Community
Services
Information for adult learners….
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
NH
Works
NH Works is committed to assisting every New Hampshire
citizen in their search for a job that fulfills
their goals. In addition to job listings, NH Works
career centers throughout the state offer education
and training resources at no or minimal cost and
a variety of support services. You can find much
more information about NH Works and a list of regional
centers on the NH Works website: www.nhworks.org
NH
Vocational Rehabilitation
NH Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is an agency that
helps persons with disabilities help themselves
to get a job, keep the job, and develop a life time
career. VR has seven regional offices throughout
the state designed to assist person who have physical,
mental, emotional, and learning disabilities. You
can find more information and contact information
for regional offices at the website below:
www.ed.state.nh.us/vr
SOCIAL
SERVICES INFORMATION
NH
Help Line (800) 852-3388 or (603)
225-9000.
Call
this line for information and referral on the following
topics:
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Information on social services and emergency help.
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Referral to appropriate agencies for help in solving
problems.
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Aid in crises involving child or adult abuse,
domestic violence and alcohol or drug abuse.
- Assistance
in locating basic needs such as food, housing,
financial assistance, utilities, and clothing.
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Provides after hours and crisis intervention coverage
for many other social service agencies throughout
the state.
INFORMATION
ABOUT COLLEGES
New
Hampshire Post Secondary Commission
Visit this site for a list of colleges approved
to operate in New Hampshire. You will also find
a list of career schools. http://www.nh.gov/postsecondary
The
NHHEAF Network (NH Higher Education Assistance Foundation)
www.nhheaf.org
Visit this site for information about college planning
and funding, including the section on Information
for Adult Students: http://www.nhheaf.org
The
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation administers
funds that offer student aid and scholarships for
college. The Foundation website notes that “Adults
returning to school or exploring training opportunities
comprise a significant (and growing) category of
our scholarship and loan awards.” Select “Student
Aid” on the website and scroll down to the
section on Adult Student Aid.
www.nhcf.org
