# Senior Helpline Help - New Hampshire ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services - Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-949-0470 - **Website:** [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/aging](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/aging) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and adult protective services. - **New Hampshire Alliance for Healthy Aging** - **Phone:** [Insert statewide contact number] - **Website:** [https://nhaha.info](https://nhaha.info/) - **Description:** Advocacy and collaboration to ensure older adults thrive through community support and access to resources. - **Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Website:** [https://www.servicelink.nh.gov](https://www.servicelink.nh.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-866-634-9412 - **Description:** Local access to programs for seniors, including home care, transportation, and legal services. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Manchester - **Manchester Senior Services - Health and Wellness Program** - **Phone:** (603) 624-6533 - **Website:** [https://www.manchesternh.gov](https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Health) - **Address:** 1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 - **Specialized Services:** Transportation, health screenings, social programs, and meal services. ### Concord - **Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) - Senior Care Services** - **Phone:** (603) 224-4093 - **Website:** [https://www.crvna.org](https://www.crvna.org/) - **Address:** 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 - **Specialized Services:** Home healthcare, respite care, and wellness programs for seniors. ### Portsmouth - **Portsmouth Senior Activity Center** - **Phone:** (603) 610-4433 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/senior](https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/senior) - **Address:** 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 - **Specialized Services:** Social activities, educational workshops, and wellness programs. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Senior Planet** - **Website:** [https://seniorplanet.org](https://seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Provides technology training, fitness classes, and online engagement for older adults. - **Friendly Voices (AARP)** - **Phone:** 1-888-281-0145 - **Description:** A free service for older adults to receive regular social check-ins by phone. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections** - **Website:** [https://www.nhla.org](https://www.nhla.org/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.servicelink.nh.gov](https://www.servicelink.nh.gov/) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like caregiving and aging. - **Virtual Communities** - **Website:** [https://getsetup.io/](https://getsetup.io/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences tailored for seniors. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services._