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Developed and printed by the joint Success by Six Committee of the Keene Rotary Club and Elm City Rotary Club. The web version is made available with assistance from the Network for Children and Families.

Introduction
     The fourth edition of the Family Resource Guide has been developed by the joint Success by Six Committee of the Keene and Elm City Rotary Clubs. The development of this guide is a part of our mission to have all of the children in the Monadnock region start school ready to learn. Rotary, working with others, is committed to improving the quality of life of all young children and their families by building and sustaining a climate of support.
     This directory is a guide to the help available for young children, their parents and families. For easy reference, the directory is organized by the type of service provided. There are also sections containing toll free emergency numbers, crisis services and human services offices in the region.
     Programs and information about them change often. Contact the programs directly for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions about the directory or suggestions about information you would like to see in future directories, please contact the Rotary Success by Six Committee at 354 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH 03431.

Revised March 2008

Help in a Hurry
AIDS AIDS Hot Line 357-6855 www.asmronline.org Alcohol and Drug Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-593-3330 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Provides time and place of meetings in area or residence. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line and Treatment 1-800-234-0420 Cocaine abuse 24-hour hotline & treatment. Phoenix House Keene Center: 358-4041; Dublin Center: 563-8501 Alcohol crisis intervention. Monadnock Region Substance Abuse Services 357-3007 or 357-4400 Alcohol and drug crisis and counseling services 24 hours a day. Child Abuse and Neglect New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families 1-800-894-5533 www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/DCYF NH Hot Line 1-800-852-3388 After hours, call local police. Disaster Relief American Red Cross - New Hampshire West Chapter 1-800-244-2214 Help after fire, flood or other disaster. Medical Care in an Emergency 911 or Emergency Care Center Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene 354-6600 www.cheshire-med.com Mental Health Monadnock Family Services Keene: 357-4400 www.mfs.org Immediate help with mental health crisis problems. Poison New Hampshire Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 Rape and Physical Abuse Monadnock Center for Violence Protection 352-3782 or 1-866699-8050 www.mvcprevention.org 24-Hour help for victims of rape and domestic violence, temporary shelter, and help with police and courts. Runaways National Runaway Hot Line 1-800-Run-Away Shelter and Clothing Salvation Army 352-0607 - Keene Salvation Army (for shelter) 352-2207 - Thrift Store in Keene can be used by all in cases of emergency. www.salvationarmyusae.org Suicide Prevention Samaritans 357-5505 or 924-7000 Not Sure? Call the Monadnock United Way HELP-LINE 1-800-368-HELP(4357) or Statewide: 1-866-444-4211 [Return to the Top]
Staying Healthy
Cheshire Smiles 354-5494 www.cheshire-med.com Offers dental screenings and education to all children in targetd grades (Preschool to Grade 3) and offers preventative care and referrals to dental offices for those without routine dental care. Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene 580-590 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 354-5400 www.cheshire-med.com Regional medical center and multi-specialty group practices in Keene, Walpole and Winchester. Select specialty services in Jaffrey and Brattleboro, VT. Comprehensive services in Family Medicine, Pediatrics & Geriatrics, Women's Health Services, Family-Centered Birthing, Midwifery, Childbirth Classes, Moms Club for new moms, Water Birthing, and Lacation Specialists. Also includes Kingsbury Cancer Center, Farnum Rehabilitiation Center, the Center for Sports Medicine, and Adult and Behavioral Services. Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) 312 Marlboro Street, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 352-2253 or 1-800-541-4145 www.hcsservices.org Provides comprehensive home health care and helping services including prenatal care, and maternal and child health services. The Well Child program provides parent education and guidance as well as physical exams, immunizations when needed, and other services to income eligible families. Monadnock Community Hospital 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458 924-7191 www.monadnockhospital.org A modern 62-bed facility equipped to handle primary and emergency care needs of the residents of the Monadnock Region. Monadnock Family Services Keene District Office: 64 Main Street, Suite 301, Keene, NH 03431 357-4400 www.mfs.org Provides a range of mental health and support services to individuals and families. Community Support Program 17 93rd Street, Keene, NH 03431 357-5270 Winchester District Office 20 Warwick Road, WInchester, NH 03470 239-4376 Walpole District Office Main Street (PO Box 187), Walpole, NH 03608 756-4735 Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 8 Middle Street, Keene, NH 03431 352-6898 www.ppnne.org Provides routine gynecological care, pregnancy testing and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. [Return to the Top]
Help with Housing
Cheshire Homes, Inc. 245 Pearl Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-5459 A family housing project of 75 apartments, providing subsidies to those in need, using income guidelines to determine eligibility. Cheshire Housing Trust 39 Central Square, Suite 202, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-7603; www.cheshirehousingtrust.org Provides renters with opportunities to participate in the management and maintenance of their homes, and offers cooperative and single family home ownership to people with low and moderate income. Keene Housing Authority Stone Arch Village, 831 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-6161 www.kha.org./who.html Provides safe and sanitary housing to elderly and disabled persons, as well as families of low and moderate income within the greater Keene area. Monadnock Area Housing Coalition (a program of Southwestern Community Services) 69Z Island Street, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-7512 or NH HELPLINE (1-800-852-3388) Phone: Shelter; 357-1654 Provides both emergency shelter and transitional shelter for up to 10 individuals and 4 families daily. The shelters are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. St. Vincent Depaul Society (a program of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church) 173 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: Shelter; 357-1647 (Mon., Weds., Fri. 7pm-8pm) Provides a food pantry. Southwestern Community Services 69Z Island Street, PO Box 603 Keene, NH 03431 352-7512 (Ext. 4285, 4141, 4284, or 4283) www.scshelps.org SCS owns and manages over 200 Senior and Workforce houses and apartments throughout the region. Income limits apply. Applications may be picked up at the Island Street office or can be mailed. [Return to the Top]
Help Getting Clothing, Furniture & Household Items
Project Share Thrift Shop Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-8464 Provides clothing, small furniture, linens, household and miscellaneous items to those in need for a small fee. Salvation Army 15 Roxbury Plaza, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-0607; www.salvationarmyusa.org Thrift Store: 132 Monadnock Highway Swanzey, NH 03446 Phone: 357-2207 Mon.-Sat. 9-5 Provides help with food (food pantry and food voucher system), clothing (thrift shop), and other material and financial assistance. Also counseling, information and referral services, social, educational, recreational and religious programs for adults and children. Saint James Church 44 West Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-1019 www.stjameskeene.org Thrift store hours: Mon.-Fri., 10-4; Sat. 10-2. Helps individuals find the household and clothing items they need. Troy Helping Hands Center 1 Depot Street, PO Box 240, Troy, NH 03465 Phone: 242-3007 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-2; Fri-10:30-2; Sat. 9:30-1:00 Provides food from its pantry for Troy, Fitzwilliam and Marlborough residents. Provides clothing based on family size. [Return to the Top]
Staying Warm
Southwestern Community Services 69 Z Island Street, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-7512 Ext. 4124 or 4282 or 1-800-529-0005 www.scshelps.org Provides help with fuel and electrical assistance. Weatherization program available for low income families. [Return to the Top]
Help With Food
Community Kitchen 37 Mechanic St., Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-3200; www.thecommunitykitchen.org Provides free meals in a comfortable setting to all people in the Monadnock Region Mon. – Wed., Fri. 5-6:30 and Sundays 11-12:30. Take home boxes of food are available on Wednesdays from 12:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:30-4:00 p.m. Provides information on food pantries in outlying communities. Free clothing available. Food Stamps (a program of NH Dept. Of Health & Human Services) Keene District Office: 809 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-3510 or 1-800-624-9700 www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/FOODSTAMPS/default.htm Assists families in applying for food stamps if they are eligible. St. Vincent Depaul Society See above. Salvation Army See above. Troy Helping Hands See above. WIC Program (a program of Southwestern Community Services) 69 Z Island Street, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-7512, Extension 4234 www.scshelps.org A supplementary food program offering nutritious foods, nutrition education, breast feeding support and health care referral to women with young children who qualify for the program. [Return to the Top]
Help With Child Care
Easter Seals Child Care Resources and Referral 12 Kingsbury Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 355-4341; www.nhccrr.org Provides lists of licensed and license exempt childcare providers by town along with detailed information on choosing child care. Information on child care subsidies and eligibility criteria is also available. Note: Families are encouraged to call Easter Seals Child Care Resources and Referral for a complete list of child care options in their community. The following list includes licensed centers only. Child First (program of Southwestern Community Services) PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-7512 Extension 4163 or 1-800-529-0005 Provides information on income eligibility for child care scholarship assistance, information and training for parents and providers on high quality early care and education, support for potential child care providers and information for employers on family-friendly policies. Footsteps Daycare & Learning Center 130 Martell Court, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-1475 Offers a program for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Great Beginnings 39 Old Homestead Highway, PO Box 10652, Swanzey, 03446 Phone: 355-8381 Offers care for children from 6 weeks through 6 years and a full year preschool program. Harrisville Children's Center 66 Main Street, PO Box 128, Harrisville, NH 03450 Phone: 827-3905; www.harrisvillechildrenscenter.org Provides full and part time child care and preschool to children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Head Start (a program of Southwestern Community Services) 69 Z Island Street, PO Box 603, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-7512 Extension 4160 or 4192; www.scshelps/headstarthome.htm Provides a supportive and consistent preschool educational environment for children and families through open communication, exceptional resources and positive role modeling to help children and adults become successful and self-sufficient. Programs in Ashuelot, Claremont, Drewsville, Jaffrey, Keene, Newport, and Swanzey. Keene Day Care Center 86 Wood Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-2129 Phone: School-aged after school program: 357-2031 Provides childcare services for children 6 weeks through school age at two sites. Families of all incomes are eligible if they are working, seeking work or attending school. The school-age program is open before and after school as well as during vacation time. Keene Family YMCA 38 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-6002; www.keene-ymca.org Provides childcare services in Keene infants thru Preschool and Before and After School programs in Keene, Swanzey, Marlborough, Westmoreland and Chesterfield. Please call for additional information. Keene Montessori School 125 Railroad Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-4052 Offers young children an enriching preschool experience based on Montessori philosophy and methods for ages three to six. Keene State College Child Development Center Elliot Hall, Keene State College, Keene, NH 03435 Phone: 358-2233 ext. 2; www.keene.edu/cdc Provides childcare and educational programs for children 4 months to 4 years, 11 months from late August through mid-June. Lily Garden Learning Center 867 Route 12, Unit 10, Westmoreland, NH 03467 Phone: 357-9399; www.lilygardenlearning.com Provides a nature based hands on early learning experience for infants and children (3 months to age 5). Offers a curriculum that teaches respect and trust while honoring and valuing differences. Monadnock Waldorf School 98 South Lincoln Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-4442; www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org Offers a half day or full day of healthy and creative opportunities for children ages 2years, 9 months to 6 years old to imitate through story, song, circle games, outside play, and many side-by-side activities with teachers. Montessori Schoolhouse 69 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-3301 Offers educational programs for children ages eighteen months through five years old that cultivate their natural curiosity, creativity, independence and love for learning based on Montessori teaching methods. Also offers pre-care, after-care and summer camp. The Orchard School 114 Old Settlers Road, East Alstead, NH 03602 Phone: 835-2495 Offers childcare services to children ranging from two and a half to six years of age. Summer camps for 2.5 to 14 year olds. Rise...For Baby and Family 147 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-1395 Offers a childcare program for children from infants to age three, which integrates children of different abilities. Spofford Children's House 38 Chandler Road, Spofford, NH 03462 Phone: 363-8498 Offers childcare to children from two years five months to six years of age. Winchester Learning Center 5 Michigan Street, Winchester, NH 03470 Phone: 239-7347 Offers childcare, preschool and family resources for families with children from one to six years of age. [Return to the Top]
Help for Children with Special Needs
Bureau of Special Medical Services Division of Public Health Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street, Thayer Building, Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 1-800-852-3345, extension 4488; 271-4488 www.DHHS.nh.gov/dhhs/specialmedsrvcs Health programs for the diagnosis and treatment of children from birth to twenty who have physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, or developmental delays. Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities 91 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 358-3384; www.cedarcrest4kids.org Provides comprehensive medical/residential care, special education and outpatient therapy services to children with complex medical and developmental needs. Caregiver training is also offered. Easter Seals 12 Kingsbury Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-0165; www.nh.easterseals.com Provides Early intervention, home-based services for children birth to three years and their families. Monadnock Developmental Services 121 Railroad Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-1304 or 1-800-469-6082;extension 293; www.mds-nh.org Provides advocacy and case management services, family support, and respite along with residential, vocational, recreational and therapeutic services for persons with developmental disorders. • Partners in Health (Phone: 352-1304 or 1-800-469-6082; www.nhpih.dartmouth.edu Help for families of children with chronic health conditions birth to twenty-one years of age. • Early Supports and Services Phone: 352-1304 Provides access and coordination of early intervention services for children birth to three years in thirty-four towns in the Monadnock region. Family support and advocacy, information and referral, trainings, pre-school transition and respite services are available. New Hampshire Family Voices 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4525; www.nhfv.org Provides families with information on special needs and has a lending library. Parent Information Center 151-A Manchester Street Concord, NH 03301 224-7005 or 1-800-947-7005; www.parentinformationcenter.org Provides information and free training to parents and community agencies regarding special education laws and services provided by schools such as I.E.P.’s for children ages three to twenty-one. Parent to Parent 12 Flynn Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 Statewide: Phone: 1-800-698-5465; www.p2pnh.org Matches parents of children with disabilities with parents with children with similar concerns. Also provides information and referral services. Rise...For Baby and Family 147 Washington Street, PO Box 824, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-1395 Supports and services for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Rise also provides an on-site childcare program, which integrates children of different abilities. [Return to the Top]
Finding Area School Districts
Serving children with special needs from age three and all students at age five or six. School Administrative Unit 24 41 Liberty Hill Road, Bldg 5, Henniker, NH 03242 Phone: 428-3269; www.sau24.org Includes Stoddard and surrounding towns. School Administrative Unit 29 34 West Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-9002; www.sau29.org Includes Chesterfield, Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, and Westmoreland. School Administrative Unit 38 600 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey, NH 03446 Phone: 352-6955; www.mrsd.org Includes Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Hinsdale, Richmond, Roxbury, Sullivan, Swanzey, Troy, and Winchester. School Administrative Unit 60 Box 600, Charlestown, NH 03603 Phone: 756-3348; www.fall-mountain.k12.nh.us Includes Alstead, Walpole and surrounding towns. Surry School District 1 Village Road, Surry, N.H. 03431 Phone: 352-3075 Serving students living in the town of Surry. [Return to the Top]
Finding Other Help
Adoptive Families for Children, Inc. 26 Fairview Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-4456 Licensed by the State of New Hampshire to provide complete adoption services for children, birth parents, and adoptive parents. Adult Learner Services-Community Education 438 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-9041; www.commed.keene.k12.us Provides tutors and classes free of charge for adults who need help with reading or math. Also provides free English classes and tutorials for speakers of other languages. AIDS Services of the Monadnock Region 16 High Street, P.O. Box 396, Gilsum, NH 03448 Phone: 357-6855 or 800-639-7903; www.asmronline.org Provides case management to people living with HIV/AIDS and HCV, community education and outreach. AL-ANON 24 Hour Hotline 1-877-825-2666 Fellowships of men, women and children whose lives have been touched by the compulsive drinking of a family member or friend. American Red Cross, NH West Chapter 83 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-3210 or 1-800-244-2214 www.newhampshirewest.redcross.org Provides relief for victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Education and training in CPR, first aid, water safety, swimming, HIV/AIDS prevention and family care giving classes, and provides transportation services for medical appointments. ARK Supervised Visitation Center 24 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-4661 Provides a safe, neutral, child-centered environment for supervised visitation and exchange to promote healthy interaction between family members, allowing a child to have safe contact with their non-residential parent in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Catholic Charities 161 Main Street, Suite 200, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-3093; www.nh-cc.org Offers information and referral, counseling, adoption, NH Food Bank, unemployment support groups, and community outreach. Family Resource Connection Phone: 1-800-298-4321; www.nh.gov/nhsl/frc A statewide phone resource center providing information and resources for families with young children. Family Strength 206 Roxbury Street, PO Box 1396, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-8772; www.familystrength.org Provides families with in-home therapeutic, counseling and support services, office-based counseling/therapy for individuals, couples and families. HELP-LINE Information & Referral Service (a program of Monadnock United Way) 23 Center Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-1999 or 1-800-368-4357; www.muw.org Provides an information and referral service for the region. Keene Community Education 480 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-0088; www.sau29.org/communityeducation Provides a range of educational help for adults ranging from basic reading and math skills through GED classes, testing and alternative diploma classes. Also enrichment classes, English as a second language, vocational certificate programs and after school care for children in grades K-5. Monadnock Family Resource Center 30 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-6870 Fax: 357-8394 Offers a wide range of programs and services designed to make the task of parenting a little easier. Programs include parenting workshops, groups and home visiting programs. • Baby Time is for Medicaid eligible pregnant moms in Cheshire County. Home visitors are certified in a nationally recognized parenting education program. The program provides moms with health, parenting information, support and linkages to community resources. It also includes visits from a nurse. • Family time provides services in the home to families who need parenting support and linkages to community services. • Mother Cares offers support to new moms by matching an experienced volunteer with a new parent. • Other programs include: Parent Outreach, Dads Time, All R Kids and New Hampshire Employment Program. MAPS Counseling Services 19 Federal Street, Keene, NH 03431 44 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH 03458 Phone: 355-2244; www.mapsnh.org Provides counseling services to individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. Offers a sliding scale for uninsured clients and free support groups for people with cancer and their families. Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention 12 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-3782 or 1-800-852-3388; www.mcvprevention.org 46 Concord Street, Peterborough 03458 22 North Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452 Phone: 209-4015 or 532-6288 Provides support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and to breaking the cycle of violence through school, community and business prevention education programs. Services include 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, support groups, court advocacy, hospital advocacy and information and referral. All crisis services are free and confidential. Network for Children and Families 147 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-1395 The Network for Children and Families dedicated to supporting the well-being of babies, children and families in all aspects of their development. Offers educational opportunities for parents and professionals who work with children, as well as support meetings for child care providers. The Parent Guidance Center (a program of Monadnock Family Services) 120 Wilton Road, PO Box 3201, Peterborough, NH 03458 Phone: 924-6306 Offers a variety of classes around the region for parents about effective parenting and child development. Parentline (a program of Child and Family Services) P.O. Box 448, Manchester, NH 03105 Phone: 1-800-640-6486 Provides information about a wide variety of topics of interest and concern to families. The confidential conversations can include ways of handling conflict, developmentally appropriate child behavior as well as services a parent might want to consider. Parent Express Newspaper P.O. Box 546, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-6278; www.parentexpress.net A free monthly newspaper for area families, covering Cheshire County, NH and Windham County, VT. Includes ideas, resources and activities for parents, caregivers and children. Available at many area locations. Sophia's Hearth 36 Carpenter Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-3755; www.sophiashearth.org Brings nurturing to families with children up to three years of age through play groups, workshops, and speaker and discussion evenings. Parents are invited to meet new friends, explore themes of interest to them, and enjoy their children with others who care about young children. UNH Cooperative Extension 800 Park Avenue, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-4550; www.extension.unh.edu Provides research-based education and information to strengthen youth, families and communities including: nutrition education on an individual or group basis to families who are income eligible, workshops around family resource management, a newsletter about growth and development of children up to age two. [Return to the Top]
Having Fun
Cheshire YMCA 32 Lake St., PO Box 647, Swanzey, NH 03431 Phone: 352-0447; www.chesireymca.org Offers creative educational and recreational activities including resident and day camping, outdoor education and 7th and 8th grade American history travel programs. Financial assistance is available. Keene Family YMCA 38 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-6002; www.keene-ymca.org Provides programs for children and teens, and physical activities for everyone. Keene Parks and Recreation Department 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-9829; www.ci.keene.nh.us/parks Offers a range of recreational activities to residents of Keene. Community Recreation Programs Contact your local town office for information on recreation services. MoCo Arts 76 Railroad Street, Keene, NH 03431 357-2100; www.moco.org Provides classes and workshops for a variety of ages, including fitness, dance, theatre, music and visual arts. Stonewall Farm 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-7278; www.stonewallfarm.org A working farm offering educational programs to promote the importance of agriculture and natural resources. [Return to the Top]
Libraries
Alstead Shedd-Porter Memorial Library Main Street; PO Box 209 Phone: 835-6661 Hours: Weds. 12-4; 6-8 and Thurs.10-4, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-12 Chesterfield Chesterfield Public Library 518A Route 63; PO Box 158 Phone: 363-4621; www.chesterfieldlibrary.org Hours: Mon. 10-5; Tues. 1-8; Weds. 1-5; Thurs. 10-8; Sat. 9-1 Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam Town Library 11 Templeton Turnpike, Box 183 D Phone: 585-6503 Hours: Mon. 2-8; Tues., Thurs. 2-5; Weds. 9-12, 2-8; Sat. 9-12 Gilsum Gilsum Public Library 650 Route 10 Phone: 357-0320 Hours: Mon. 12-4, 6-8; Tues. 6 - 8; Weds. 12-4; Sat. 10-12 Harrisville Harrisville Public Library Canal Street; PO Box 248 Phone: 827-2918 Hours: Mon. 6-8:30; Weds. 2-5; Thurs.10-1; Fri. 3-6:30; Sat. 9-12 Hinsdale Hinsdale Public Library 122 Brattleboro Rd.; PO Box 6 Phone: 336-5713 Hours: Mon., Weds., Thurs. 2-5; 6:30 -8; Fri. 10-12; 2-5; Sat. 10-12 (winter) Keene Keene Public Library 60 Winter Street Phone: 352-0157; www.keenepubliclibrary.org Hours: Mon.- Thurs. 9-9; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5 (summer 9-1) Marlborough Frost Free Library 28 Jaffrey Rd., Rt. 124, PO Box 416 Phone: 876-4479 Hours: Tues., Weds. 2-8; Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 2-5; Sat. 10-1 Marlow Marlow Town Library Church Street; PO Box 64 Phone: 446-3466 Hours: Mon. 10-12; 1-5; 6-8; Weds. 6-8; Thurs. 1-3; Sat. 10-12 Nelson Olivia Rodham Memorial Library 1 Nelson Common Rd. Phone: 847-3214; www.nelson@peoplepc.com Hours: Mon. 3-7; Tues. 9:30-12:30; Thurs. 2-5; Weds. 5-8; Sat. 9-12 Richmond Richmond Public Library 19 Winchester Road Phone: 239-6164 Hours: Tues.4:30-8, Wed. 9-12, Thurs. 4:30-7; Sat. 10-2 Stoddard Davis Public Library 1391 Route 123 North Phone: 446-6251; www.stoddardnh.org/library.html Hours: Mon. & Weds. 3:30-6, Thurs. 10-2, Sat. 10-2 Sullivan Sullivan Public Library 136 Centre Street; PO Box 92 Phone: 847-3458; www.ci.sullivan.nh.us/library.html Hours: Mon. 1-6; Weds. 6-8; Thurs. 9-12; 6-8; Sat. 9-12 Surry Reed Free Library 8 Village Road Phone: 352-1761 Hours: Mon., Thurs. 3-8 Swanzey Mt. Caesar Union Library 628 Old Homestead Highway Phone: 357-0456 Hours: Mon., Weds. 2-8; Tues., Thurs. 10-6; Fri. 12-4; Sat. 12-3 Stratton Free Library 9 Main Street; PO Box 578 West Swanzey Phone: 352-9391 Hours: Tues., Thurs. 2:30 -8; Sat. 10-3 Troy Gay-Kimball Public Library 10 South Main Street; PO Box 837 Phone: 242-7743; www.troylibrary.us Hours: Tues., Thurs. 1:30-7:30; Fri. 1-5; Sat. 11-3 Walpole Walpole Town Library Main Street; PO Box 487 Phone:756-9806 Hours: Mon. 1:30-5; 6-8; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30-5; Weds. 10-12; 1:30-5; Sat. 8:30-1 North Walpole Public Library (branch) 70 Church Street North Walpole Phone: 445-5153 Hours: Tues., Weds., Sat. 1-4 Westmoreland Westmoreland Public Library 33 South Village Road Phone: 399-7750 Hours: Mon. 11-8; Thurs. 9-6; Sat. 9-1 Winchester Conant Public Library 111 Main Street Phone: 239-4331 Hours: Mon., Weds., Fri. 10-8;Sat. 10-2 Thayer Public Library 3 Main Street, PO Box 49 Ashuelot 03441 Phone: 239-8833 Hours: Tues., Thurs. 1-8 [Return to the Top]
Help Getting Places
City Express (a program of Home Health Care, Hospice and Community Services) 12 Marlboro St., PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-2253 or 1-800-541-4145 Public transportation for the City of Keene. Monday –Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Friendly Bus (a program of Home Health Care, Hospice and Community Services) 312 Marlboro St., PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-8494 or 1-800-541-4145 Door-to-door assisted transportation for seniors (60+)and individuals (18+) with disabilities. Local and Long Distance Rides (a service of the American Red Cross New Hampshire West Chapter) 83 Court Street , Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 352-3210 ext. 120 or 1-800-244-2214 ext. 120 Provides free door-to-door transportation on weekdays for people of all ages to medical and other appointments in the Monadnock Region and beyond. [Return to the Top]
Getting Financial Help
Keene City Welfare 3 Washington St., Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-9809; www.ci.keene.nh.us/humanservices Provides financial assistance, case management, resource and referral for residents of Keene whose reasonable and allowable expenses for life necessities (rent, food, utilities) exceed their income. Welfare / Cheshire County Help with food, housing, money and medical problems for persons who have no other resources and who qualify. Contact the appropriate town office. Alstead 835-2986 Chesterfield 363-4624 Fitzwilliam 585-7723 Gilsum 357-0320 Harrisville 827-3431 Hinsdale 336-5710 Keene 357-9809 Marlborough 876-3751 Marlow 446-2245 Nelson 847-0047 Richmond 239-4232 Roxbury 352-0397 Stoddard 446-3326 Sullivan 847-3316 Surry 352-3075 Swanzey 352-7411 Troy 242-7722 Walpole 756-3672 Westmoreland 399-4471 Winchester 239-4951 ext.101 NH Division OF Human Services, Dept. of Health & Human Services Keene District Office: 809 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-3510 OR 1-800-624-9700; www.dhhs.state.nh.us Provides financial assistance including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Needy Blind, Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled, medical assistance, food stamps, child care assistance, and child support enforcement services. Also handles reports of abuse or neglect. [Return to the Top]
Finding Legal Help
Legal Advice and Referral Center (LARC) Phone: 1-800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333; www.larcnh.org Offers free legal information, advice and referrals to low income people with family law, local welfare and housing issues, including Pro Se assistance. LARC refers cases to Pro bono, NHLA and other legal service agencies Pro Bono Referral System Phone: 1-800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333; www.nhbar.org Provides volunteer lawyers for services in civil (non-criminal) cases. Apply through LARC. For cases of bankruptcy and/or debt collection, apply directly to 603-224-5387 for application. NH Legal Assistance 24 Opera House Square, Suite 206, Claremont, NH 03743 Phone: 1-800-562-3994; 542-8785; www.nhla.org Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income peoples in civil matters involving basic needs, including food, shelter, income and medical care. NH Public Defender Program 1 West Street , Keene, NH 03431 Phone: 357-4891 Provides free legal services to defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors and juvenile delinquency in state courts who qualify for the services. [Return to the Top]

The Rotary Club of Keene
354 Marlboro St
Keene, NH 03431
info@keenerotary.org