NEWFOUND AREA RESOURCES 

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS

Easter Seals
http://nh.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NHDR_adult_day_services

Adult Day Health Care - Medical Model (603) 524-0272
Supervision of medications.
Nursing services, social interaction and stimulation, lunch and snacks,
rehabilitation and restorative services. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Plymouth Regional Senior Center - Social Model (603) 536-1204
Activities, moderate exercise, lunch and snacks.

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
(Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare: Living Will)

Newfound Area Nursing Association (603) 744-2733
Notary Public

Foundations for Healthy Communities (603) 225-0900
http://www.healthynh.com/downloads/endoflife.pdf E-mail: info@nhha.org


EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNITS

Alzheimer's Association Safe Return Program (888) 572-8566
http://www.alzvtnh.org/index.asp?id=73
Info available at NANA

Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary (603) 393-5193
Pioneer Emergency Response

Lifeline (888) 669-4034

FAMILY, YOUTH & COMMUNITY

UNH Cooperative Extension
Provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information,
enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and
communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy.
http://ceinfo.unh.edu/

FOOD

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (800) 578-2050~link~
Seniors 60+ and families of 5-6 year olds

Food Pantry - Bristol Community Services (603) 744-2222

Home Delivered Meals

Newfound Area Senior Services (603) 744-8395~link~
Serving Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Groton, Hebron - Monday thru Friday

Meredith Senior Center (603) 279-5631
Serving New Hampton- Monday thru Friday

TRIP Center - Franklin
(Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program)
Serving Danbury - Monday thru Friday

UNH Cooperative Extension - Nutrition Connections~link~

WIC (Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Services) (800) 942-4321
NH Division of Health & Human Services
www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/WIC/default.htm~ additional link ~


FUEL ASSISTANCE

Tri-County Community Action Program (603) 536-8222
www.tccap.org/comm_contact.htm#GRAFTON

HANDICAPPED

Katie Beckett Waiver (800) 852-3345 x4400
Officially called HC-CSD, Home Care for Children with Sever Disabilities
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dhhs/medassistelig/eligibility/children-under19-medical.htm

Granite State Independent Living (603) 228-9680
Assist people with adaptive equipment to remain at home, e.g. ramps, special wheelchairs, vans, etc.
http://www.gsil.org/

Sight Services

Books on Tape Program (800) 491-4200
Provide postage-free books on tape and equipment. Call for application

NH Association for the Blind (603) 224-4039
Various low and no vision services. (800) 464-3075
http://www.sightcenter.com

Sight Services for Independent Living (800) 581-6881
Low vision equipment and services.

HOUSING

Homeless Outreach Workers
Grafton County (603) 444-0184
Belknap County (603) 524-0381

Housing, Low Income
Newfound Meadows (Bristol) (603) 878-2400 x230

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

Lakes Region Community Services Council (603) 524-8811
http://www.lrcsc.org/

Newfound Area Nursing Association (603) 744-2733
Ask for Intake Department

New Hampshire Helpline (800) 852-3388
Free & Confidential Assistance, 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. Information & Referral Specialists.
www.nhhelpline.org

ServiceLink (800) 634-9412
www.servicelink.org

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213
Littleton Office (603) 444-2945
http://www.ssa.gov/boston/NH.htm

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Health First Family Care Center - Franklin (603) 934-1464
Community health center that provides outpatient primary healthcare to Franklin, Hill, Bristol,
Tilton, New Hampton, Sanbornton, Northfield, Andover, Salisbury, Danbury, Alexandria, and Bridgewater
http://www.healthfirstfamily.org/

Healthy Kids (877) 464-2447
Medical and dental coverage for children under the age of 19.
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dhhs/medassistelig/eligibility/children-under19-medical.htm

Medicaid
Department of Health & Human Services (603) 524-4485
http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/medicaidprogram/(800) 322-2121

Prescription Assistance: NH Medication Bridge

Health First Family Care Center (603) 934-1464
Covers physicians in the LRGHealthcare Network
Must be income-eligible and have no other prescription drug coverage

Speare Memorial Hospital affiliated physicians (603) 536-1120
Must be income-eligible and have no other prescription drug coverage

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Durable Medical Equipment

Keene Medical Products (603) 224-0135
www.keenemedicalproducts.com

Lakeside Mobility & Scooter LLC (603) 524-8555
Power chairs, scooters, lift chairs

LifePlus (603) 528-4800
www.lifeplusinc.com/services.htm

Loan Closet - Congregational Church of Laconia (603) 524-0668
www.laconiaucc.org

Merriam-Graves (603) 524-0333
www.merriam-graves.com/company/main.asp(800) 539-0335

Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (603) 224-7630
www.nhassistivetechnology.org/rem(800) 427-3338

Oxygen & Home Infusion

LinCare (603) 267-7406
Oxygen therapy, infusion therapy, CPAP, vents, etc.

Infusion Solutions (800) 660-6264
Pharmaceutical therapies including nutrition, antibiotics, chemo and blood transfusions.
http://www.e-infusionsolutions.com/About%20Us.html

ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS

Capitol Orthotics & Prosthetics - Concord (800) 416-0106

New England Brace Company - Concord (603) 228-1466
http://www.nebrace.com/

POISON CONTROL CENTER

New Hampshire Poison Center (800) 562-8236 (NH only)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
1 Medical Center Dr.
Lebanon, NH 03756 (603) 650-5000

RESPITE SERVICES

Newfound Area Nursing Association - Medical (603) 744-2733

Comfort Keepers - Non-medical (800) 990-0727
http://www.comfortkeepers.com/633CamptonNH/

Community Health & Hospice Support Services (603) 524-8444
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Grant for Belknap & lower Grafton Counties

Funding for Respite Services

Interim Healthcare - Medical (603) 524-7212

Service Link (866) 634-9412
NH Family Caregivers Grant - Call for availability and application.
www.servicelink.org

SENIOR SERVICES

Grafton County Senior Services
http://www.gcscc.org/

Fix It Program (603) 225-3295
Minor home repairs for low-income seniors
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwgs/org/223950.html

Senior Companion Program (603) 225-3295
Providing homebound seniors with friendly visits. 1-800-856-5525
www.volunteersolutions.org/uwgs/org/223447.htm
Call NANA at 744-2733 for availability.

SUPPORT

Multiple Sclerosis Society
NH Office: Bedford, New Hampshire (800) 493-9255
Central NE Chapter: Waltham, Massachusetts (603) 623-3502
http://www.msnewengland.org

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Newfound Area (603) 744-2733
Sponsored by Newfound Area Nursing Association

TRANSPORTATION

Newfound Area Senior Services (603) 744-8395
Serving Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Groton, and Hebron. Call center for schedule.
http://www.gcscc.org/bristol.cfm

Meredith Senior Center (603) 279-5631
Serving New Hampton. Call center for schedule.

Wheelchair Transport

Stewart's Ambulance Service (603) 279-5901
Call for rates and to schedule.
http://www.stewartsambulance.com/index.html

Twin Rivers Ambulance (603) 286-3638
Call for rates and to schedule.
http://www.lrmfa.org/tra44.htm