SNHS receives funding to provide a range of services aimed at preventing homelessness or assisting those who find themselves homeless to find shelter. Services include short term-assistance to prevent eviction for those at risk of losing their housing or to secure housing for those suddenlyhomeless, and information and referral services for individuals or families in need of emergency shelter.
In providing assistance, SNHS collaborates with other organizations participating in HUD’s Coordinated Entry process, which strives to ensure that assistance is provided as effectively as possible, and that it is accessible no matter how or where persons begin seeking help.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AGES: All ages
INCOME GUIDELINES: Varies by program
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties
PROGRAM COST: No Cost
Contact the Homelessness Prevention Program for more information
PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Hillsborough County Information - (603) 668-8010
Rockingham County Information - (603) 431-2911
The Portsmouth Adult Education Program provides quality adult education services. Classroom-based instruction is available for adults in need of improving basic academic skills in the areas of reading, writing and math, as well as high school equivalency preparation (Academic Skills/HiSET Prep classes). Classroom instruction in English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) for speakers of other languages (ESOL classes) is provided. Basic computer skills, employment and training resources, as well as career and college planning services are available to those enrolled in classes.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AGES: Adults 18 years and older
INCOME GUIDELINES: None
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: None
PROGRAM COST: No Cost
Contact the Portsmouth Adult Education Program at (603) 422-8233 for more information
The last several years have seen significant weather “events” which caused a great deal of property destruction, and had a significant long-lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of families statewide. The Mother’s Day flood of 2006, the April Nor’easter flood of 2007, tornadoes, and the ice storm of December 2009, all required immediate assistance in the immediate aftermath, and case management from the Long Term Disaster Recovery Team. This team helps to strengthen area-wide recovery coordination in Hillsborough County by sharing information, simplifying resident access to services and fiscal resources and helping to resolve cases of those affected by these disasters. SNHS is proud to be a part of the statewide network of Community Action Agencies assisting families in their struggle to recover from natural disasters.
For more than 23 years SNHS has provided a handicapped-accessible van for use in the western area of Hillsborough County to provide transportation for the area’s for low-income, elderly, and handicapped individuals.
Arranging for simple trips to the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor’s office is a major issue for members of this population in the rural western part of Hillsborough County. The van is stationed at our Greenville Falls elderly housing complex.
The program, staffed primarily by volunteer drivers, enables elderly and disabled individuals to keep important appointments, perform routine tasks just as shopping, and stay connected with their community.
- Program requires advanced sign-ups for rides
- Riders are provided on a space available basis.
- Services are provided Monday-Friday; hours vary based on availability of volunteer drivers
- Those requesting transportation must come to the Roland A. Philbrick Elderly Housing at Greenville, 56 Main St., Greenville, or call the office to make special arrangements.
- Services are provided to those meeting senior housing age, except in cases of disabled adults.
- Van services the Greenville, NH area
Contact the Rural Transportation Program at (603) 878-3364 for more information.
Title VI Notice to Public
Southern New Hampshire Services upholds and assures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and all related statutes. SNHS operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI may file a complaint with SNHS.
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Please call the Office of Civil Rights or submit your complaint in writing to the SNHS using the contact information below.
For more information regarding civil rights complaints, please contact:
EO Officer
Southern New Hampshire Services
PO Box 5040
Manchester, NH 03108
(603) 668-8010
To access the Title VI Complaint Form click here
To access the ADA Complaint Process click here
The Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) allows individuals to live independently, especially those at-risk disabled and seniors in the community.
Family members love the security of knowing that the needed help in a medical emergency is only the push of a button away. The monitoring service, with trained staff, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist in time of medical needs.
- Equipment is available at a reduced rate for those within Federal poverty guidelines
- Offers peace of mind for those living with medical/physical needs
- No contracts/no hidden costs
- All products are FDA approved
The program is offered to residents of Hillsborough County, plus those living in Hooksett and Londonderry.
Monthly costs range from $25 to $38, depending upon the equipment.
Contact the Personal Emergency Response Program at (603) 518-5525 for more information.
