Mental Health | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human ...
Mental Health • Exeter, NH • Since 1900
About
Summary: The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the state government agency based in Concord, NH, serving as the largest state agency with a focus on mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and public health. It operates under the NH government, founded in 1900, and provides programs and services through its NH DHHS divisions. The department engages in mental health initiatives, partnerships (e.g., with NAMI-NH), and issues solicitations like RFPs for perinatal mental health support. For Exeter or specific mental health services in New Hampshire, DHHS is the primary state-level contact offering programs, resources, and guidance. Reachable at 800-735-2964, or via the official site dhhs.nh.gov.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
129 Pleasant St, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, US
Phone
+18337106477
dhhs.aau@dhhs.nh.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Alcohol.org (Seacoast Mental Health Center): 1.0/5.0 (1 review)
- exeter-new-hampshire.uscompanies.net (Seacoast Mental Health Center): (Not specified) (5 reviews)
- LifeStance Health (Exeter location): 4.9/5.0 (247 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some individual therapists and psychiatrists are noted for being attentive and knowledgeable
- Positive experiences with specialized treatments like TMS and Ketamine in specific practices
- Some patients report improved mental health outcomes under specific providers
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching administrative staff or front desk responsiveness
- Long wait times and delays in prescription refills
- Concerns about administrative focus on profits over patient care
- Mixed experiences with individual clinicians and perceived lack of empathy in some interactions
- Billing and insurance processing issues
"Front office is unsympathetic and short. Not the tone needed for someone seeking help"
— exeter-new-hampshire.uscompanies.net (Seacoast Mental Health Center)"Therapists are great but administration is terrible do not use this company"
— TopRatedLocal (LifeStance)"This doctor is personable and understanding of very personal experiences and I would recommend his expertise. My mental health improved after his treatment."
— Vitals (Dr. James R. Kates)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Hampshire's child mental health bill stalled by House - Valley News — May 16, 2026
- Mental health bill pushed by Ayotte gets late night save in Senate, after House rejects it | New Hampshire Public Radio — May 15, 2026
- Amid workforce shortages, New Hampshire integrates and expedites mental health care | NH Medical | unionleader.com — Jan 14, 2026
- N.H. council approves plan to streamline mental health centers — Mar 25, 2026
- Bow mother's loss fuels fight for improved mental health care access - Concord Monitor — Feb 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More mental health clinics in Exeter
LifeStance Health Exeter offers outpatient therapy and psychiatry services in Exeter, NH (address: 24 Front St). Services typically include talk therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and related behavioral health care. The Exeter location is part of LifeStance Health’s national network of mental health providers, available for in-person and telehealth appointments. Contact details usually include a local phone number and responsiveness to insurance options. If you’re seeking therapy or psychiatry in Exeter, this site indicates LifeStance as the provider, with additional options across the US if you need broader access. For precise hours, services offered, and whether they accept your insurance, contact the Exeter office directly.
Seacoast Mental Health Center (SMHC) is a nonprofit mental health provider serving the eastern half of Rockingham County, NH. Based in Portsmouth, NH, SMHC operates 4 offices (including Exeter) and serves over 6,000 patients annually with a broad range of high-quality, accessible mental health services. Founded in 1963, it employs about 93 staff and reports annual revenue near $10.9 million. If you’re looking for services in Exeter, SMHC’s Exeter location is one of its four offices and part of its statewide outreach. Phone numbers listed for SMHC include 603.772.2710, 603.431.6703, and 833-710-6477.
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