What is the Dover Mental Health Alliance?

The Dover Mental Health Alliance (DMHA) was born from community members with a shared interest, from across all sectors, to tackle the stigma of mental illness and shine a light on the importance of recognizing that our mental health is just as important as our physical health.

The Vision of the Dover Mental Health Alliance

A culture that understands, embraces and addresses the complexities of mental health.

The Mission of the Dover Mental Heath Alliance

To build a resilient community that is educated, responsive and conscious of the impact of mental illness.

About Dover, New Hampshire

Dover is a small New Hampshire city, with a population of about 32,000 people. Dover is nestled between the mountains and the ocean. The community is close to the University of New Hampshire, only a 15 minute drive to Portsmouth, the NH shoreline, an hour to Boston, MA and Portland, ME, and also just a short drive to some of the best four season recreation areas in the White Mountains offering skiing, hiking, fishing, camping and beautiful scenery.

The Dover Mental Health Alliance is planting seeds of culture change, one person and place at a time in Dover and surrounding cities and towns in New Hampshire. Read more on how you can get involved for your business, your school, your family and your neighbors.

Emergency Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Languages: English, Spanish.
800-273-8255

Haven – Portsmouth, NH
Violence Prevention and Support Services 24-Hour Support Line
1-603-994-SAFE (7233)

For mental health or substance use crisis

Call/Text 1-833-710-6477