The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire (BIANH) is the only state-wide organization in New Hampshire dedicated to brain injury and stroke support, prevention, education, and advocacy for survivors and caregivers. Each year we help over 1000 people in New Hampshire who have sustained one of the following acquired brain injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (e.g., physical trauma due to accidents, falls, assaults, etc.) Stroke Brain Tumors Aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation Concussion - mild traumatic brain injury Surgery Poisoning (includes alcohol, chemotheraphy, heavy metal exposure, neurotoxins Ischemia Pediatric brain injuries (i.g., Shaken Baby Syndrome & lead paint poisoning) Anoxic injury to the brain Meningitis, encephalitis, and infections of brain We are a chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA; BIAUSA.org) History The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire was founded in 1993 by parents of brain injury children and teens, who came together to help one another and work to assure that needed services and support were available to New Hampshire citizens with brain injury and their family members. Today we remain a grassroots organization led by a dedicated teams of parents, caregivers, and professionals.

The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) is an independent, non-profit organization established to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide. We pursue this mission by delivering high-quality care, training local personnel and establishing world-class eye care infrastructure. The HCP was founded in 1995 by two intrepid ophthalmologists - Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Geoffrey Tabin - focused on eradicating unnecessary blindness due to cataracts in the Himalayan region. Today, HCP has expanded to provide eye care, infrastructure support and training for international populations in more than 16 countries throughout Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, has trained eye care personnel from more than 40 countries, and has procured equipment and supplies for programs in more than 37 countries.

How would you read this description if you had limited or no vision? The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) helps individuals with severe vision loss live independently and with dignity in a visually oriented world. ABVI works to improve the ability of people who are blind or visually impaired to function independently in their living environment and community. Independence includes the abilitiy to perform activities of daily living and activities that are incidental to daily living. These activities may include personal care and hygiene, reading, safe travel, cooking, managing a household, participating in recreational activites and other daily activities that we who are sighted take for granted. The program also provides our clients an opportunity to retain self-esteem, dignity and control – elements that are essential to the quality of all our lives. We offer a multipart program to achieve these goals. They include: Assessment of client functional vision; Eye exam by our optometrists who are certified low vision specialists; Prescribing low vision aids and initial training in their use; In-home follow-up by masters level blindness rehabilitation staff to assess safety, lighting and convenience and to reinforce learning use of low vision aids; Rehabilitation teaching of other skills as determined by clients and staff; Peer support groups; and Individual counseling to deal with grief and loss.

Women’s Information Service, Inc. (WISE) provides crisis intervention and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence by empowering individuals, children and families along with our community partners to reclaim their sense of self.

Senior Solutions focuses on assuring every person will age in the place of their choice, with the support they need and the opportunity for meaningful relationships and active engagement in their community

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING is a non-profit covering Rutland and Bennington Counties in Vermont with locations in both Rutland and Bennington

Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of two well-established organizations: the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Morningside Shelter. Groundworks' mission is to work with people and systems creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Our programs include: • Food Shelf - serves an average of 90 households each day • Shelter - a year-round 30-bed shelter for families and individuals • Seasonal Overflow Shelter – open in the winter months, serving an average of 25 individuals per night • Day Shelter – provides a safe space to spend the day as well as email, telephones, laundry, showers, coffee and snacks for homeless individuals and families • Case Management – for currently and formerly homeless families and individuals • Representative Payee – financial management for over 50 clients on SSI and/or SSDI – ensures that rent and basic living expenses are paid on time each month

We are one of fifteen parent child centers in the state of Vermont making up the Parent Child Center Network. This network of nonprofit organizations provides programs and services to thousands of Vermonters every year. SAPCC builds bridges of support for children, families and caregivers in the greater Springfield region. Services we provide: Home Visits, Parenting Education & Support, Child Care Support Services, Paremt Education, Play Groups, Early Care, Education and Early Intervention, Outreach, Information and Referral, Community Collaboration, DULCE, Family Supportive Housing. See JOB POSTINGS here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Springfield-Area-Parent-Child-Center?from=SERP&fromjk=e90bee645097268b&jcid=f87ef7d5d23db351&attributionid=serp-linkcompanyname

New Hampshire Children’s Trust is the Governor’s designated statewide community-based child abuse prevention agency, the New Hampshire chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, and a member of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds. Founded in 1986 as "New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund,"​ a quasi-governmental organization, the agency transitioned to "New Hampshire Children’s Trust, Inc.,"​ a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2011. We are a public charity and donations are tax deductible. Our mission is to lead the drive to ensure safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for children by educating, advocating, and collaborating. We envision a New Hampshire where all children grow up free from abuse and neglect.

MERRIMACK VALLEY DAY CARE SERVICE is an individual & family services company based out of 19 N FRUIT ST, Concord, New Hampshire, United States.

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Since 1977, Turning Points Network has partnered with thousands of domestic and sexual violence survivors. By offering one-on-one advocacy, education, resources and support, we work each day to enhance the safety and enduring independence of every survivor who reaches out.