Area Agency List
REGION I
Northern Human Services
87 Washington Street
Conway, New Hampshire 03818
Phone: 447-3347
Fax: 447-8893
Website: http://www.northernhs.org/
REGION II
PathWays of the River Valley
654 Main Street
Claremont, New Hampshire 03743
Phone: 542-8706
Fax: 542-0421
Website: http://www.pathwaysnh.org/
REGION III
Lakes Region Community Services
67 Communications Drive
P. O. Box 509
Laconia, New Hampshire 03247
Phone: 524-8811 or 1-800-649-8817
Fax: 524-0702
Website: http://www.lrcsc.org/
REGION IV
Community Bridges, Inc.
525 Clinton Street
Bow, New Hampshire 03304
Phone: 225-4l53 or 800-499-4l53
Faxes: 225-0376 (Case Management and Independent Living Services)
225-6159 (Executive/Administrative Offices and Clinical Services)
226-3354 (Business Office and Child and Family Services)
Website: http://www.
communitybridgesnh.org/
REGION V
Monadnock Developmental Services, Inc.
121 Railroad Street
Keene, New Hampshire 0343l
Phone: 352-1304 or 1-800-469-6082
Fax: 352-l637
Website: http://www.mds-nh.org/
REGION VI
Gateways Community Services
144 Canal Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03064
Phone: 882-6333
Fax: 889-5460
Website: http://www.gatewayscs.org/
REGION VII
Moore Center Services, Inc.
195 McGregor Street, Unit 400
Manchester, New Hampshire 03l02
Phone: 668-5423
Fax: 206-2716
Website: http://www.moorecenter.org/
REGION VIII
One Sky Community Services
755 Banfield Road, Suite 3
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 436-6111
Fax: 436-4622
Website: http://www.cdsregion8.org/
REGION IX
Community Partners
Forum Court
113 Crosby Road, Suite #l
Dover, New Hampshire 03820-4375
Phone: 749-4015
Fax: 743-3244
Website: http://www.
communitypartnersnh.org/
REGION X
Region 10 Community Support Services, Inc.
8 Commerce Drive
Atkinson, New Hampshire 03811
Phone: 893-1299
Fax: 893-5401
Website: http://www.region10nh.com/
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What is Early Intervention/Early Supports and Services?
Early intervention services are known as Family Centered Early Supports and Services in NH. It is commonly referred to as Early Supports and Services or ESS. ESS services are designed to maximize a family’s ability to understand and care for their child’s developmental, functional, medical and behavioral needs. Eligibility for services is determined after a multi-disciplinary evaluation is completed. ESS services use a “trans-disciplinary” approach to providing services. This means that the team members that work with your child will show you how to work with your child as well.
ESS is covered under the federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and under state law HeM 510. ESS is overseen by the Bureau of Developmental Services at the Department of Health and Human Services. In NH, ESS services are delivered 10 local Area Agencies across the state (see list at right).
ESS serves children birth to three years old. ESS will work with you to help your child achieve developmental milestones through a family centered approach designed to focus on your family goals and your child’s individualized goals.
Who is eligible for ESS Services?
How do I contact Early Intervention / Early Supports and Services?
