Reentry and transitional housing in New Hampshire
Official NH DOC housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
NH DOC's Division of Field Services supervises probation and parole from 11 district offices aligned with the Superior Courts, plus part-time sub-offices in Lebanon, North Conway, Portsmouth and Salem (by appointment).
Source: NH DOC Field Services District Offices (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
NH DOC Field Services central office
(603) 271-5652 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official New Hampshire, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in New Hampshire. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
603-271-9700 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services runs New Hampshire's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
603-271-8601
Clothing and emergency help
Department of Health and Human Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for New Hampshire. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a New Hampshire ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
New Hampshire birth certificate
CDC's directory lists New Hampshire's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or New Hampshire's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in New Hampshire
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Probation and parole offices
The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.
NH DOC Field Services — Berlin Area (Coös County)
138 East Milan Rd, Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-0429
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NH DOC Field Services — Concord Area (Merrimack County)
314 North State St., Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2268
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NH DOC Field Services — Dover Area (Strafford County)
259 County Farm Rd., Unit 104, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-6621
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NH DOC Field Services — Exeter Area (Rockingham County)
8A Continental Dr., Exeter, NH 03835
(603) 772-4730
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NH DOC Field Services — Keene Area (Cheshire County)
28 Mechanic St., Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-4139
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NH DOC Field Services — Laconia Area (Belknap County)
64 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 528-9399
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NH DOC Field Services — Manchester Area (Hillsborough County-North)
60 Rogers St., Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 656-6699
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NH DOC Field Services — Nashua Area (Hillsborough County-South)
3 Pine Street Ext., Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 886-3444
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NH DOC Field Services — Newport Area (Sullivan County)
17 North Main St., Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-2470
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NH DOC Field Services — North Haverhill Area (Grafton County)
3785 Dartmouth College Hwy, North Haverhill, NH 03774
(603) 787-6900
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NH DOC Field Services — Wolfeboro Area (Carroll County)
10 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03896
(603) 539-4137
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Is there an official list of homes?
NH DOC doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes. Ask your case manager before release, or your district office after, about housing options.
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in New Hampshire?
NH DOC doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes. Ask your case manager before release, or your district office after, about housing options.
Who has to approve housing after release in New Hampshire?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
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First 72 hours after release in New Hampshire · New Hampshire prisons
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