Questions people ask in Portsmouth
Where can I get free food in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Portsmouth: ARS Food Pantry (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), (603) 433-5377, call first; Gather Food Pantry (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM), (603) 436-0641, call first; Operation Blessing (Food pantry: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (603) 430-8561, call first. 6 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Portsmouth: CAPHR, Rockingham County offices (fuel help), (800) 556-9300. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Portsmouth: Portsmouth Housing Authority, (603) 436-4310. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Portsmouth: Cross Roads House, (603) 766-9220, call first; Greater Seacoast Health, (603) 422-8208, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Portsmouth: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Portsmouth: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Portsmouth: 603 Legal Aid, (603) 224-3333. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.