The Diamond in the Heart
of New Hampshire
TOWN of TUFTONBORO
Domestic & Sexual Violence |
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| Starting Point |
24-Hour Crisis
Line |
Emergency shelter, support groups, court advocacy, hospital advocacy and a resource center for victims, families and friends. |
| NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence |
1 - 800 - 852 - 3388 |
Resources for individuals and families facing issues of domestic violence and/or rape. |
Children At Risk |
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| NH Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) |
Report Suspected |
Takes reports and investigates cases of suspected abuse, neglect, delinquency and children in need of services. Also provides foster placement of children and emergency placement for children at risk. |
| The Family and Child Trauma Center |
(603) 650 - 7075 |
Provides services to children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, those neglected or at risk of maltreatment, or children traumatized in other ways, either mentally or physically. Also provides services to families of children at risk. |
| Parents In
Distress |
(603) 650 - 5480 |
Treatment
groups for: Re-socializing Parenting Children |
Families In Crisis |
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| Carroll County Family Mediation |
(603) 447 - 3003 |
Help and mediation for families that need help with: family arguments, family communication, separation, divorce, remarriage, drug and alcohol use, truancy, running away, rules, curfew and chores. |
| Carroll County Mental Health |
(603) 569 - 1884 |
Drug and alcohol evaluations, mental health evaluations and counseling for individuals and families. |
| Legal Advice and Referral |
1 - 800 - 639 - 5290 |
Services concerning family law issues, divorce, child custody and private landlord/tenant issues. |
| NH Victim's Assistance Commission |
1 - 800 - 300 - 4500 |
Helps innocent victims of violent crime with expenses directly related to crime injuries. Also informs of "The Victims' Bill of Rights". |
Health and Wellness |
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| Huggins Hospital |
(603) 569 - 2150 |
Hospital in Wolfeboro. |
| Health Line |
1 - 800 - 499 - 4171 |
A free and confidential telephone service offering information and referral for all health care and human service needs in Carroll Cty. |
| Carroll County Health and Home Care |
(603) 539 - 4111 |
Help line to find the services you need. |
| Family Health Center |
(603) 569 - 3145 |
Provides teen birth control, pregnancy counseling, HIV program, prenatal counseling and women's health care (gynecology) for low income, uninsured individuals. Also takes major insurance: Matthew Thornton, Anthem, Healthsource. |
| Visiting Nurse Association |
(603) 569 - 2729 |
Home health care and community health services. |
Family Assistance |
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| Adult Literacy |
(603) 569 - 6780 |
Tutorial, literacy and GED help for adults. |
| Community Action |
1 - 888 - 842 - 3835 |
Fuel assistance, homeless outreach, community contact, information, referral, follow-up and coordination for local, state and national programs. |
| Dept. of Health and Human Services |
1 - 800 - 552 - 4628 |
Food stamps, child support checks, family assistance, child day care and Medicaid help for families, elderly and disabled. |
| Families Matter |
(603) 534 - 8223 |
A resource center for families in Carroll County. |
| Fuel Assistance |
1 - 888 - 552 - 4617 |
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| Food Pantry |
(603) 569 - 5242 |
Supplemental food for those in need via Life Ministries. |
| Legal Assistance |
1 - 800 - 334 - 3135 |
Housing, public assistance benefits, SSI and local welfare services for people with low income. |
| Meals |
All Saints Church |
Free meals for everyone. Thursdays at 5:30 PM. |
| Women, Infants and Children (WIC) |
(603) 539 - 6821 |
Special supplemental nutrition program. |
Senior Citizens |
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| AARP Senior Employment |
1 - 800 - 652 - 8808 |
Job placement for seniors with many nonprofit organizations. |
| Meal Sites for Seniors |
(603) 539 - 6851 |
Via Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Monday - Friday, Ossipee First Congregational Church, Saturday 5 to 6 PM |
Disabled / Elders |
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| Caregivers of Wolfeboro |
(603) 569 - 6780 |
Short term, non-emergency volunteer services including local transportation for medical treatment and friendly visits to elderly and disabled. |
| Carroll County Health and Home Care |
(603) 539 - 4171 |
Agency promotes the independence of the elderly and disabled in the comfort of their homes. |
| Center of Hope, South |
(603) 569 - 3224 |
State agency that provides help for citizens with developmental disabilities or adults with traumatic brain damage. |
| Meals On Wheels |
(603) 569 - 2150 |
Provides a noontime meal to housebound adults. |
Children / Youth |
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| Child Care Resource and Referral Service |
(603) 539 - 8223 |
Play groups, women's empowerment, workshops, etc. |
| Kingswood Youth Center |
(603) 569 - 5949 |
Programs for 7th to 12th graders that improve health, well being and support learning needs. Opportunities for kids to socialize and pursue educational interests outside of school in a supportive and supervised environment. |
Pets |
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| Lakes Region Humane Society |
(603) 539-1077 |
Want a best friend? Dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets are waiting for you to adopt them. Pets can also be dropped off by appointment --- LRHS does not euthanize. The pets always need supplies, so donations are welcome or call to volunteer your time! |