Tough Topics

Everything you want to know, but really don’t want to ask.

Click the topic to find books and other materials in our catalog, or use the contact information for more help. From within the library, look in our non-fiction section or use the computer catalog to browse: click on “More Search Options,” in the first drop-down menu select: “Call # starts with,” then type in the nonfiction number you are searching for.

TopicCall #sHelpful Organizations

Abortion

363.46

Equality Health Center (Concord):
(603) 225-2739

Abusive Relationships

306.73, 363.82

New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse
 Toll-Free Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline:
 (866) 644-3574
 
Crisis Center of Central NH
C287 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-7376 Service/Intake
(866) 841-6229, Other 1 Emergency crisis line
Crisis Center of Central NH

NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence’s Toll-Free Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline:
1 (866) 644-3574 

Alcohol

362.292

Sobriety Centers of NH – Laconia:
(603) 808-0185

Alcoholics Anonymous - Laconia:
1 (800) 839-1686

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Alzheimer's

616.831

Alzheimer’s Association – NH Chapter: 
(603) 606-6590

Anxiety

152.46, 616.8522

Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

Bankruptcy

346.078, 346.73

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, legal services for the public:
(603) 228-1541
 

New Hampshire Legal Aid:
1 (800) 639-5290

Bullying

302.34, 371.58

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Cancer

616.99

Gilda’s Club, Laconia Chapter:
(603) 387-6775

Child Abuse

362.7, 362.76

NH Child Protection Services: 
1 (800) 894-5533 (in state)
(603) 271-6562 (in state and out of state)

Cutting/Self Harm

616.85, 616.8582

Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

NAMI NH: (603) 225-5359

Depression

616.85

Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

NAMI NH: (603) 225-5359

Divorce 
Custody

346.7301

New Hampshire Legal Aid:
1 (800) 639-5290

Drugs

362.29, 616.86

Sobriety Centers of NH – Laconia:
(603) 808-0185

Groups Recover Together – Laconia:
(603) 518-6725
 
Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Eating Disorders

616.8526

National Eating Disorders Helpline:
Call: 1 (800) 931-2237
Text: 1 (800) 931-2237
 
CEDC of NH:
(603) 715-5150

Gambling Addiction

616.85

National Problem Gambling Helpline:
1 (800) 522-4700
 
New Hampshire Problem Gambling:
(603) 724-1605

Gender Identity

305.3, 306.768

PFLAG New Hampshire:
(603) 856-4040
 
Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Grief & Death

155.9, 155.937

For family and friends experiencing grief & loss: 
Call 211 for specialized recommendations focused on different types of grieving situations and bereavement care. 

CaringInfo (For palliative care and end-of-life information & resources):
1 (800) 658-8898

HIV / AIDS

616.97

AIDS info: 
1 (800) HIV-0440

Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Family Planning Program:
(603) 524-5453

Homelessness

305.569, 362.5

Shelter Admission:  
Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Carey House: 
(603) 528-8086 Service/Intake
177 Union Avenue, Laconia

Belknap House:
(603) 527-8097 Service/Intake
200 Court Street, Laconia
 
Isaiah 61 Winter Shelter:
(603) 524-6161 (on-site)

(603) 305-6741 (cell)
100 New Salem Street, Laconia

New Beginnings NH (Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence):
1 (866) 841-6247 (24/7)
Address confidential

Infertility

616.692, 618.178

 Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

LGBTQIA+

306.76

PFLAG New Hampshire:
(603) 856-4040
 
Seacoast Outright Youth Group: 
(603) 552-5824
 

Medical Marijuana

615.7287

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

New Hampshire Law Library’s information guide on medical marijuana:

https://bit.ly/3Df8fTf 

Mental Illness

362.2, 616.89

Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

NAMI NH: (603) 225-5359

Miscarriage

618.3

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

PTSD

616.8521

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

Pregnancy

618.2, 618.24

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Puberty

612.6

Also try the Children & Teen Nonfiction sections.

Racism

305.8

Call 2-1-1 from any NH number*

Rape & Sexual Assault

362.883

New Beginnings NH (Emergency shelter for victims of domestic & sexual violence)
1 (866) 841-6247 (24/7 crisis and intervention line)
Address confidential
 
Crisis Center of Central NH
C287 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-7376 Service/Intake
1 (866) 841-6229, Other 1 Emergency crisis line
Crisis Center of Central NH

Self-Esteem

155.2, 158.1


Sex

613.9, 306.7

Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Family Planning Program:
(603) 524-5453

STDs

616.95

CDC Info Hotline: 1 (800) 232-4636

Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Family Planning Program:
(603) 524-5453

Suicide

362.28, 179.7

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
 Dial: 988
 
Lakes Region Mental Health Center:
(603) 524-1100 24-Hour Emergency Line
(603) 524-1100 Service/Intake
info@lrmhc.org

NAMI NH: (603) 225-5359
 
Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ 24/7 hotline):
1 (866) 488-7386
 
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline
Dial 1 (800) 273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone or send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder.


 *2-1-1 NH connects you with up-to-date state services and referrals. Multilingual and TDD access available. Outside of New Hampshire? Call 1.866.444.4211.