Disability services in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
604 listings serve Merrimack County: 39 Confirmed Profiles and 565 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.
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Listings that serve the county in each area. 60 more serve people with any disability.
How to get services in Merrimack County
Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Merrimack County is shown.
Start here NH Medicaid · New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (844) 275-3447 · Visit your local DHHS District Office.
New Hampshire is a 209(b) state, so getting SSI does not give you Medicaid automatically; you must apply with NH DHHS.
Adults who are blind or have a disability can apply under the state's aged, blind and disabled rules; New Hampshire uses its own disability rules for adults.
For children: Home Care for Children with Severe Disabilities (HC-CSD, also called Katie Beckett): Medicaid for children under 19 with severe disabilities cared for at home; only the child's income and resources count.
If you work: MEAD (Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities): for working adults ages 18 to 64 with disabilities, with higher income and resource limits. A monthly premium starts when net income is over 150% of the federal poverty level.
Steps
- Apply online through NH EASY or call 1-844-275-3447 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Say if you have a disability or need long-term care
- Send the proof DHHS asks for
- Watch for your decision letter
- For a child with a severe disability, ask about HC-CSD (Katie Beckett)
Have these ready
- Photo ID or other proof of identity
- Social Security numbers for everyone applying
- Proof of income such as pay stubs or benefit letters
- Bank statements and information about other assets
- Medical or disability records
- Health insurance or Medicare cards
Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Waiting list varies
People of all ages with autism, intellectual disability or a developmental disability that began before age 22 and who meet ICF/IID level of care.
Start with: New Hampshire Area Agency for your town · Website (opens in a new tab)
Services start when funding is available; ask your Area Agency about current wait times.
Steps
- Find the Area Agency that serves your town and call its intake line
- Ask to apply for developmental services eligibility
- Send the records the agency asks for
- Apply for NH Medicaid at NH EASY or 1-844-275-3447 if you do not have it
- Once eligible, work with your service coordinator to request waiver services
Your local office for Merrimack County
Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Merrimack County
In Home Supports (IHS) for Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver Waiting list varies
Children and youth birth through 21 with autism, intellectual disability or a developmental disability who live with family and meet ICF/IID level of care.
Start with: New Hampshire Area Agency for your town · Website (opens in a new tab)
Services start when funding is available; ask your Area Agency.
Steps
- Find the Area Agency that serves your town and call its intake line
- Ask to apply for developmental services eligibility
- Send the records the agency asks for
- Apply for NH Medicaid at NH EASY or 1-844-275-3447 if you do not have it
- Once eligible, work with your service coordinator to request waiver services
- Ask about HC-CSD (Katie Beckett) Medicaid if family income is too high
Your local office for Merrimack County
Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Merrimack County
Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs
Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Waiver No waiting list
Adults 22 and older with an acquired brain disorder who need nursing facility level of care.
Start with: New Hampshire Area Agency for your town · Website (opens in a new tab)
New Hampshire reported no HCBS waiting lists in KFF 2026 state data. Services still depend on area agency funding.
Steps
- Find the Area Agency that serves your town and call its intake line
- Ask to apply for brain injury services eligibility
- Send the records the agency asks for
- Apply for NH Medicaid at NH EASY or 1-844-275-3447 if you do not have it
- Once eligible, work with your service coordinator to request waiver services
Your local office for Merrimack County
Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Merrimack County
Older adults and people with physical disabilities
Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver No waiting list
Adults 65 and older, and adults 18 to 64 with physical or other disabilities, who meet nursing facility level of care.
Start with: ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center · (866) 634-9412
New Hampshire reported no HCBS waiting lists in KFF 2026 state data.
Steps
- Contact your local ServiceLink office to ask about Choices for Independence
- Apply for NH Medicaid at NH EASY or 1-844-275-3447
- Complete the clinical assessment for nursing facility level of care
- Choose a case management agency
- Build your care plan with your case manager
Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find the one for Merrimack County.
Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Merrimack County
Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.
Confirmed Profiles based in Merrimack County
Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.
- ABLE NH (Advocates Building Lasting Equality in New Hampshire)Concord · Advocacy / Policy, Family Support / System Navigation
- Achieving Stars TherapyConcord · (833) 666-3115 · Behavior Support (ABA), Early Childhood Intervention / Evaluations / Screenings
- Ambition for ChangeHooksett · (603) 854-5908 · Housing / Residential, Day Programs
- Brain Injury Association of New HampshireConcord · (603) 225-8400 · Family Support / System Navigation, Advocacy / Policy, Job Training / Employment
- Capital Kids TherapiesConcord · (603) 228-9160 · Therapeutic Services / Service Animals
- Childrens Medical Mission of HaitiNew London · (860) 877-9197 · Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education, Healthcare
- Community Bridges INCConcord · (603) 225-4153 · Behavior Support (ABA), Case Management, Day Programs
- Disabilities Rights Center - New Hampshire INCConcord · (603) 228-0432 · Advocacy / Policy, Legal Services, Assistive Technology / Equipment
- Disability Rights Center - New HampshireConcord · Advocacy / Policy, Family Support / System Navigation, Legal Services
- Dynamic Residential CareConcord · (405) 779-9222 · Housing / Residential
- Family Centered Early Supports and Services (Part C)Concord · Early Childhood Intervention / Evaluations / Screenings, Family Support / System Navigation, Therapeutic Services / Service Animals
- Fellowship House INCConcord · (603) 225-1767 · Housing / Residential, Mental Health
- Future In SightConcord · (603) 224-4039 · Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education, Family Support / System Navigation, Independent Living
- Granite State Independent LivingConcord · (603) 228-9680 · Advocacy / Policy, Assistive Technology / Equipment, Benefits / Financial Counseling
- Manchester Vet CenterHooksett · (603) 668-7060 · Vet Center / Readjustment Counseling, Mental Health, Caregiver and Family Support
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- NAMI New HampshireConcord · (603) 225-5359 · Mental Health, Family Support / System Navigation, Advocacy / Policy
- New Hampshire Area Agency networkConcord · Case Management, Housing / Residential, Family Support / System Navigation
- New Hampshire Bureau of Developmental ServicesConcord · Case Management, Housing / Residential, Family Support / System Navigation
- New Hampshire Coalition for Handicapped Citizens INCConcord · (603) 224-7005
- New Hampshire Council on Developmental DisabilitiesConcord · (603) 271-3236 · Advocacy / Policy, Family Support / System Navigation
- New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans ServicesConcord · (603) 225-1200 · Benefits and Claims Help, General Veteran Support, Social Halls / Centers
- New Hampshire Family VoicesConcord · (603) 271-4525 · Family Support / System Navigation
- New Hampshire State Veterans CemeteryBoscawen · (603) 796-2026 · Burial / Memorials / Honors
- New Hampshire Vocational RehabilitationConcord · Job Training / Employment, Transition Student Supports, Assistive Technology / Equipment
- Next Step LivingConcord · (603) 496-2094 · Housing / Residential, Independent Living
- NH Division of Veterans Services visitation site, Concord, Readiness Center (Armory)Concord · (603) 624-9230 · Benefits and Claims Help
- NH Division of Veterans Services visitation site, Franklin, Easterseals Veterans CampusFranklin · (603) 624-9230 · Benefits and Claims Help
- NH Division of Veterans Services visitation site, Hooksett, Vet CenterHooksett · (603) 624-9230 · Benefits and Claims Help
- Office of Public GuardianConcord · (603) 224-8041 · Legal Services, Case Management, Advocacy / Policy
- Om SewaHooksett · (347) 400-5082 · Independent Living, Healthcare
- Pine Haven Boys CenterAllenstown · (603) 485-7141 · Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education, Housing / Residential, Mental Health
- Ready Set Connect Autism CentersConcord · (603) 224-7630 · Behavior Support (ABA), Early Childhood Intervention / Evaluations / Screenings, Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education
- Riverbend Community Mental Health INCConcord · (603) 226-7505 · Case Management, Crisis / Emergency Services, Healthcare
- Spaulding Academy & Family ServicesNorthfield · (603) 286-8901 · Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education, Family Support / System Navigation, Housing / Residential
- Special Olympics New Hampshire INCConcord · (603) 624-1250 · Recreation / Sports / Camps
- Step By Step Worldwide Ministries CorporationEpsom · (603) 340-3166 · Housing / Residential, Healthcare, Education / Schools / Early Childhood Education
How New Hampshire pays for services
See how New Hampshire ranks on disability funding, its waiver programs and rates, and its vocational rehabilitation agency in the Funding Atlas for New Hampshire.