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Rapid Rehousing

Rapid Rehousing

Rapid Rehousing moves young adults, ages 18-24, from homelessness to housing. Coordinators work with local landlords to supply rental housing to eligible young adults who participate in supportive counseling and skills development to become self-sufficient tenants.

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The Rapid Rehousing Program helps young people ages 18 through 24 find housing when they are experiencing literal homelessness or housing instability. Local landlords provide rental housing for up to 24 months and Rapid Rehousing Coordinators mediate the relationship between the young people and their landlords.

Referrals for this program come strictly from Coordinated Entry(CE) of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)of NH and serve the most vulnerable young adults. Waypoint’s Youth Navigator or Regional Access Point connect youth to this coordinated entry assessment.

 

Eligibility

Young people ages 18 – 24 who are experiencing literal homelessness or housing instability.

Fee

None – if accepted; rent dependent on income

Region Served

Serving young people and landlords in Manchester, Strafford County, Rockingham County and Merrimack County

Referral Needed?

Yes – contact your Regional Access Point or Youth Navigator

Contacts

Manchester
James Difruscio
603-722-8931
difruscioj@waypointnh.org
Drop-In Line: (603) 518-4170
Strafford & Eastern Rockingham Counties
Joss Birnie
(603) 860-5725
birniej@waypointnh.org
Drop-In Line: (603) 518-4020
Merrimack County
Amanda Woods
(603) 769-0620
woodsa@waypointnh.org
Have a non-emergency and need to chat? Dial our new on-call number at 603-518-4007. If no one gets back to you right away, just give it another try in 15 minutes.

Services

  • Intensive case management
  • Supportive counseling
  • Individual goal planning around safety, well-being, permanent connections, and self-sufficiency
  • Referrals and connection with resources
  • Apartment search and application assistance
  • Rental assistance
  • Landlord/Client mediation
  • Tenancy education
  • Budgeting
  • Crisis intervention
  • Problem solving
  • Transportation
  • Life skills education
  • Support with basic needs

News

2025 SleepOut Raises $320,800 to Combat Youth Homelessness in New Hampshire

On a cold, windy, day, passionate advocates braved the cold and wind to support critical services for young people experiencing homelessness across New Hampshire.

11th Annual SleepOut 2025 On March 21

Too many young people in our state are either homeless or at risk and facing significant challenges to finding a safe home. Our goal is to end youth homelessness in New Hampshire.

Michael’s Journey to Home

At just 17, Michael found himself without a stable home. 

Forms & Documents

Rapid Rehousing Fact Sheet
Rapid Rehousing
603-722-8931
difruscioj@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

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

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