Veterans Crisis Line
NationalIf drinking, drugs, or an overdose scare has you or someone you love in crisis right now, this free line connects you to trained responders any hour of any day, by phone, text, or online chat.
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Addiction Recovery Resources for New England Veterans
Getting help for drinking or drug use isn't something to be ashamed of — a lot of veterans have walked this road and found real support on the other side. Below are treatment programs, helplines, and a statewide New Hampshire entry point that can connect you to care today, whether you're just starting to wonder about your drinking or you're ready for treatment.
If you're in crisis right now
Call 988, press 1 · text 838255 · chat veteranscrisisline.net · available 24/7.
How we help
We're not a treatment provider — we're the first call that gets you to one. Tell us what's going on, in one confidential conversation, and we'll help you figure out the right next step, whether that's a VA program, a local resource, or just someone to talk to first.
No forms to decode, no judgment, no runaround. Recovery is possible, and you don't have to map out the path by yourself.
Where to start
Public resources you can use today
These are publicly available resources anyone can use — VRA isn't affiliated with any of them, and listing them here isn't an endorsement, just a starting point. If you'd rather not sort through it alone, reach out and we'll do it with you.
VA Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment
NationalThe VA's own page on getting help for drinking or drug use, including medications that reduce cravings, counseling, and full residential treatment programs for veterans who need a higher level of care.
SAMHSA National Helpline
NationalA free, confidential, 24/7 national line — not just for veterans — that connects anyone dealing with drinking, drugs, or mental health struggles to local treatment and support in English or Spanish.
FindTreatment.gov
NationalA federal, confidential search tool where you type in your ZIP code and find real treatment providers near you for drinking, drugs, or mental health — no phone call required to start.
Manchester VA Medical Center — Substance Use Treatment
New HampshireThe Manchester VA's mental health department treats addictive disorders directly, including residential (live-in) rehabilitation programs, for veterans who need help stepping away from drinking or drugs.
Manchester Vet Center
New HampshireAlong with PTSD and family counseling, this local Vet Center offers substance-use counseling and referrals to combat veterans, without needing to be signed up for VA health care.
The Doorway NH
New HampshireNew Hampshire's single starting point for substance use help — call 211 and they'll connect you to one of nine Doorway locations around the state for treatment, medication-assisted treatment, or ongoing recovery support. Help is never more than about an hour away.
You served. You don't have to do it alone.
Whatever you're facing with drinking or drugs, there's a way through it — and people ready to help you find it. Reach out today, free and confidential.
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