium penalties for late enrollment. - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI), provides limited assistance that pays the Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premium of disabled working individuals who have lost Medicare due to earnings. * HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (HC-CSD): is available for children up to age 19 who have a disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer, who medically qualify for institutional care, and who are being cared for at home. Commonly known as the "Katie Beckett" option.

Meals on Wheels are provided by volunteers each weekday to homebound seniors. No meals are delivered on major holidays or announced "snow days," so volunteers bring an extra frozen meal to use when fresh meals are not delivered. Anyone with health concerns that require a special diet should let the program know, so their needs can be accommodated. All meals are prepared with no added salt.

MDS provides information to individuals and families for a variety of support groups to support: Parent support for parents of children with chronic health conditions or special needs.

Congregate meals and home delivered meals offered daily Monday through Friday.

Community Rides provides non-emergency medical transportation for residents without other transportation options. This service is for seniors (60+) and people with disabilities. The Community Rides program cannot provide transportation for COAST’s ADA clients for ADA-eligible trips. Transportation cannot be provided for Medicaid clients for Medicaid-eligible trips.

Residential Camp for campers ages 11 to 21 with disabilities and special needs

Freshly prepared healthy meal is delivered each weekday by our friendly and trusted deliverer. Includes safety focus checks, where trained staff is familiar with the needs and the living environment of each participant.

Information and referral for services for older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Also services medicaid recipients and persons with long-term care issues.

Individuals with disabilities can access their communities and increase or maintain their independence by finding assistance through GSIL's Access Modification Program. We can assist you with access issue evaluations, the construction of exterior ramps that meet all American Disabilities Association (ADA) and Barrier Free Design Code (BFDC) regulations, and the purchase and installation of accessibility equipment such as lifts, durable medical equipment, vehicle modifications and communication technology. We can assist you with home accessibility evaluations and solutions including, but not limited to: •Wheelchair Ramps •Vehicle Modifications •Grab Bars •Bathroom Modifications •Stair Lifts •Durable Medical Equipment

AHEAD manages below market-rate and subsidized rental housing for income qualifying families, seniors and people living with disabilities. Wait lists apply.

The mission of the Nancy Carney Pathways Program is to provide adults (ages 21 and older) with developmental or intellectual disabilities the opportunity to practice social skills and to stay engaged in their community.

Freshly prepared healthy meal is delivered each weekday by our friendly and trusted deliverer. Includes safety focus checks, where trained staff is familiar with the needs and the living environment of each participant.

Granite State Independent Living offers a variety of services geared to helping people with disabilities access their community-based transportation options throughout the State of New Hampshire. Our transportation services include: • Wheelchair Van Transportation • Local Transit Travel Training • Travel Reimbursement • Non-emergency Medical Transportation • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Para-transit Application Assistance 1. Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) offers various transportation options, programs, and services for adults with disabilities. Transportation is offered for: medical appointments, social outings such as movies, shopping, family gatherings, events, etc. 2. Requests for transportation should be made at least 5 days in advance. 3. GSIL has a Transportation Reimbursement Program (TRP) for qualified consumers. This is for consumers who do have access to public transportation in their area or they have someone who is willing to give them a ride.

We work collaboratively with families and agencies, building expansive support networks around participants, which include crisis management, behavior support, and goal achievement. Individualized Service Options (ISO) is a life-sharing home, where participants live with a home provider in their home (or vice versa!).

Easterseals NH offers a variety of workforce development services to assist people with disabilities and other special needs in identifying, obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Easterseals Workforce Development Services available to adolescents and adults representing a broad range disabilities, educational levels, and socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Meals on Wheels is the delivery of ready-to-eat meals to your home around the lunch hours. Meals are delivered on week days. If you or a loved one is dealing with a disability, chronic disease, or recuperating from surgery or illness; then the delivery of a hot tasty meal and a friendly smile could be of help. During meal delivery, we provide daily safety check.

A NH ABLE account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. NH ABLE accounts are made possible by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. NH ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid or SSI. Earnings in a NH ABLE account are not subject to federal income taxes, so long as the money is spent on qualified disability expenses.

Hot noon-time meals are provided to the elderly and/or disabled, Monday through Friday, delivered to their homes by volunteer drivers. Meals are made fresh daily and are prepared under the direction of the Food & Nutrition Department of Huggins Hospital.