Mental Health Services

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 44 million Americans suffer from a mental health disorder.  Even among those who do not—we all face challenges at different times in our lives, and mental health support can help.

If you or a loved one need help, here are some options:

• In a mental health crisis/emergency…

  • Call the National Suicide Hotline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255)

  • Go to your nearest Emergency Room

• Not an emergency…

  • Call your Primary Care Provider

  • Call Lakes Region Mental Health Center at 603.524.1100

  • Call Riverbend Community Mental Health at 603.228.1600

Mental Health Services available at Concord Hospital – Franklin and Concord Hospital – Laconia

Concord Hospital – Franklin

• DRF (Designated Receiving Facility) – 24-hour care in our inpatient mental health unit. Admissions come from Emergency Departments all over the state. Patients may be admitted for a voluntary or involuntary examination if there is reason to believe that he/she is mentally ill, they are a serious danger to his/her self or others, or they are likely to suffer from neglect or harm if the current behavior continues.

Concord Hospital – Laconia

• 24-hour emergency psychiatric care through a round-the-clock call system with Lakes Region Mental Health providers.

Substance Use Services

• The LRGHealthcare Recovery Clinic is available at Occupational Health Services at both Franklin Regional Hospital and Hillside Medical Park in Gilford.

• The Doorway at LRGHealthcare is also available to you.  Simply walk through the front door at LRGH during normal business hours and ask for the Doorway to speak to a recovery coach or dial 211 after hours.

 A number of qualified independent therapists are also available in this region. If you are seeking a mental health professional, please talk with your primary care provider, or see a list of mental health providers in your area.