Disability Rights Center - NH

05/11/2026

We are looking for a passionate individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities to join our team as our Medicaid Community Advocate. Learn more at https://drcnh.org/careers/we-are-hiring-advocate/

[Image links] Person with disabilities smiles as they sit at a table in a large group meeting. Links to job description on our website titled 'We Are Hiring-Advocate'

Part Time/Hourly Position

05/09/2026

Nashua's proposal goes against decades of research and best practices showing that inclusive education benefits all students, not just those with disabilities. Read our full statement below and if you want to get involved, join ABLE NH for its Nashua for Inclusion Day.

[page link] Image of a group of young students laughing together links to a letter titled 'DRC-NH Urges Nashua School Board to Support Inclusive Policies and Reject Proposed Program Redesign'.

The following letter is also available for download as a PDF

04/30/2026

Our April 2026 E-News is now available - https://mailchi.mp/drcnh/drc-nh-april-2026-enews
Please note: The hearing in B.D. v. Governor, State of, et al. has been changed to Monday, May 11th at 2:00 pm.

04/24/2026

"We urge the State to join us in this effort. Instead of spending millions of taxpayer dollars defending a flawed system, those resources should be invested in real solutions that protect and empower CFI participants", said Jennifer Eber, Disability Rights Center-NH's Litigation Director. Read our full press release at https://drcnh.org/litigation/federal-court-allows-major-disability-rights-case-to-proceed/

04/24/2026

"People’s lives are at stake, and we remain determined to create a future where CFI participants can access the services they need to live independently,” said Jennifer Eber, Litigation Director at Disability Rights Center-NH. Read the full press release at https://drcnh.org/litigation/federal-court-allows-major-disability-rights-case-to-proceed/

04/24/2026

"People’s lives are at stake, and we remain determined to create a future where CFI participants can access the services they need to live independently,” said Jennifer Eber, Litigation Director at Disability Rights Center-NH.

A trial could soon determine the fate of Choices for Independence, New Hampshire’s at-home care program for people with physical disabilities and the elderly.

04/24/2026

“Despite recent statements by the Attorney General’s office, there is no indication that the abuse at SYSC has stopped,” said Stephanie Patrick, executive director of the Disability Rights Center. https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-20/sununu-youth-services-center-ydc-abuse-allegations-child-advocate-nh Read our full statement at https://drcnh.org/press-releases/investigation-shows-continued-abuse-of-children-at-sysc/.

Lawmakers held a tense hearing Monday and investigators released new details about conditions inside the state’s secure facility for youth.

04/22/2026

“Our investigation is ongoing and we will continue to advocate for the children at SYSC until the alleged illegal behavior is stopped and those responsible are held accountable,” said Patrick.

It comes at a time when there are new and heightened concerns for current abuse of youths at the detention center.

04/22/2026

For the second time in two weeks, advocates are raising concerns for the health and safety of children at the Sununu Youth Services Center (SYSC) in Manchester.

04/20/2026

Today, 5 children and 5 adults are boarding in emergency departments for inpatient psychiatric beds – 2 adults under an Involuntary Emergency Admission and 3 with other legal status. Zero adults are waiting in a correctional facility for inpatient psychiatric care.

To learn about resources, supports, FAQs, alternatives, rights and what to expect in the ED, visit: NAMINH.org/EDBoarding

NAMI NH offers free support for parents/caregivers of children/youth waiting in the ED for mental health services: NAMINH.org/EDSupportForKids

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can call, text, or chat confidentially with a trained crisis worker 24/7 through 988 at no cost.

It’s important to seek help early for mental health concerns – from a primary care provider, local mental health center, or other provider. Don’t wait until the situation escalates into a crisis.

Local Community Mental Health Centers offer support for residents statewide – find your local CMHC: NAMINH.org/CMHCs

To connect with free (non-crisis) resources & support, contact NAMI NH’s Info & Resource Line at 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) or info@NAMINH.org.

Connect with NAMI NH Online Support Groups: NAMINH.org/OnlineGroups

Find your local Peer Support Agency (services at some PSAs include crisis respite): NAMINH.org/PSAs

NAMI NH shares ED boarding posts on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the most recently available data.

In May 2023, NH DHHS launched Mission Zero – a collaborative initiative to eliminate ED boarding. Within 18 months of the launch, on several occasions, zero adults subject to IEA petitions were boarding in EDs. NAMI NH continues to make ED boarding a top priority of advocacy efforts on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness and su***de.