Teen Resources

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NAMI NH offers several supports to teens and young adults (ages 14-21) who are looking for information and resources to help them successfully transition to adulthood. We also encourage teens and youth to become involved with leadership opportunities to ensure the youth voice is strong and heard regarding the mental health system.

The NAMI Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to teens and young adults. It provides a safe space for young people to connect with peers who understand their struggles and offers them resources and information that help. The NAMI T&YA HelpLine Specialists are young adults with firsthand knowledge of mental health challenges who are experienced, well-trained and available by phone, text or chat to provide resources and guidance so no one needs to go through their mental health struggles alone.

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Check FAFSA® Deadlines for the State You Live in

Some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine your eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. Check your state’s deadlines here!

Missing a state deadline does not impact your eligibility for federal student aid, so fill out your FAFSA form even if your state deadline has passed.

FAFS for student loans 

 

Adolescent Program Housing Resources

Housing resources for young adults leaving, or who have recently left foster care.

Homelessness Resources for Former Foster Care Youth

HOPE Program

Young adults who were in the legal custody of NH DHHS upon attaining the age of 18 may request to return to DCYF foster care until the age of 21. Learn more.

Housing Vouchers 

DCYF has partnered with various state and local housing agencies to provide housing vouchers when available for young adults formerly in DCYF foster care at any age that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and between 18 and 25 years of age. To find out more information contact your local housing agency or the DCYF Adolescent Worker or Permanency JPPO .pdf Icon in your area.

Housing resources

 

If you under 18 and are couch surfing or lack a consistent place to sleep, Waypoint's Runaway and Homeless Youth Program can help. You have the freedom to access these services when you choose, and to work with staff to design your own support plan.

Homeless Youth Program