NH Community Behavioral Health Association

06/25/2024

News and happenings around Mental Health in NH!

As summer unfolds, we recognize the profound impact of the season on mental health and well-being. With longer days and warmer weather, many find solace in outdoor activities and community gatherings, which can be uplifting after challenging times. At the NH Community Behavioral Health Association,....

06/06/2024

06/06/2024

06/03/2024

News & Updates from the NH Community Behavioral Health Association!

The start of summer heralds a time of warmth, growth, and endless possibilities. As Henry James once said, "Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language."

05/29/2024

Bode Miller film focuses on mental health via The Keene Sentinel
Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.

CONCORD — Living in a ski town is wonderful, except when it’s not. And as a film and discussion on Tuesday will highlight, it can be not so wonderful for

05/21/2024

With support from her family and Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. Amanda has carved out a life beyond her wildest dreams. The is always there, and even on her toughest days, she knows her support network is always there for her, anytime.

05/20/2024

MANCHESTER, N.H. —
Since 1949, May has been celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. On Saturday, the The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester hosted an event to offer their support.

Employees, their families, and police and fire departments wore green shirts and organized themselves in the shape of a mental health ribbon to signify their support for local mental health services. WMUR-TV

Since 1949, May has been celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. On Saturday, the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester hosted an event to offer their support.

05/14/2024

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. "With our tourism-dependent economy, the state welcomes visitors and new residents, but there are many people living and working in these resort towns who suffer from stress, economic struggles and isolation. The adrenaline-fueled culture of winter sports also connects to substance abuse. These are all contributors to the need for more mental health services that are already scarce in rural areas."

Jim Doremus is chair of the board at Riverbend Community Mental Health. He lives in Henniker. Mental health is a serious concern in every corner of the Granite State, but a relatively hidden problem is the high incidence of depression, anxiety and...

05/13/2024

Priscilla is now helping people who are going through the same things she did 💚 Greater Nashua Mental Health

05/09/2024

Jess has been through so much in her life and with the help of her local community mental health center she is living a life beyond her dreams. Her "people" surround her while she lives independently and thrives, she's never alone, always with support. HOPE to Jess means Hold On Pain Ends. 💚 Monadnock Family Services

05/08/2024

From American Camp Association New England,

In honor of May's , ACA New England sat down with Tom Perlet (LICSW), Assistant Director of the Children's Program with Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. based in Concord, NH.

Tom talks about looks like to equip camp staff with mental/behavioral health tools and self-care techniques helpful for promoting resilience needed to thrive through a summer season.

Tom and Kyle also reflect on how these tools help camps with their personal lives beyond camp and what to expect if your camp would like to seek professional, clinical support for your programs.

Continuing our mini-series on 'clinicians at camp' in honor of May's , we sat down with Tom Perlet (LICSW), Assistant Director of the Children's Program with Riverbend Community Mental Health, based in Concord, NH. Tom talks about looks like to equip camp staff with mental...

05/07/2024

Christina's life completely turned around when she reached out for help at Center for Life Management. She speaks here about the dark place she was in and through support and her life has flourished and her future looks bright 🌟