Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellness Support for Veterans
New Hampshire offers a diverse array of veteran healthcare and wellness services, ranging from VA-run medical clinics and Vet Centers to community-based programs in mental health, therapeutic recreation, crisis prevention, recovery, and housing support. These services are well-distributed across the state, making help both accessible and holistic.
VA Medical Centers & Community-Based Clinics: The VA provides comprehensive healthcare across New Hampshire via both hospitals and outpatient clinics:
- Manchester VA Medical Center: Main facility providing full-spectrum care, including primary, specialty, and mental health services. Intake: 603.624.4366 (or toll-free 800.892.8384).
- Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs): Smaller, local clinics offering primary care and some specialty services in:
- Conway, Keene, Littleton, Portsmouth, Somersworth, and Tilton.
- These fall under the VA’s New England network.
Vet Center – Manchester: Provides confidential, no-cost counseling for veterans and their families, including:
- PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), deployment readjustment, and general mental health support.
- Located at 1461 Hooksett Road, Suite B7, Hooksett, NH 03106.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- After-hours support via Vet Center Call Center at 877.927.8387.
NH Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalitions: Operated with support from VA’s Community-Based Interventions programs, these coalitions offer suicide prevention training and community support:
- Lakes Region Veterans Coalition – Gilford Contact: Kurt Webber, kwebber@camp-resilience.org
- Stronger Together – Greater Nashua – Milford Hosted by Addiction Recovery Coalition (ARC—NH) Contact: Gray Somers, gsomers@arcnh.org
- Greater Manchester Coalition – Hosted by ForgeVFR and Easterseals Contacts: Sean Kilbreth (skilbreth@forgehealth.org), Stephanie Higgs (shiggs@eastersealsnh.org)
- Additional coalitions: Sullivan County (Claremont), Seacoast (Raymond) — contacts listed in source
Liberty House (Catholic Charities, Manchester): Supports veterans managing PTS (Post-Traumatic Stress) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a structured Four-Step recovery and independence program:
- Recovery (counseling & support plans)
- Health & wellness assistance (medical, dental, documentation)
- Meaningful employment support
- Transition to independence (housing, financial counseling)
Located at 221 Orange Street, Manchester, NH 03104 Phone: 603.669.0761
Easterseals NH – Veterans Count & Military & Veterans Campus
Offers case management, emergency financial aid, and access to integrated wellness and support services.
Veterans Count: 555 Auburn St, Manchester Phone: 844.650.8387 (info) or 603.315.4352 (urgent referrals)
Military & Veterans Campus (under development in Franklin): A future hub combining housing, clinical, and recreational services onsite.
Therapeutic & Recreational Wellness Programs
- UpReach: Equine-assisted therapy in Goffstown, 153 Paige Hill Rd, Goffstown, NH 03045 Phone: 603.497.2343
- TERRA Equine Therapy Center: Located in Conway (address and contact in source)
- Veterans Yoga Project (Nashua Senior Center): Free in-person and online yoga classes for veterans and families, Contact: 603.889.6155
Harbor Care – Veterans FIRST Programs: Provides integrated support including housing, case management, mental health outreach, and peer support:
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): Rapid re-housing aid to prevent homelessness.
- Transitional Housing in Nashua & Manchester:
- Buckingham Place, Dalianis House, BAE Systems Independence Hall
- Boulder Point (Plymouth): Supportive housing for homeless veterans via HUD-VASH vouchers.
Contact: Services Line: 603.821.7788 Admin: 603.882.3616 Address: Health + Wellness Center, 45 High Street, Nashua, NH
