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Testimonials

I believe that community mental health centers are essential in providing both prevention and treatment for those people in need of services.Maxine Morse
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
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
I understand the tremendous need for mental health services and care in this state.Henry Ferrell and Gwen English
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

Erik Cogswell Memorial Conference

Conference Theme: Mental Illness and the Legal System: Collaborative Approaches to Treatment and Advocacy

About Our 2013 Keynote Speaker:
John T. Broderick Jr. became the fifth dean & president of the University of New Hampshire School of Law on January 28, 2011.

Selected after a national search, Broderick served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court for 15 years, retiring this fall to join UNH School of Law. During his tenure as Chief Justice over the past six years, he was the administrative head of all the state’s courts in addition to his judicial duties and became nationally known for reexamining the way the court system works and redesigning it to meet the challenges of the 21st century. To see his full bio, click HERE.

More information about this conference, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th at the Harbor Events and Conference Center in Portsmouth, will be available soon.