There are many reasons why people can become homeless. Contributing factors may include substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, extreme poverty or a combination of those causative factors. SNHS’ Supportive Housing Program provides previously homeless individuals with a stable living environment, needed supportive services, and assistance in becoming increasingly productive members of the community.
Mary’s House
Mary’s House is a non-treatment facility designed to provide subsidized single-room occupancy apartments for homeless women without children who are in need of a safe and supportive living environment. It consists of 40 rehabilitated Section 8 rent-assisted apartments. Rents are subsidized by HUD and administered by the Nashua Housing Authority (NHA). Women interested in living at Mary’s House must qualify through an application process.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AGES: 18 and over/females only
INCOME GUIDELINES: Same as HUD income guidelines
PROGRAM COST: Rent charged is up to 30% of resident’s monthly income
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be homeless
Contact Mary’s House for more information
Address: 123 W Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 886-3562
SNHS continues to maintain its place as one of the state’s leading providers of housing to low-income eligible senior citizens. Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 202 Supportive Housing Program has enabled us to build and manage 29 elderly housing projects reflecting 894 affordable apartments. The low income residents of these apartments pay 30% of their income for rent with the balance subsidized under HUD’s Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Heat and utilities are included in the rent. Our supportive elderly housing projects include:
North:
- Campton Mills – 349 Owl St. in Campton, NH (603) 726-7093 (16 units)
- Chaplain Adrien Chasse Village – 11 Adrien Circle in Rochester, NH. (603) 335-6062 (42 units)
- Common Man Commons – 48 West St. in Ashland, NH. (603) 968-3063 (28 units)
- Councilor Ray Burton Commons – 10 Washington Dr. in North Woodstock, NH. (603) 745-4989 (16 units)
- Echo Valley Village – 20 Back Lake Rd. in Pittsburg, NH. (603) 538-1122 (24 units)
- Ice Pond Village – 13 Ice Pond Rd. in Lancaster, NH. (603) 788-2285 (20 units)
- Jedediah Brown House – 55 Prescott Rd. in Raymond, NH. (603) 895-0389 (4 units)
- Laurel Terrace – 21 McKinley St. in Rochester, NH. (603) 335-2733 (55 units)
- Ledgewood Commons – 4 Ledgewood Lane in Raymond, NH. (603) 895-0389 (24 units)
- Lucille M. Simpson Meadows – 1 Simpson Way in North Berwick, ME. (207) 676-3257 (30 units)
- Mayor Roland Roberge Manor – 14 Adrien Circle in Rochester, NH. (603) 330-3217 (44 units)
- Pemi Commons – 230 Fairgrounds Rd., Plymouth, NH. (603) 536-4684 (16 units)
- Riverview Village – 780 Lake St. in Bristol, NH. (603) 744-3627 (19 units)
- Sherburne Woods – 1 Upham Dr. in Deerfield, NH. (603) 463-5893 (20 units)
- The Meadow at Northwood – 243 Bow St. in Northwood, NH. (603) 942-8245 (31 units)
- Whispering Pines I – 70 Pleasant St., Route 27, in Epping, NH. (603) 679-2495 (20 units)
- Whispering Pines II – 70 Pleasant St., Route 27, in Epping, NH. (603) 679-2495 (20 units)
- South:
- Davidson Landing I – 143 Ledge St. in Nashua, NH. (603) 598-9846 (36 units)
- Davidson Landing II – 145 Ledge St. in Nashua, NH. (603) 598-9846 (46 units)
- Derryfield Village – 628 Hanover St. in Manchester, NH. (603) 621-7196 (28 units)
- Greenfield Commons – 826 Forest Rd. in Greenfield, NH. (603) 547-2361 (24 units)
- Hallsville Court I – 870 Hayward St. in Manchester, NH. (603) 622-9693 (34 units)
- Hallsville Court II - 850 Hayward St. in Manchester, NH. (603) 624-8321 (36 units)
- J. B. Milette Manor – 72 Vine St. in Nashua, NH. (603) 535-1300 (22 units)
- Ronald A. Philbrick Elderly Housing at Greenville – 54 & 56 Main St. in Greenville, NH. (603) 878-3364 (70 units)
- Salmon Brook – 21 Lovell St., Nashua (603) 577-1306 (31 units)
- Streeter Shores – 76 Temple St. in Nashua, NH. (603) 881-5214 (43 units)
- Sundance Village – 1915 Front St. in Manchester, NH. (603) 634-0033 (41 units)
- Wagner Court – 101 Burke St. in Nashua, NH. (603) 595-0316 (70 units)
Volunteers for United Way’s Day of Caring help with minor maintenance repair projects at Sundance Village in Manchester
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.
