New Beginnings – Without Violence & Abuse is dedicated to ending sexual, domestic, and stalking violence through the provision of safe and effective services, including emergency refuge and support. Our services:
24-Hour Crisis Line (You don’t have to be in crisis to call! Advocates offer confidential, non-judgmental crisis intervention, support, and information about options and services available); 24-Hour Accompaniment to the hospital and police department; Emergency Shelter; Court Advocacy - support and assistance in obtaining protective orders, and navigation of the family court system;
1-to-1 Peer Support; Support Groups; Systems Advocacy; Educational & Outreach Programs; Emergency Assistance (emergency food, clothing and other necessities to victims of domestic, sexual and stalking violence).
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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New Beginnings – Without Violence and Abuse
Carroll
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence - Conway office
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence is a private non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic violence in Carroll County. All of Starting Point’s services are free and confidential. Our services include: 24 hour support line; Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking; Court and hospital advocacy; Support groups; Child Advocacy Center accompaniment; Criminal justice accompaniment; In school education / prevention programs; Professional education programs; and Community education programs.
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence - Wolfeboro office
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence is a private non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic violence in Carroll County. All of Starting Point’s services are free and confidential. Our services include: 24 hour support line; Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking; Court and hospital advocacy; Support groups; Child Advocacy Center accompaniment; Criminal justice accompaniment; In school education / prevention programs; Professional education programs; and Community education programs.
Cheshire
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention - Hinsdale office
The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, Inc. provides victims of domestic and sexual violence temporary shelter at confidential locations. Crisis services include a 24-hour crisis line, response to sexual assault and domestic violence, emergency shelter, and help dealing with police, medical, and court personnel. We serve all of Cheshire County and 14 towns in western Hillsborough County.
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention - Keene office
The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, Inc. provides victims of domestic and sexual violence temporary shelter at confidential locations. Crisis services include a 24-hour crisis line, response to sexual assault and domestic violence, emergency shelter, and help dealing with police, medical, and court personnel. We serve all of Cheshire County and 14 towns in western Hillsborough County.
Coos
RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence - Berlin office
We offer 24 hour crisis line intervention; 24 hour hospital accompaniment; 24 hour police accompaniment; Court support services; Women’s education and a support group; Men’s education group; Emergency transportation; Information and referrals; Community education; Parenting classes; and Medical advocacy.
RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence - Groveton office
We offer 24 hour crisis line intervention; 24 hour hospital accompaniment; 24 hour police accompaniment; Court support services; Women’s education and a support group; Men’s education group; Emergency transportation; Information and referrals; Community education; Parenting classes; and Medical advocacy.
Grafton
The Support Center at Burch House - Littleton office
Tri-County CAP’s Support Center at Burch House helps victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in 19 towns in northern Grafton County. Services offered include: 24 Hour Support and Information Hotline; Emergency shelter for women and children; Walk-in and by appointment supportive counseling services at our Littleton Office; Court advocacy, accompaniment and assistance in obtaining orders of protection (restraining orders); 24 hour accompaniment at the hospital or police station for those seeking medical care and/or police protection and intervention; Information and referrals to other community services; Support and assistance during Child Advocacy Center forensic interviews for the abused child, non-offending caregiver and siblings; Family Violence Prevention Advocacy for families receiving services through DCYF; Assistance filing for Victim’s Compensation benefits; Support Groups; and Violence Prevention Education and Outreach.
The Support Center at Burch House - Woodsville office
Tri-County CAP’s Support Center at Burch House helps victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in 19 towns in northern Grafton County. Services offered include: 24 Hour Support and Information Hotline; Emergency shelter for women and children; Walk-in and by appointment supportive counseling services at our Littleton Office; Court advocacy, accompaniment and assistance in obtaining orders of protection (restraining orders); 24 hour accompaniment at the hospital or police station for those seeking medical care and/or police protection and intervention; Information and referrals to other community services; Support and assistance during Child Advocacy Center forensic interviews for the abused child, non-offending caregiver and siblings; Family Violence Prevention Advocacy for families receiving services through DCYF; Assistance filing for Victim’s Compensation benefits; Support Groups; and Violence Prevention Education and Outreach.
Voices Against Violence
We provide information and support to victims and survivors, their family and friends, community members, and professionals around domestic violence, children who witness domestic violence, sexual violence and harassment, stalking, human trafficking and bullying. All of our services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Our services include: Walk-in Services; Information & Support; 24 Hour Hotline; Sexual Assault Support (including accompaniment to the hospital for exam and support throughout the process); Court Advocacy; Police Accompaniment; Systems Advocacy (when working with any systems, such as prosecutors, attorneys, schools, mental health, medical, juvenile probation and parole officers, social service agencies child care providers, etc.); Emergency Shelter; Support Groups; Education & Outreach; and DCYF Advocacy.
Hillsborough
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support - Milford office
Bridges is a nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and harassment. We provide crisis intervention, emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups, and education and outreach to both women and men. Our services include: Crisis Intervention; Support Groups; Court Advocacy (Advocates are available to assist survivors at the following courts: Nashua District Court, Milford District Court, Merrimack District Court, and Hillsborough County Superior Court); Emergency Shelter; Education; Child Advocacy Program; Breaking Barriers/Rebuilding Lives Program (a children’s group and a voluntary support group for mothers); and Healing Lives Program (support group for children who have been sexually abused and an education class for the non-offending caregiver).
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support - Nashua office
Bridges is a nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and harassment. We provide crisis intervention, emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups, and education and outreach to both women and men. Our services include: Crisis Intervention; Support Groups; Court Advocacy (Advocates are available to assist survivors at the following courts: Nashua District Court, Milford District Court, Merrimack District Court, and Hillsborough County Superior Court); Emergency Shelter; Education; Child Advocacy Program; Breaking Barriers/Rebuilding Lives Program (a children’s group and a voluntary support group for mothers); and Healing Lives Program (support group for children who have been sexually abused and an education class for the non-offending caregiver).
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention - Peterborough office
The Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention, Inc. provides victims of domestic and sexual violence temporary shelter at confidential locations. Crisis services include a 24-hour crisis line, response to sexual assault and domestic violence, emergency shelter, and help dealing with police, medical, and court personnel. We serve all of Cheshire County and 14 towns in western Hillsborough County.
YWCA Crisis Services
YWCA NH Crisis Services provides free and confidential services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking. Our services include: 24-Hour Crisis Line; Crisis Counseling: Walk In or Office Appointments; Access emergency court accompaniment for domestic violence petitions (restraining orders) and stalking petitions; Access pro bono legal advocacy programs for final domestic violence petitions (restraining orders) hearings and divorce and custody (ONLY related to domestic violence); Apply for state and federal Victim’s Compensation funds; Obtain referrals for counselors; Court Accompaniment: Protective Orders and Criminal Proceedings; Hospital & Social Services Accompaniment; Child Advocacy Center Accompaniment;
Law Enforcement & Prosecutor Accompaniment; Family Violence Specialist at DCYF (To reach this advocate, please call 603-665-8453).
Lebanon
WISE
WISE leads the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence through survivor-centered advocacy, prevention, education and mobilization for social change. WISE services include: 24-Hour Crisis Line; Medical Advocacy; Forensic Interview Support; Court & Legal Advocacy; Social Service Advocacy; Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing; Information & Referral; Support Groups, Workshops, Yoga
Financial Advocacy; Somatic Experiencing & Trauma Informed Support; Educational groups for children who witness; Domestic Violence Specialist Program; and Safety Planning.
Merrimack
Concord Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire
As a nonprofit, we provide services to victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, stalking and child abuse. Advocates can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free and confidential services. Our Services Include: 24-hour Crisis Line (TTY & Language Line Interpretive services available); Court Advocacy; Hospital Accompaniment; Support Groups; Emergency Shelter; and Education and Outreach.
Rockingham
HAVEN - Portsmouth office
SASS and A Safe Place have officially merged the two organizations (into HAVEN) to better serve our communities throughout Southeastern New Hampshire and those women, men and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, serving Rockingham and Strafford Counties. Our services include: 24-hour confidential crisis hotline; 24-hour accompaniment services to hospital emergency rooms, police stations, Child Advocacy Centers and courts; Referrals and information on safety planning, emergency, temporary and permanent restraining orders; Therapist referrals; Safe shelter for women and their children; Support groups for survivors and those impacted by domestic and sexual violence; K-12 violence prevention education programs, Safe Kids Strong Teens; Community presentations.
HAVEN - Salem office
SASS and A Safe Place have officially merged the two organizations (into HAVEN) to better serve our communities throughout Southeastern New Hampshire and those women, men and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, serving Rockingham and Strafford Counties. Our services include: 24-hour confidential crisis hotline; 24-hour accompaniment services to hospital emergency rooms, police stations, Child Advocacy Centers and courts; Referrals and information on safety planning, emergency, temporary and permanent restraining orders; Therapist referrals; Safe shelter for women and their children; Support groups for survivors and those impacted by domestic and sexual violence; K-12 violence prevention education programs, Safe Kids Strong Teens; Community presentations.
Strafford
HAVEN - Rochester office
SASS and A Safe Place have officially merged the two organizations (into HAVEN) to better serve our communities throughout Southeastern New Hampshire and those women, men and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, serving Rockingham and Strafford Counties. Our services include: 24-hour confidential crisis hotline; 24-hour accompaniment services to hospital emergency rooms, police stations, Child Advocacy Centers and courts; Referrals and information on safety planning, emergency, temporary and permanent restraining orders; Therapist referrals; Safe shelter for women and their children; Support groups for survivors and those impacted by domestic and sexual violence; K-12 violence prevention education programs, Safe Kids Strong Teens; Community presentations.
Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
The mission of the Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program is to eliminate sexual and intimate partner violence. SHARPP’s mission is accomplished in two parts: by providing free and confidential advocacy and direct services to all survivors and their allies; and by offering culturally competent awareness and prevention programs to the University of New Hampshire community. SHARPP’s direct services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency medical accompaniment, criminal justice advocacy and information, University judicial support, academic intervention, Title IX support and referrals. SHARPP also provides crisis services and support for those who are close to the survivor, including roommates, parents, friends, family members, and faculty and staff.
Sullivan
Turning Points Network - Claremont office
Turning Points Network is a private, non-profit agency offering crisis and support services to female and male survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. All direct services are free and confidential. TPN works with survivors, their friends and loved ones, service providers and concerned community members. Our services: 24 hour crisis and support line; emergency shelter and safe home network; peer support counseling; support groups; advocacy with court, legal, medical, and social service agencies; information and referrals; educational workshops; speakers for community groups, businesses, and schools; volunteer advocate training program; and Changes thrift store.
Turning Points Network - Newport office
Turning Points Network is a private, non-profit agency offering crisis and support services to female and male survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. All direct services are free and confidential. TPN works with survivors, their friends and loved ones, service providers and concerned community members. Our services: 24 hour crisis and support line; emergency shelter and safe home network; peer support counseling; support groups; advocacy with court, legal, medical, and social service agencies; information and referrals; educational workshops; speakers for community groups, businesses, and schools; volunteer advocate training program; and Changes thrift store.