Free and low-cost help in New Hampshire
Health centers, food and cash help, utility and rent programs, legal aid and disaster aid in New Hampshire, with official links, plus how to ask your community for help.
- Medicaid expansion: yes
- Community health center sites: 43
- Federal disaster declarations, last 12 months: 1
Check what you can get first
A two-minute anonymous check of the programs worth applying for in New Hampshire.
Health care
- Find a Health Center (HRSA): Community health centers that charge on a sliding scale by income, insured or not.
- Medicaid and CHIP: Free or low-cost health coverage; you can apply any time of year.
- HealthCare.gov: The federal health insurance marketplace, with income-based savings.
- InsureKidsNow.gov: Free or low-cost health coverage for children and teens.
- IRS: hospital financial assistance policies: Nonprofit hospitals must have a written financial assistance (charity care) policy; this page explains the rule.
- FindTreatment.gov: Government locator for mental health and substance use treatment, including low-cost options.
Food and cash help
- SNAP state directory: Where to apply for SNAP food benefits in your state.
- WIC: Food, formula and nutrition help for pregnant people, new parents and children under 5.
- Free and reduced-price school meals: How to apply for free or reduced-price school meals through your school district.
- Feeding America food bank finder: Find the food bank and pantries that serve your area.
- TANF state offices: Temporary cash assistance for families with children, run by each state.
- IRS EITC Assistant: Check whether you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Housing and utility bills
- LIHEAP state and territory contacts: The office that takes LIHEAP applications where you live.
- Weatherization Assistance Program: Free insulation, sealing and heating repairs that lower energy bills for income-eligible households.
- HUD rental assistance: Public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers and other HUD rental programs.
- HUD-approved housing counselors: Free or low-cost counseling on renting, eviction, foreclosure and budgeting.
- Lifeline phone and internet discount: The federal Lifeline discount on phone or internet service for eligible households.
Community health centers in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 43 federally funded health center sites. They see patients whether or not they have insurance and charge on a sliding scale by income. Cities with the most sites: Manchester (9), Nashua (5), Berlin (3), Littleton (3), Colebrook (2), Gorham (2), Laconia (2), Newmarket (2).
- COOS COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICESCoos County Family Health Services59 Page Hill Rd, Berlin, NH, 03570603-752-2900Website
- Colebrook ClinicCoos County Family Health Services152 Colby St, Colebrook, NH, 03576603-237-4262Website
- Coos County Family Health - Express CareCoos County Family Health Services167 Main St STE 2, Gorham, NH, 03581603-752-3669
- ACHS - Littleton IIAmmonoosuc Community Health Services, INC.202 Cottage St, Littleton, NH, 03561603-444-2464
- Amoskeag Health at 145 Hollis StreetAmoskeag Health145 Hollis St, Manchester, NH, 03101603-626-9500Website
- Lamprey Health Care - Nashua CenterLamprey Health Care INC22 Prospect St, Nashua, NH, 03060603-883-1626Website
One site in each of the largest cities, from HRSA’s public list. Find the nearest one to you with Help near me or HRSA’s locator.
Disaster declarations in New Hampshire, last 12 months
- Severe Storm And Flooding · Severe Storm · Major disaster · declared Oct 7, 2026
From OpenFEMA. Where individual assistance is available, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov. See all current disasters on the disaster tracker.
Health care
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- Find a Health Center (HRSA)USCommunity health centers that charge on a sliding scale by income, insured or not.
- Medicaid and CHIPUSFree or low-cost health coverage; you can apply any time of year.
- HealthCare.govUSThe federal health insurance marketplace, with income-based savings.
- InsureKidsNow.govUSFree or low-cost health coverage for children and teens.
- IRS: hospital financial assistance policiesUSNonprofit hospitals must have a written financial assistance (charity care) policy; this page explains the rule.
- FindTreatment.govUSGovernment locator for mental health and substance use treatment, including low-cost options.
Food and cash help
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- SNAP state directoryUSWhere to apply for SNAP food benefits in your state.
- WICUSFood, formula and nutrition help for pregnant people, new parents and children under 5.
- Free and reduced-price school mealsUSHow to apply for free or reduced-price school meals through your school district.
- Feeding America food bank finderUSFind the food bank and pantries that serve your area.
- TANF state officesUSTemporary cash assistance for families with children, run by each state.
- IRS EITC AssistantUSCheck whether you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Housing and utility bills
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- LIHEAP state and territory contactsUSThe office that takes LIHEAP applications where you live.
- Weatherization Assistance ProgramUSFree insulation, sealing and heating repairs that lower energy bills for income-eligible households.
- HUD rental assistanceUSPublic housing, Housing Choice Vouchers and other HUD rental programs.
- HUD-approved housing counselorsUSFree or low-cost counseling on renting, eviction, foreclosure and budgeting.
- Lifeline phone and internet discountUSThe federal Lifeline discount on phone or internet service for eligible households.
Legal help
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- Legal Services Corporation: find legal aidUSFind a free civil legal aid office for people with low incomes.
- LawHelp.orgUSFree legal aid programs and self-help information by state.
Disasters and emergencies
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- DisasterAssistance.govUSApply for FEMA and other federal disaster aid after a declared disaster.
- American Red Cross: get helpUSShelter, emergency supplies and recovery help after disasters and home fires.
- Ready.govUSOfficial guidance on preparing for and recovering from emergencies.
Anything else
Free public services and nonprofits. HelpBLESS is not connected to them. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- 211USA free, confidential line that connects you to local help with rent, utilities, food, health care and more.Dial 211
- findhelp.orgUSSearch free and reduced-cost programs by ZIP code: food, housing, bills, health, work.
- Eldercare LocatorUSConnects older adults and caregivers with local aging services.1-800-677-1116
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineUSFree, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis, any time.Call or text 988
Ask your community
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This guide was drafted with AI from HelpBLESS’s own rules and the public services listed on this page, then checked automatically for accuracy before it was published. It is general information, not legal, medical, tax or financial advice. Rules and programs vary by place; check with the service itself. Spotted a problem? Tell us.