Seacoast Mental Health Center

05/06/2026

Community Bake Night at Flatbread Company Portsmouth 🍕
🗓️ Tuesday, May 12th from 4-9pm
📍 138 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Support your local community mental health center next week during Mental Health Awareness Month. Flatbread is generously donating a portion of pizza proceeds to SMHC in support of our mission and services.

05/05/2026

Join the NH Mom Hub and Postpartum Support International NH for a Documentary & Discussion: "More Than Blue"

More Than Blue is a groundbreaking documentary that illumines the faces and voices of postpartum depression across America.

🗓️Tuesday, May 26th 6:30 to 8:30pm
📍 The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center

RSVP ⬇️

Explore the deeper shades of emotion and connection around perinatal mental health conditions. Panel discussion, resources, networking.

05/04/2026

This month, the Kids Mental Health Foundation launched its “Kids’ Mental Health Starts with Us” campaign in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

The campaign features a national public service announcement and featuring athletes, performers, public figures and mental health advocates ⬇️

Learn more about the campaign:
🔗 https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/kids-mental-health-starts-with-us

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05/01/2026

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

This year, Mental Health America's theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities.

Be sure to follow our page for events and initiatives that the Center is attending throughout the month 💚

MHAM Resources:
✅https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/
✅https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/
✅https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/mental-health-awareness-month/

04/30/2026

“We are hopeful to see the su***de rate continue to decrease, but the urgency is still tremendous to save lives. One life lost to su***de is too many. Everyone has the power to help,” said American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, CMO Dr. Christine Yu Moutier.

‼️ If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. The NH Rapid Response Access Point is available 24/7 by calling 833-710-6477. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline can be reached any time of the day via call or text as well.

According to the new data from CDC WISQARS™, after increasing for two decades, the su***de rate has remained relatively stable since 2019, with only small fluctuations.

04/29/2026

With so much happening across the state and the country that affects our system of care, we remain fully committed to providing high‑quality care to the patients and families we serve. We will continue to adapt, advocate, and innovate to ensure our services meet the highest standards and reflect the needs of our community.

April Updates:
📝New Strategic Plan (posted on our website)
🍕Flatbread Company Portsmouth Community Bake Night, May 12th
📢Portsmouth Mental Health Alliance Event, May 15th

Email from Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. New Strategic Plan, Flatbread Fundraiser and PMHA Event   With so much happening across the state and the country that affects our system of care, we rem

04/27/2026

Five members of our Leadership Team are in Denver this week for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Annual Conference. On Sunday, they kicked things off by participating in the pre‑conference Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Forum.

We’re looking forward to hearing the insights and ideas they bring back to New Hampshire!

L to R: Nancy Eames, Jodi Marshall, Susan Onderwyzer, Jay Couture, and Jodie Lubarsky

04/24/2026

It's okay to be both.

📸: American Foundation for Su***de Prevention

As we head into the weekend, a quick reminder: if you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7.
📞 NH Rapid Response Access Point: 833‑710‑6477
📲 Call or text 988 for the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

04/23/2026

Dispose of unused medication this coming Saturday (4/25) on National Prescription Take Back Day.

is so important because many young people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family and friends.

Find your nearest collection site at:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4su3gEN

04/21/2026

Gather is hosting a Fresh Food Bus market at 124 Heritage Ave. in Portsmouth on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-12pm 🚌🥦🍎

Learn more details in the post below ⬇️

Mark your calendars! Gather is hosting a Fresh Food Bus market at 124 Heritage Ave. in Portsmouth on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-12pm! 🚍💚

This mobile market will offer fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods. Members can hop on the bus and walk through, shopping as you go.

*Please note: This Fresh Food Bus Market will count as a weekly mobile market shop for the week of April 20-April 25. It will not impact members’ monthly shop at Gather’s Pantry market but please note that our Pantry Market will not be open for shopping during this time.

Interested but not yet member? Visit https://gathering.org/need-food to fill out our online membership form.

Want to learn more about Gather’s Fresh Food Bus (aka Gus!), visit: https://www.gathernh.org/fresh-food-bus

04/20/2026

Earlier this month, our InSHAPE Staff visited Connections Peer Support Center to share exercise and nutrition information and resources to members.

⭐️ InSHAPE is a comprehensive, evidence-based health and wellness program designed to improve the health outcomes and social inclusion of individuals living with serious mental illness.

04/17/2026

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As a reminder, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7. If you are in NH, call the Rapid Response Access Point at 833-710-6477. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline can also be reached via call or text.

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