NH Department of Health and Human Services

Open House: Tour the new 36-bed teen addiction treatment center at Sununu Center

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

“In addition to the federal State Opioid Response funding that will serve new and expectant mothers as well as children and families involved with the child welfare system, the SUD treatment facility in Manchester is the first of its kind in New Hampshire to specifically focus on serving youths with a substance use disorder.” READ MORE

NH DHHS receives 5-year $2.75M federal grant to prevent child abuse and neglect

Monday, October 8, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The CCSPF funding is in addition to the $500,000 approved in June by the Legislature under SB592, which provides funding for Parental Assistance Programs. READ MORE

West Nile Virus declared public health threat in MHT and surrounding towns

Thursday, September 13, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Under the declaration, 30 cities and towns including Manchester will be able to implement mosquito population control measures, including spraying, after obtaining the appropriate permits. READ MORE

Legionella bacteria detected in Sands Resort water system

Sunday, September 2, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

NH DHHS issues order to Sands Resort in Hampton, after initial results from CDC testing identify presence of Legionella bacteria. READ MORE

Update: 12 confirmed Legionnaires disease cases in Hampton – and 1 death

Thursday, August 30, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Legionnaires’ disease symptoms are very similar to other types of pneumonia and can include cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches. READ MORE

Legionnaire’s disease outbreak associated with Hampton

Saturday, August 25, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Health officials are investigating the source of the outbreak. READ MORE

Additional $22.9M funding for State Opioid Response Grant announced

Friday, July 27, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The additional $22.9 million for the next fiscal year will allow the state to fund many of the needs identified by providers, families and other stakeholders to an even greater extent than planned. READ MORE

Report: NH’s child welfare system needs more mental health, substance abuse and prevention services

Monday, July 9, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

Priority recommendations include adopting and expanding the principles of system of care that are currently in place; strengthening DCYF’s partnership with the Bureau for Children’s Behavioral Health; contracting with Medicaid managed care organizations to create and support a continuum of community-based services for youth with complex needs; ensuring adequate staffing; and leveraging federal funding available through the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018. READ MORE

NH Immunization Program receives national recognition

Monday, June 4, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The New Hampshire Immunization Program was recently honored with five awards for excellence in immunization to at the 48th annual National Immunization Conference, held recently in Atlanta, GA. READ MORE

NHRecoveryHub.com: Centralized online resource for peer recovery support services

Thursday, May 31, 2018 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

The NH Recovery Hub is a vital source of information about recovery and recovery support services available in local communities. READ MORE