Resources

Below are local and national resources for those experiencing domestic and sexual violence in Belknap County, New Hampshire.

If you are looking for more details on specific resources you can call New Beginnings and an advocate will be happy to assist you or you can call 211 and they can further direct you to specific resources. 

New Hampshire Crisis Centers

New Beginnings - Without Violence and Abuse is one of twelve crisis centers across New Hampshire. We serve all of Belknap County.

Response Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Center

  • Serves Coos County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 1-866-662-4220

Wise

  • Serves the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 866-348-9473

SHARPP Center for Interpersonal Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy

  • Serves students, staff, and faculty at the University of New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: (603) 862-7233

Bridges

  • Serves Southern New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: (603) 883-3044

Starting Point

  • Serves Carroll County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: (800) 336-3795

Turning Points Network

  • Serves Sullivan County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 1-800-639-3130

Haven

  • Serves Rockingham County and Strafford County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 1-603-994-SAFE (7233)

Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention

  • Serves Cheshire County and western Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 1-888-511-MCVP (6287)

Reach

  • Serves Greater Manchester, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: (603) 668-2299

Voices Against Violence

  • Serves Southern Grafton County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 1-877-221-6176

Thrive Survivor Support Center

  • Serves Merrimack County, New Hampshire

  • 24-Hour Support Line: 866-841-6229

VINELink Offender Lookup

VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.

211

211 NH is the connection for New Hampshire residents to the most up-to-date resources they need from specially trained Information and Referral Specialists. 211 NH is available 24 hours, 365 days a year. Dial 211 to be connected, at no cost, with trained Information and Referral Specialists who can provide health and human service information to receive support, give help, or discover options.

Salvation Army Food Pantry

  • 117 Union Ave. Laconia, NH

  • Phone: (603) 524-1834

  • The Salvation Army opens a food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM-12 PM.

New Hampshire Food Pantry Directory
Laconia Food Pantry Schedule

Shelters and Housing

Salvation Army Carey House

  • 6 Spring St. Laconia, NH

  • Phone: (603) 528-8086

  • The Carey House serves 6 women, 14 men and 3 families who are experiencing homeless.

Lakes Region Community Developers

  • 193 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246

  • Phone: (603) 524-0747

  • Lakes Region Community Developers creates opportunities for the people of the Lakes Region to thrive by developing healthy homes, creating vibrant community assets, and empowering residents.

Belknap House

  • 200 Court St. Laconia, NH

  • Phone: (603) 527-8097

  • Belknap House is the only family-centered shelter in Belknap County, providing safe shelter to children alongside educational programming and customized case management for parents.

  • Referrals through local city/town welfare offices.

Law Enforcement

If you are in an emergency, call 911.

Alton Police Department

  • 15 Depot Street, Alton, NH

  • Phone: (603) 875-0757

Belknap County Sheriff’s Department

  • 42 County Drive, Laconia, NH

  • Phone: (603) 527-5454

Barnstead Police Department

  • 119 South Barnstead Road, Center Barnstead, NH

  • Phone: (603) 269-8100

Belmont Police Department

  • 16 Fuller Street, Belmont, NH

  • Phone: (603) 267-8350

Center Harbor Police Department

  • 36 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH

  • Phone: (603) 253-9756

Gilford Police Department

  • 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH

  • Phone: (603) 528-3800

Gilmanton Police Department

  • 297 NH RT 140, Gilmanton, NH

  • Phone: (603) 267-7401

Laconia Police Department

  • 126 New Salem Street, Laconia, NH

  • Phone: (603) 524-5257

Meredith Police Department

  • 400 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH

  • Phone: (603) 279-4561

New Hampton Police Department

  • 24 Intervale Drive, New Hampton, NH

  • Phone: (603) 744-5423

Sanbornton Police Department

  • 565 Sanborn Road, Sanbornton, NH

  • Phone: (603) 286-4323

Tilton Police Department

  • 179 East Main Street, Tilton, NH

  • Phone: (603) 286-4442

Courts

Belknap County Superior Court

  • 64 Court St. Laconia, NH

  • Phone: 1-855-212-1234

Laconia District Court 

  • 26 Academy St. Laconia, NH 

  • Phone: 1-855-212-1234

Franklin District Court

  • 7 Hancock Terrace Franklin, NH

  • Phone: 1-855-212-1234

Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC)

  • 15 Green St. Concord, NH 

  • Phone: 800-639-5290

Lawline

  • Lawline is held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 PM–8 PM

  • Phone: 800-868-1212

Scope

  • Scope is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 PM-4 PM

  • Located at Belknap County Superior Court, arrive at 12:30 PM at the earliest to sign in, people are served on a first come, first serve basis

Hospitals and Healthcare

Concord Hospital - Laconia

  • 80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 

  • Phone: (603) 524-3211

Concord Hospital - Franklin

  • 15 Aiken Avenue Franklin, NH

  • Phone: (603) 934-2060

Health First Family Care

  • Two Locations: Franklin and Laconia

  • Franklin Phone: (603) 934-1464

  • Laconia Phone: (603) 366-1070

Laconia Clinic

  • 725 Main Street Laconia, NH 

  • Phone: (603) 524-5151

National Resources

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

    24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

    800-656-HOPE

    RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.

  • love is respect.

    1-866-331-9474

    A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.