Resources

Keene Alateen
Meetings: Sundays 5-6PM
St. James Episcopal Church
44 West Street, Keene, NH

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

For more information, please contact Linda (603-759-0732) or Jana (617-275-6668)

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.

Antioch University New England
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1024

Charlestown:
Church Food Pantry
85 Wheeler Rand Road
363-8348 (Call first)

Chesterfield:
Joan's Food Pantry
Ashbury Methodist
Highway 63
363-8348 (Sat. 9-1)

Jaffery:
Compassion Food Pantry
48 Stratton Road
532-6131 or 532-7950 (Tu. 4:30-6:30)

Keene:
Community Kitchen
35-37 Mechanic Street
352-3200 (W 12:30-5:30, Th. 11:30-4)

The Salvation Army
15 Roxbury Plaza
352-0607 (Tu.-Th. 10-1)

St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Bernard Church
173 Main Street
(M, W, F 7-8; Food only)

Langdon:
Fall Mountain Emergency Food Shelf
Baker Building, Rt. 12A
835-2283 (M, W, F, Sat. 10-4)

Peterborough:
New Life Assembly of God
84 Nottingham Road
895-6041 (M-F 8-4:30)

Richmond:
Richmond Community Food Pantry
30 Granite Hill Road
239-4494

Walpole:
St. Peter's Food Pantry
38 Church Street, North Walpole
445-5213 (Sat. 11-11:30)

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.

Cheshire Homes, Inc.
245 Pearl Street, Keene, NH 03431
352-5459 (9-1 weekdays)
- A family housing project of 75 apartments, providing subsidies when available to those in need, using income guidelines to determine eligibility.

Cheshire Housing Trust
39 Central Square, Keene, NH 03431
357-7603
www.cheshirehousingtrust.org
- Provides renters with opportunities to participate in the management and maintenance of their homes. Provides home buyer education. IDA program information and foreclosure prevention counseling.

Keene Housing Authority
Stone Arch Village, 831 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431
352-6161
www.kha.org
Provides decent, safe and affordable housing for individuals, families, elderly and disabled persons of low to moderate income within the Monadnock region.

SCS Homeless Services
A program of Southwestern Community Services
63 Community Way, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431
357-7512 or NH Helpline: 1-800-852-3388
Shelter: 357-1654
- Provides both emergency shelter and supportive housing services. The shelters are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Southwestern Community Services
63 Community Way, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431
352-7512 (ext. 4279)
www.scshelps.org
- SCS owns and manages over 300 Senior and Workforce houses and apartments throughout the region. Income limits apply. Applications may be picked up at the Community Way office, online or can be mailed.

GED Testing Schedule & Free Adult Education Programs

171 West Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-0088
www.keenecommunityed.org

The Youth Service Department offers several programs to attempt to meet the youth who live within Cheshire County area.

• CHINS Diversion Program
• JCC - Juvenile Court Diversion Program
• Earn-It
• Summer Youth Program

Visit the City of Keene's Youth Services site for more information.

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

Monadnock Developmental Services

R   Recharge your energy
E   Enjoy meeting new friends
A   Activities, music, movies and more
C   Come together
H   Have a laugh

O   Opportunity for one and all
U   Upbeat and uplifting
T   Take time for yours
 

 WHAT is Reach Out?  

4 hours of activity -based respite every month

Any child AGE 6 to 14 with a developmental disability chronic health condition or acquired brain injury and his/her siblings (age 6 to14) can attend Reach Out and join the fun.
 

WHAT Activities are offered?

Groups will be formed according to age and/or interests: Arts & Crafts, Group Games, Music & Movement, Movies & Theme Parties.
 

WHERE will Reach Out be held?  

LifeArt Community Resource Center at 25 Roxbury Street, Keene NH.
 

HOW much does Reach Out cost?

The charge for each event (4 hours) is $5.00 per child.  It is very important for caregivers to return on time to pick up children. Those who return late will be charged $5.00 every 15 minutes after the designated end time, which must be paid to the staff person who remained after hours.

Families must reserve a space for each Reach Out opportunity. Space is limited to 15 children.

 Please call Rita at 352-1304 to make your reservations.

WHAT if my child has difficulty with separation or behaviors?

Staff will provide supportive, respectful care. They will follow your direction as to best approaches to soothe your child and will be clear about your instructions as to when and  if to contact you. Staff has the authority to ask that any child be removed if behavior is unacceptable and disruptive.

WHEN is Reach Out Scheduled?

• Saturday November 18 6:00 to 10:00PM
• Saturday December 16 6:00 to 10:00PM

MORE Questions or for future dates?

 Call MDS at 352-1304 and ask for Carol Brown, Director of Respite.

Have a problem? Need Help? Call the MUW helpline at (603)-352-1999 or 1-800-368-4357

Visit the Monadnock United Way's website for more information about this organization.

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.

Planned Parenthood
8 Middle Street 
Keene, NH 03431 
Phone: (603) 352-6898

The Division for Children, Youth and Families manages protective programs on behalf of New Hampshire's children, youth and their families. Services are designed to help families and children in their own homes and communities whenever possible.

Please click here for more information.

Maggie Bishop
(603) 271-4440
mbishop@dhhs.state.nh.us

Legal Advice and Referral Center (LARC)
Offers free legal information, advice and referrals to low income people with family law, local welfare and housing issues, including Pro Se assistance. LARC refers cases to Pro bono, NHLA and other legal service agencies.
Phone: 1-800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333
www.nhlegalaid.org

Pro Bono Referral System
Provides volunteer lawyers for services in civil (non-criminal) cases. Apply through LARC. For cases of bankruptcy and/or debt collection, call 603-224-3333 for an application.
Phone: 1-800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333
www.nhbar.org

NH Legal Assistance
Provides free legal advice and representation to low income peoples in civil matters involving basic needs, including: food, shelter, income and medical care.
24 Opera House Square, Suite 206
Claremont, NH
Phone: 1-800-562-3994 or 603-542-8795
www.nhla.org

NH Public Defender Program
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
www.nhpd.org
 

If you have reason to suspect a child has been abused or neglected, contact DCYF by telephone from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

Call your local police department with urgent child abuse or neglect reports during DCYF non-work hours (between 4:30pm and 8:00am or on weekends and holidays).

Child Abuse Report Line: 1-800-894-5533 or 603-271-6556