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I understand the tremendous need for mental health services and care in this state.Henry Ferrell and Gwen English
I believe that community mental health centers are essential in providing both prevention and treatment for those people in need of services.Maxine Morse
Mental health services provided by SMHC are a vital service that is so challenged by reduced state and federal aid during these times of challenges budgets. I thank you for the services you provide and am glad to add my support.Leonard Korn, MD
You continue to serve the population that I work for at Great Bay Services. Your constant input and advice makes our people’s lives better.Carol Hollis
In the wake of the terrible tragedy in Newton, CT, the role of agencies like SMHC in local communities is especially appreciated. Thank you for helping so many.Louise and Basil Richardson

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SMHC releases spring newsletter

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SMHC receives $1,000 grant

For Immediate Release

 

“Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) receives $1,000 grant from Rotary Club of Portsmouth”

 

Portsmouth, NH, April 18, 2013—Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) recently received a $1,000 grant to support its Emergency Services (ES) program.

 

Providing emergency phone and face-to-face assessment and crisis intervention to people of all ages in [...]

Grant Enables SMHC to Expand Accessibility

For Immediate Release Grant Enables Seacoast Mental Health Care to Expand Accessibility at Portsmouth Office February 21, 2013

Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) recently completed a construction project in which the rear-side entrance of its Portsmouth office and adjoining hallways were widened and modified to increase access to the building.

The project was made [...]

SMHC announces Second Art of Recovery

For Immediate Release “Seacoast Mental Health Center and New Hampshire Art Association announce Second Annual Art of Recovery”

Portsmouth, NH, February 20, 2013—Building on last year’s success, Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) and the New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) will collaborate again in offering the second annual Art of Recovery (AOR).

Part non-clinical [...]

SMHC receives $500 donation from Rotary Club of Hampton

For Immediate Release

“Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) receives $500 donation from Rotary Club of Hampton”

Portsmouth, NH, February 13, 2013—Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) recently received a $500 donation from the Rotary Club of Hampton. Acknowledging the donation and the Rotary’s past support, SMHC Director of Development and Communications Rob Levey said funds will [...]

Martingale Wharf to Host Fund-raiser for SMHC

“Martingale Wharf to Host Community Fund-raiser for Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC)”

 

Portsmouth, NH, 1/31/13—On Wednesday, February 6th, Martingale Wharf in Portsmouth will donate 10% of its food sales to benefit Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC).

 

Noting Martingale Wharf helped raise close to $400 at a similar event in December, SMHC’s Rob [...]

SMHC celebrates one year anniversary of EHR use

For Immediate Release

 

“Seacoast Mental Health Center celebrates one year anniversary of Electronic Health Record (EHR) use”

A system in which all client records and treatment plans are stored electronically, Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) staff cite the significant impact the Electronic Health Record (EHR) has had on the Agency in its first [...]

SMHC elects two new Board Members

For Immediate Release

“Seacoast Mental Health Center elects two new Board Members”

 

Portsmouth, NH, January 24, 2013—Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) recently elected two new Board Members: Lindsay Josephs, current Seacoast Consumer Alliance board president and recently retired program director at the Endowment for Health, and Susan Craig, PhD., who works with schools and [...]

SMHC joins others at conference on mental health crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: SMHC Executive Director Jay Couture at (603) 957-5709 or jcouture@smhc-nh.org

January 8, 2013 – At a press conference held at the Legislative Office Building in Concord on January 7th,SeacoastMentalHealthCenter joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness-New Hampshire (NAMI-NH) to highlight the crisis in the mental health delivery system [...]