Southeastern NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

Southeastern New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services' (SENHS) mission is to provide expert addiction treatment to help and support individuals and families who are in need of services.

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE... TOGETHER.

Substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders don’t discriminate. They impact people everywhere… in the workplace, at home, in schools, and across all socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. Southeastern New Hampshire Services clinicians and staff work tirelessly to help nurture people’s health and recovery and transform their lives for the better -- and so many miracles are seen along the way.

Even though overdose drug deaths dipped slightly in 2024, treatment remains a critical part of the state's recovery infrastructure. For those suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and co-occurring conditions, access to treatment must remain timely and effective. The risk of relapse or reoccurence is a significantly higher during turbulent life events. As we make progress in our coming together with one of NH's leading behavioral care providers, we have remained operational and continued to provide our NH communities the critical SUD care they need. We remain true to our non-profit mission as a New Hampshire addiction treatment center, serving all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

For over 45 years Southeastern New Hampshire Services has provided this vital assistance to tens of thousands of families and individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Our highly skilled staff help transition these individuals from difficult situations to safer, sounder and healthier ones. 

SHELBY'S STORY:

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Shelby,” age 35, finally discovered a better way of living.""
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grew up with an alcoholic mother who also used drugs. It was like everyone in my family was on something. By the time I hit 13, I was already drinking and smoking weed. Hanging out with older crowds got me into constant partying. At 14, I started experimenting with heavier stuff like cocaine, and by 15, my mom even showed me how to smoke crack and snort Vicodin and Percocet.At

16, I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. That news forced me to get sober temporarily, but as soon as she was born, I picked everything back up. OxyContin became my go-to, and when that wasn’t available anymore, I turned to heroin. By 21, I was shooting up and absolutely hating where my life was headed and what I had become. I was terrified of what kind of mother I'd be raising my child in that mess.Th
is is when I first tried to get help. A nearby recovery center put me on Suboxone and had me doing intense outpatient therapy three times a week. It was a relief to be off heroin, but I wasn’t ready to change my lifestyle.I

kept hanging out with the same people who used, still dabbling in weed and cocaine. When I failed a drug test, I was forced to report myself to DHHS. They ended up taking my daughter, and I was crushed. I did everything they asked to get her back, from going to rehabs to completing an eight-month parenting program.Lo

oking back, I realize none of it worked because I wasn’t doing it for me: I was doing it for my daughter. Predictably, my addiction only got worse, and I eventually found myself in jail, where I was forced to finally surrender. That’s when I had my spiritual awakening. I knew I had to get clean and was willing to do whatever it took. After 2.5 years inside, I was finally becoming open to suggestions. So, I signed up for a 90-day in-house program called the Therapeutic Community while in jail. After TC, I was released to the Turning Point program.."

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urning Point changed everything for me."It

provided so many resources in a new town where I knew no one. There, I learned skills like setting boundaries and being accountable, things I had never understood before. I utilized every group session offered because I was determined to take that knowledge back into the community. The way Turning Point eased us back into the community to build a sober network was crucial. They taught me to build a community of people that will be there for me, no matter what.Th

e clinicians at Turning Point were incredible, helping me deal with past traumas. I grew to love one of them so much that I continued seeing them one-on-one even after leaving the program. I realized the importance of prioritizing my mental health because it could be something that takes you back out. While at Turning Point, I even managed to get a job and save money, which was huge for me—an addict trying to navigate their early recovery.Mo

st rehabs keep you locked in, but Turning Point strikes the perfect balance. They prepare you for life outside because let's face it, rehab isn’t forever. After Turning Point, I transitioned to sober living and now have my own place. I have a sponsor, I’m working the steps, and I’m actively involved in meetings. Whenever I share my story, I make sure to tell people how Turning Point changed my life for the better."W

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