2025 marks a milestone year for Waypoint, the state’s longest-running human service / children’s charitable organization. Over 175 years, we have constantly evolved with the changing times to better support people as they change course in their own lives. As a lifeline across the lifespan, we provide support and services for all ages with a focus on advocacy that impacts the future for all.
There are many ways to support our life changing work, from participating in events such as our annual SleepOut to increase awareness of youth homelessness, to joining our community as a valued donor.
Our advocacy team works at the legislative level to shape laws and public policies to advance the well-being of children and families. Since 1971, we have worked in alongside with other advocates across the state, including teachers, lawyers, doctors, social service professionals and others, as a collective now known as the NH Children’s Lobby. Always at the forefront of social service and social justice, Waypoint’s advocacy team continues to guard children’s rights and serve the evolving needs of each new generation.
Waypoint offers a wide range of free activities and groups to create community, share knowledge, develop tools and skills, have fun, and empower individuals of all ages. From caregiver and parenting support, to family events and playgroups, these activities strengthen family bonds and the connections we have with one another.
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“Nature is such a connective force,” Heather shares. “Those moments you can’t plan; we want to be able to offer them to our families and our community."
Four Years In: How CBVS Is Changing the Landscape of Prevention in Child Welfare
A groundbreaking program that started with 270 families now serves nearly 600 annually—and it's reshaping how New Hampshire thinks about child welfare.
Waypoint has several regional offices throughout New Hampshire. Below are the locations of these offices. If you are looking for specific program contact information, please visit the Programs Overview page or the Get Help page.
Agency Headquarters
Manchester 464 Chestnut St. Manchester, NH 03105 603.518.4000 | 1.800.640.6486 Fax: 603.668.6260 P.O. Box 448
Concord 103 No. State St. Concord, NH 03301 603.224.7479
27 Burns Ave.
Concord, NH 03302
Lakes Region 67 Water St., Suite 207 Laconia, NH 03246 603.524.5835
North Country 25 Main St. Lancaster, NH 03584 603.788.4172 P.O. Box 188 Conway, NH 03818
Tri-City Region 3 Wallace St. Rochester, NH 03867 603.518.4020
Monadnock
20 Central Sq., Suite #210
Keene, NH 03431
603.357.8772
Dover 35 Third St. Dover, NH 03820 603.742.5662
Nashua 60 Main St., Suite 240 Nashua, NH 03060 603.889.7189
Waypoint at the Richie McFarland Center 11 Sandy Point Rd. Stratham, NH 03885 603.518.4002 Fax: 603.668.6260
Upper Valley 85 Mechanic St., Suite B2-6 Lebanon, NH 03766 603.298.8237