Role: municipal welfare intake and town service routing; geography: Haverhill, New Hampshire, including North Haverhill and Woodsville; cost/eligibility: address, household circumstances, and application requirements apply; confirm with the town; emergency limit: not immediate shelter, utility restoration, or emergency dispatch. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Town of Haverhill — Public Assistance Office
For basic needs such as food, utilities, or housing, contact the public assistance office and ask how to apply. If you need help the same day, tell the office and ask 211 about other available pathways.
Role: county offices and courthouse routing; geography: North Haverhill and Grafton County; cost/eligibility: confirm jurisdiction, office hours, fees, and access needs with the office; emergency limit: not a countywide cleanup program or an emergency contact. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Grafton County — County Complex and Department Directory
County offices and courts are listed at the North Haverhill complex. Use this directory if you have a county or court notice; town assistance and property questions generally start with the relevant municipality.
Role: qualified primary care, assessment, referrals, and counseling; geography: Woodsville clinic and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: sliding fee for eligible patients; ask about insurance, current intake, and what a visit costs; emergency limit: not a substitute for emergency dispatch. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Ammonoosuc Community Health Services — Woodsville
Ask the clinic about a behavioral-health assessment or help finding a clinician with hoarding-related experience. A listing for general counseling does not mean hoarding-specialty care is available here.
Role: rural outpatient clinic and referral entry point; geography: Woodsville, New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: check appointment availability, insurance, fees, and specialty access; emergency limit: not the emergency department. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Cottage Hospital — Rowe Health Center
A primary-care visit can be a practical starting point when falls, pain, fatigue, or health concerns make it hard to use the home. Ask the center what it can assess and when it would refer elsewhere.
Role: specialty education and help finding care; geography: United States and online; cost/eligibility: education is publicly accessible; providers set availability and fees; emergency limit: not treatment, emergency support, or a guarantee of a local clinician. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
International OCD Foundation — Hoarding Resources
Read about hoarding-specific treatment and family support, then ask any potential clinician about training, New Hampshire telehealth availability, cost, and what the first visit would involve.
Role: general mental-health peer and family support; geography: New Hampshire; some groups are virtual; cost/eligibility: NAMI Connection is free for adults experiencing mental-health symptoms; check group fit and registration; emergency limit: not hoarding-specific therapy or crisis response. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
NAMI New Hampshire — Peer and Family Groups
If you want a broader peer group, ask about Connection for adults or family support for people supporting an adult. Confirm who can attend and whether the meeting is online.
Role: older-adult community programs and local service navigation; geography: North Haverhill; serves Haverhill, Woodsville, Pike, and nearby communities; cost/eligibility: ask about age and program criteria, meal access, cost, and the current schedule; emergency limit: not a crisis service or a home cleanup provider. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Horse Meadow Senior Center
Ask the center about local meals or community connections if isolation, mobility, or food access is getting in the way. Use the current center calendar rather than assuming a service is available daily.
Role: door-to-door transportation for older adults and adults with disabilities; geography: Grafton County, New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: confirm eligibility, advance booking, accessibility, cost, and available rides; emergency limit: not ambulance or same-day emergency transportation. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Grafton County Senior Citizens Council — Transportation
Contact the Horse Meadow center listed on the transportation page. Give your pickup address and destination, and ask if the vehicle can meet your mobility needs.
Role: heating and electric assistance for eligible households; geography: Grafton, Carroll, and Coös counties; cost/eligibility: free application pathway; income and documentation rules apply; funding and timing vary; emergency limit: not immediate utility restoration or emergency dispatch. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Tri-County CAP — Energy Assistance
If the home is cold or you have a shutoff notice, ask the provider about the current fuel or electric program and its processing time. Contact the utility and town directly about urgent service questions.
Role: eligible home energy-efficiency and safety improvements; geography: Grafton, Carroll, and Coös counties; cost/eligibility: screening through energy-assistance application; confirm availability and property requirements; emergency limit: not emergency repair or whole-home cleanup. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Tri-County CAP — Weatherization
Ask which areas an assessor needs to reach and whether owner permission applies. If access is a barrier, ask for specific preparation steps before arranging any sorting or moving.
Role: community resource navigation and application support; geography: Grafton, Carroll, and Coös counties; cost/eligibility: confirm assistance, eligibility, service area, and appointments; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed financial assistance. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Tri-County CAP — Community Action Resource Coordinators
Ask a coordinator which documents you need and which program to contact first if housing, heat, and food needs are all competing for your attention.
Role: community-stocked food and household basics; geography: Woodsville, New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: free without an application; stock depends on donations; emergency limit: not a guaranteed food supply or a crisis service. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
Cottage Hospital — Little Free Pantry
Check the hospital’s pantry information for access. If you need reliable groceries, refrigerated food, or a larger supply, use its local pantry referral or ask 211 about current hours.
Role: public housing-choice voucher information and referral; geography: New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: income limits, waitlists, and household eligibility apply; confirm the current application process; emergency limit: not shelter tonight or an eviction deadline extension. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
New Hampshire Housing — Rental Assistance
If you need a longer-term affordable rental option, check the current voucher application process. For a near-term housing loss, use the housing navigation and legal pathways above as well.
Role: state disposal guidance for potentially hazardous household products; geography: New Hampshire; cost/eligibility: confirm local events, residency, accepted items, quantities, and fees before transporting anything; emergency limit: not spill response or a cleanup contractor. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
NH Department of Environmental Services — Household Hazardous Waste
Do not assume regular trash will take chemicals, fuel, or unidentified liquids. Ask the town or NHDES what is accepted and how to handle items safely; do not mix or open leaking containers.
Role: local cooperative extension and education referrals; geography: North Haverhill and Grafton County; cost/eligibility: confirm availability, program fees, and schedule; emergency limit: not a housing inspection, remediation service, or emergency response. | Each listing states what it offers, where it serves, what to confirm about cost or eligibility, and what it cannot do in an emergency.
University of New Hampshire Extension — Grafton County Office
For a practical education question, ask which Extension program or publication can help. For unsafe building conditions, use the town or a qualified professional instead.