Seacoast Mental Health Center: Home
Mental Health • Exeter, NH • Since 1963
About
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.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
1145 Sagamore Ave, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, US
Phone
18337106477
admissions@smhc-nh.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
Connect with us virtually – Let us come to you digitally if that supports you best!
Emergency Care
24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Support
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is NH Rapid Response Access Point?
Available 24/7 for crisis support by phone, text or chat (833-710-6477 or NH988.com).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Beaming Health: 3.0/5.0 (2)
- DrugAbuse.com: 1.0/5.0 (1)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with specific doctors and staff
- Some providers noted as kind and thorough
- Helpfulness in getting on a better path for some individuals
Common complaints
- Perceived focus on profit over patient care
- Unprofessional, unsympathetic, or rude front office staff
- Difficulty reaching staff/unresponsive to calls or voicemails
- High turnover of clinicians and doctors causing continuity of care issues
- Problems with appointment scheduling, cancellations, or no-shows
- Perceived lack of support or empowerment for patients
"This place is truly run like a business not a caring mental health center. Beware! They are unsympathetic and are only out for a buck."
— FindRecoveryCenter.com"I have seen Dr. Andrew Morris for my ADHD for several years and he has been kind very thorough in providing me with proper guidance..."
— Beaming Health"Front office is unsympathetic and short. Not the tone needed for someone seeking help"
— FindRecoveryCenter.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The weight of caregiving in NH. Why we need SB 608 - Seacoast Mental Health Center — Jan 12, 2026
- Kate Callahan, school principal, joins Seacoast Mental Health board — Feb 2, 2026
- Leigh White — Jun 22, 2026
- COAST Proposes Fare Increases; Public Hearings Scheduled Across Seacoast Region - The Rochester Post — Apr 28, 2026
- (Opinion) Even in challenging times, NH’s mental health centers continue to deliver - NH Business Review — Nov 13, 2025
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.
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.
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