Contact: (603) 444-0184
If you are experiencing a homeless emergency, please call 211
The Burch House Shelter (BHS) is a temporary emergency shelter for women and children. It can shelter up to 15 individuals.
Advanced referrals required for placement; unsheltered individuals must call shelter. Must meet HUD’s definition of homeless Shelter guests must be able to live independently Must have clean background check and agree to follow shelter safety rules Shelter guests have access to an eat-in kitchen, a community food pantry, laundry facilities, and a common area. On-site staff provide focused case management services to all shelter guests by developing individualized plans of action that address barriers to household self-sufficiency and finding permanent housing.
Ages Served: Women 18+ and children
Area Served: Coös, Carroll, and Grafton Counties priority, statewide accepted
Income Guidelines: None
Program Cost: Free for individuals without an income, individuals with income are asked to contribute $50 per week (families $70)
