Thank you Al, our Headrest Hotline manager for sleeping out in the cold to help bring awareness to homelessness in Lebanon. A call for life-saving shelter LEBANON — City officials, residents and community support groups said the Upper Valley needs to have more emergency shelters and other temporary housing accommodations to combat homelessness, at a [...]
In July, Headrest lost its executive director, Cameron Ford, to an untimely death. Cameron’s vision, hard work, and boundless enthusiasm helped people start on the path to healing, recovery, and empowerment. Inspired by his memory, Headrest continues to support individuals affected by substance use disorders, or are in crisis, and their families, friends, and neighbors, [...]
I am so pleased with the education and comfort I felt taking the impaired driving course through CAIP at Headrest. From start to finish I felt cared for, respected, and understood. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be a “fun” course, yet I found myself looking forward to it. Thank you [...]
Crisis counselors: 'You are not alone' By Shawne K. Wickham • Sunday News Staff November 12, 2022 "Cain listened to the girl’s anguish and convinced her to bring her parents into the conversation. They took their daughter to an emergency room and called back a few days later to let Cain know the girl is [...]
Decades ago, a young woman called the Headrest Crisis-Suicide Hotline. She was going through a difficult time and needed someone to talk to. Last night at the age of 70 she called again, out of concern for a family in her life that just lost a child to suicide. She was unaware that it was [...]
What a great H.O.W group today! What H.O.W. Offers to Clients: Assessment of employable skills - Job search resources - Resume development - Application assistance - Practice job interviews - Portfolio creation - Financial literacy training Ongoing support to employee, on and off job site Interview clothing available as needed Your workplace can make a [...]
Please join us in congratulating Al Carbonneau for receiving the Kathleen Sherman Award at the NAMI NH Suicide Prevention Conference. Al was chosen for this award because of all his hard work and dedication to serving this population and going above and beyond to help those in need. Originally hired as part time residential and [...]
Meet Kim Winter, IDCMP Care Coordinator: “What I love most about my job is watching our team as a whole, make a difference in each and every persons life we come into contact with. Whether it be the DUI program, treatment or sober living, we approach our clients as individuals with compassion and kindness. Seeing [...]
A special thank you to Willing Hands for providing us with fresh food every week! It is much appreciated and the clients are always excited to make some delicious food with the variety of products!
Founded in 1971, Headrest is a non-profit organization with a mission to assist those affected by substance use disorder, experiencing a crisis, or in need of support by providing effective programs and treatments. We also offer support to the family members, friends, neighbors and employers of our clients.
The Headrest Vision: “We imagine a world where there is no shame in getting the help you need.”
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