Concord Youth Drop-in Center

Concord Youth Drop-in Center

The Concord Youth Drop-in Center is a safe haven for Merrimack County youth ages 12-24 who are at-risk of experiencing or are experiencing housing instability. It also serves as a designated Regional Access Point (RAP) to connect young adults experiencing homelessness with systems and supportive services.

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The Concord Youth Drop-in Center is a welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental space for young people in Merrimack County who need support due to housing instability. The Center is open by appointment only. Young people who contact the Center will be met by dedicated and caring staff committed to helping them get the services and resources they need. Some young people access full case management and resources, while others simply come to have basic needs met and a safe space for a few hours.

The Center is also a designated Regional Access Point (RAP) to provide a single entry point to all the vital systems and supportive services for young adults experiencing homelessness in NH. Experienced staff assess a young person’s needs and connect them to the full system for homeless services.

Eligibility

Runaway or youth experiencing homelessness, ages 12-25

Fee

None

Region Served

Merrimack County

Location

103 N State St.
Concord

Hours

By appointment

Contact

Amanda Woods
(603) 769-0620
woodsa@waypointnh.org

Referral Needed?

No
After Hours, Holidays, Weekends for On-Call Support: (800) 640-6486

Services

  • Case management
  • Support to access shelter
  • Crisis intervention and problem solving
  • Referral, connection, and coordination with resources and systems
  • Life skills education
  • Harm reduction supplies and support
  • Social activities and groups
  • Showers
  • Food pantry
  • Hygiene pantry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Computers/WiFi
  • Phone
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News

Waypoint Launches a First-in-the-Nation Program to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Sometimes all it takes is an unaffordable car repair or a high heating bill to start a spiral that results in homelessness.

Opinion: Criminalizing homelessness is a heartless response to a complex issue

The Grants Pass decision does nothing to solve the problem of homelessness. Simply because an unhoused person has no option other than sleeping on a park bench or in a tent on a public sidewalk, they could now be issued citations with fines they cannot pay and may face a future that is forever hampered by a criminal record. When our society should be extending a helping hand, we are instead delivering a slap in the face.

Johnson Vs. Grants Pass Ruling Statement

On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that opens the door to fining and incarcerating individuals experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside. Waypoint is deeply disappointed in this decision.

Forms & Documents

Youth Resource Center
Concord Youth Drop-in Center
(603) 769-0620
woodsa@waypointnh.org

Regional Offices

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

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

The Children’s Place & Parent Education Center
27 Burns Ave. 
Concord, NH 03302
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