Month: July 2022

Support for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

five spotlights on a stage with the words Staff Spotlight, Cindy Lapointe

Meet Cindy Lapointe

Let’s meet Cindy Lapointe, a program director who has dedicated 30 years to working for Northern Human Services NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Cindy: First and foremost, I believe in what we do and the mission of the agency. Second, I cherish and appreciate the hard working people I…
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Seek the Joy Comedy Night Fundraiser August 22

Tamworth Community to Honor Son, Brother, Friend at ‘Seek The Joy’ Comedy Night

Tickets are now on sale for the First Annual Silas Berrier Memorial ‘Seek the Joy’ Comedy Night to be held on Monday, August 22 at the Public House on Page Hill in Tamworth, NH. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. An evening of hilarious comedy will benefit a profoundly serious cause:…
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Laptop on the table next to a window with the sun streaming in and a blurred image of the hands of a person typing. Picture title: Friday Thoughts: Notice the Good: In every day there are 1,440 minutes to make a difference.

Friday Thoughts: Notice the Good

Have you ever take time to consider the positive impacts you make as you go through your days?  We can all perseverate on what we did that wasn’t perfect — that is one of the biggest energy vampires there is. How often do you let yourself observe and absorb the warm feeling you get when…
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NH Bureau Developmental Services: Systems Work Community Forums

The NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) will be offering two virtual community forums/information sessions about the SIS-A assessment sample. For Individuals and Families Tue, July 19th, 6:00-8:00pm Click this link to join the webinar Zoom ID: 859 5546 4103 Passcode: 029404 Thu, July 21st, 6:00-8:00pm Click this link to join the webinar Zoom ID:…
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close up of a laptop comuter with hands typing by a window with afternoon sun. Friday Thoughts Ubuntu: 'I am because we are' with Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson, LCMHC CEO of Northern Human Services

Friday Thoughts: Ubuntu

Last weekend I was thinking about how grateful I was to be able to get some extra time at home working in my garden — definitely my happy place. I was also thinking a great deal about the rift in our Nation, especially as many gathered to celebrate our united independence. It is so important…
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Theatrical Curtin with a spotlight and a headshot of a woman with the words Staff Spotlight, Mandi Emery Family Support/Intake Coordinator

Celebrating Milestones

Let’s spend a few minutes with Mandi Emery, a family support coordinator with Northern Human Services. Mandi celebrates her 16th year with NHS this month. NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Mandi: I love the work I do here at NHS. I have the opportunity on a daily basis to…
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People gatherer around the desk of NH Governor for dental bill signing

Governor Signs Identical Bills to Provide Basic Oral Health Care Coverage for Adults on Medicaid

With bill signings, state now provides basic oral health care for adults on Medicaid by Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin July 1, 2022 New Hampshire came off the list Friday of the minority of states that don’t provide adults on Medicaid benefits coverage for basic oral health care, such as regular cleanings, fluoride, and x-rays.…
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