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Use this guide to find help and info about the COVID-19 outbreak, government responses, and essentials like food, housing, and employment. This page will be updated periodically.
Contents: Click a topic to jump to that part of the page. - Vaccinations in New Hampshire - Information About COVID-19 Disease & the Coronavirus - Essential Services - Unemployment, Legal & Social Support - Business - People with Disabilities - Remote Access Resources on the Web - Language Assistance (Español, Français, Italiano, Русский, 日本語 & more) - How to Help with Pandemic Relief Vaccinations in New Hampshire
New Hampshire COVID-19 Vaccine
The official state website for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in New Hampshire. Learn the plan for distribution, and get registered for your own vaccination. You can also register by calling 2-1-1 from your phone. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at the CDC's website. Beware of Scammers! Do not give your personal information to any source that is not clearly a government entity. While registering on the Internet, keep these tips in mind:
BACK TO TOP Information About COVID-19 Disease & the Coronavirus
Dial 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 on your phone for assistance with food, housing, and other essential services. Town of Newmarket - information & resources for Newmarket residents Check the NewmarketNH.gov website for an updated list of announcements and community resources in response to the outbreak. NH Governor Chris Sununu's Emergency Orders Visit the governor's website to see the emergency orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Safer at Home New Hampshire View the state's Universal Best Practices PDF document with guidance for individuals, businesses, and organizations, effective May 8, 2021. NH DHHS Visit the NH Department of Health and Human Services' COVID-19 website to get resources and guidance for COVID-19 and to stay updated on the latest official announcements and recommendations in New Hampshire. Centers for Disease Control Visit the CDC's website for nationwide announcements, as well as recommendations for staying safe and what to do if you are sick. World Health Organization Get informed about the details of the coronavirus and COVID-19 at the WHO's website. USA.gov Learn about the Federal Government's response. Mental Health America Mental Health America has provided a Tools 2 Thrive Kit which will provide practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations they are dealing with. BACK TO TOP Essential ServicesHannaford COVID-19 updates
Durham Store: (603) 868-2500; Exeter Store: (603) 772-1783 Senior Shopping Hours: Check store signage. Open Hours: Check their locations. Kennebunk Savings COVID-19 resource webpage Customer Care: 1-800-339-6573 Newmarket Branch: (603) 292-1075 Check their locations for current hours and services. Market Basket COVID-19 Announcement Epping Store: (603) 679-3057; Lee Store: (603) 868-3030; Stratham Store: (603) 772-2952 Open Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7am - 9pm; Sunday, 7am - 8pm. See their FAQ for information regarding social distancing and limits on items like sanitizers and paper goods. Newberry Farms Market Phone: (603) 200-0685 Open Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 9pm; Sunday, 9am - 8pm Check their Facebook page for changes to this information. Newmarket Community Church Food Pantry Phone: (603) 659-3892 Visit the church's website for hours of operation and delivery assistance. Rite Aid Pharmacy 24/7 Healthcare & Pharmacy Support: 1-800-Rite Aid Senior Shopping Hour: Everyday 9am - 10am Check their locations for current hours and services. TD Bank COVID-19 updates Newmarket Branch Phone: (603) 740-8060 Check their locations for current hours and services. Walgreens Pharmacy Check their locations for current hours and services. New Hampshire SPCA (603) 772-2921 info@nhspca.org BACK TO TOP Unemployment, Legal & Social SupportNHLA Community Guidance for COVID 19 crisis
The nonprofit New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Inc. has compiled a guidance of general legal information during the COVID-19 crisis. Topics include: - CARES Act Stimulus Payments - Social Security Benefits - Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Utilities - Food stamps, cash assistance and Medicaid - Domestic Violence - Housing (including evictions) - Senior and Consumer Law - Youth Law/Education Contact information is available for those needing assistance with each topic. New Hampshire Legal Aid This website offers free legal help for people with low income, and has a webpage with advice regarding legal issues during the pandemic. Topics include: - Unemployment - Economic Impact Payments (Stimulus Checks) - NH Court Information - Governor’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders - "Pay & Stay" agreements - Evictions - Help with rent - Local Welfare - Foreclosures - Mortgage Forbearance - Utilities - Domestic Violence - Child Abuse or Neglect - COVID 19 Scams New Hampshire Employment Security File for unemployment benefits and get other employment assistance. Call the Unemployment Assistance Hotline at 603-271-7700. Newmarket is served by the NHES Somersworth office. Their contact info: Telephone: (603) 742-3600 Fax: (603) 749-7515 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Manager: Catherine.V.Gordon@nhes.nh.gov New Hampshire Law Library NH's public law library is now open and available to assist with your legal research. Phone: (603) 271-3777 Email: lawlibrary@courts.state.nh.us The Doorway - support for substance use This program, a part of the NH Department of Health and Human Services, provides assistance to people seeking help for opioid and substance use. "During the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, remember you are not alone. Right now, everyone is feeling some level of anxiety and discomfort, and it’s normal to feel this way. If you or a loved one have struggled with substance use disorder, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, this may be an even more difficult time for you. Substance use and mental health supports and treatment are available to you, even during this state of emergency. Call 2-1-1 to be directed to help." Federal Student Aid Office - loan forbearance and more Visit the office’s coronavirus information page for updated news about student aid and loans. HAVEN - violence prevention and support services HAVEN serves Seacoast residents affected by domestic and sexual violence. Call their confidential 24-hour hotline at (603) 994-SAFE (7233). IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Visit the IRS's website for information on the Economic Impact Payments issued to taxpayers, as well as other help and guidance. SHARPP - Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program This program from the University of New Hampshire is available to anyone dealing with harassment or abuse. - Call their 24/7 helpline at (603) 862-7233 - Text with an advocate Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm at (603) 606-9393 - Chat online with an advocate Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm SOS Recovery Community Organization SOS offers recovery support for alcohol and other addictions. - Call (603) 841-2350 Mon-Sat 9am-8pm or Sun 12-4pm - Email info@sosrco.org U.S. Department of Labor's Coronavirus Resources Learn about new paid leave rules and other measures being implemented for employers and workers at the Department of Labor’s COVID-19 and the American Workplace portal. UNH Cooperative Extension The UNH Extension works to improve people's lives by providing research-based information and non-formal education programs on topics important to NH. Access their excellent Covid-19 resources here. They work in four broad areas: Youth and Family Development, Community and Economic Development, Natural Resources and Food and Agriculture. BACK TO TOP BusinessBusiness & Industry Association
NH's statewide chamber of commerce has information and resources for employers regarding the pandemic. Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Newmarket's local chamber of commerce has a resource webpage to assist local businesses. NH Economy Business Center A hub of COVID-19 business resources from the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs . Small Business Administration The SBA is currently providing small businesses with certain relief options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACK TO TOP People with DisabilitiesDisability Rights Center NH
Contact the Disability Rights Center for legal assistance. Call (800) 834-1721 or email them, and visit their COVID-19 webpage. Parent Information Center of NH Visit PIC's resource page about COVID-19 and special education. SARTAC Self Advocacy Check SARTAC's resources page for COVID-19 resources for people with developmental disabilities, such as this Plain Language Information booklet (available in 11 languages). BACK TO TOP Remote Access Resources on the Web
Language AssistanceU.S. Department of Health and Human Services Language Assistance Service
For help in English and Español (Spanish), call 1-800-232-4636. Call 1-877-696-6775 for help in the following languages: 繁體中文 (Chinese) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 한국어 (Korean) Tagalog Русский (Russian) العربية (Arabic) Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Français (French) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Italiano (Italian) Deutsch (German) 日本語 (Japanese) فارسی (Farsi) World Health Organization COVID-19 resources are available in the following languages: Español (Spanish) Français (French) Русский (Russian) 中文 (Chinese) العربية (Arabic) Google Translate BACK TO TOP How to Help with Pandemic ReliefHere’s an article from NPR with suggestions on how to help communities and charities during the pandemic.
Monetary Donations Here’s a list of local nonprofit organizations responding directly to COVID-19 and currently requesting monetary donations. - Lamprey Health Care - New Hampshire Food Bank (a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire) - Newmarket Community Church & Food Pantry - United Way of the Greater Seacoast - Wentworth Douglass Hospital Supply Donations Here’s a list of local organizations that need specific supplies to respond to the coronavirus. Please check their websites to get an current list of supplies requested. - Lamprey Health Care - Town of Newmarket First Responders - Wentworth Douglass Hospital Volunteer Opportunities The State of New Hampshire has mobilized three websites to coordinate volunteers in response to COVID-19 relief. Here’s the list from Governor Sununu’s statement: - NHResponds.org: "This effort will serve as a secure online registration system for medical and non-medical volunteers who can quickly mobilize if needed. NHResponds is part of a nationwide volunteer management system that was established after 9/11 to get medical professionals quickly, and properly deploy them during a public health emergency or disaster." - VolunteerNH.org: "New Hampshire is blessed to have many amazing non-profits which do critical work 365 days a year – and especially in times like these. Individuals interested in volunteering for a local non-profit can visit volunteernh.org to be connected with an organization in their area." - NHEconomy.com/PPEHelp: "This portal will allow for all businesses to see what products the State needs, and reach out to offer assistance. The State has already heard from nearly 100 companies who are ready to adapt and adjust their operations to provide the protection, equipment, and knowledge base to stop the spread of COVID19 by either donating or producing PPE." Other Ways to Help - Run errands. If you are healthy, consider reaching out to your elderly or at-risk family members, friends, and neighbors. You can help reduce their exposure to the coronavirus by going to the grocery store or pharmacy for them -- just make sure to maintain social distancing recommendations! - Keep in touch with each other. The isolation of social distancing can be stressful, but you can still spend time with friends and family by phone or through online video chats, conference calls, or social media. - Donate blood. Even with the pandemic, blood donations from healthy donors are in demand. Check the American Red Cross website to find a blood drive convenient to you. - Donate to a museum. While many museums are now expanding online services, they are also struggling without regular entry fees. Consider making a monetary donation to institutions like the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, the Currier Museum of Art, the Seacoast Science Center, and the Woodman Museum. BACK TO TOP |
Use Reliable Information!There is a lot of misinformation out there, especially as communities around the world learn more about COVID-19. You can count on the sources listed here for reliable, up-to-date information. Be wary of news, social media posts, and rumors that don't cite official sources!
Don't Fall for Scammers!Click here to view a Scam Alert from the NH Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit.
Clean Your Mobile Device!Cell phones are a common carrier of germs, but some cleaners can harm your device. Check the manual or follow best practice tips for how to keep your device clean, from Popular Mechanics, Apple, and Samsung.
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