Support for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
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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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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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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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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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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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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Claudette Martin Regional Bridge Program Director, 38 years with Northern Human Services NHS: What do you like most about the work you do? Claudette: Given my long tenure with Northern Human Services, I have had the opportunity to experience multiple job/roles…from direct care, case management, and coordination of residential care to my current role as…
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Legislative Wrap-Up Maximum Age for Special Education The Legislature has passed two identical bills (HB 1513 and SB 394) clarifying the definition of “child with a disability” to include persons up to 21 years (inclusive) of age. The bills are on route to the Governor. These bills change current law to make it clear that…
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The Time and Space to Lead the Way I have been thinking about people who bring light and joy into the lives of others. This week, as I glanced out my office window, which happens to be exactly placed so I see folks coming in and out of our Common Ground office in Littleton, I…
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Choose a career that will make a difference. Northern Human Services is actively recruiting direct support professionals to work in Coos, Carroll and the northern part of Grafton County. Direct support professionals are critical to the success of our mission – to assist and advocate for people affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and related…
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