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Street Outreach Programs

Street Outreach Programs

Through the Street Outreach Programs, “boots on the ground” teams canvas communities in search of runaway, homeless, and other at-risk youth, ages 12-24. They walk the streets of Manchester, Strafford County, eastern Rockingham County, and Merrimack County to help connect vulnerable youth to the services they need.

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Street Outreach Programs do just what the name says – our teams get out on the streets in areas throughout NH to reach out to young people who are at risk of experiencing, or are experiencing, housing instability or homelessness. Teams are out almost every day of the year and go just about everywhere – parks, the woods, river fronts, cemeteries, downtown, off the beaten path, and along the beaches in the Seacoast and Manchester regions. Their mission is to be a lifeline to at-risk youth by meeting immediate basic needs and providing services for safe, stable, and self-sufficient futures.

Street Outreach Programs serve young people ages 12 through 24.

 

Eligibility

12 – 24 years old

Fee

None

Region Served

Manchester
Strafford County
Eastern Rockingham County
Merrimack County

Referral Needed?

No

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
After Hours, Holidays, Weekends for On-Call Support: (800) 640-6486

Services

  • Support accessing shelter
  • Support with basic needs
  • Referrals and connection with resources
  • Supportive counseling
  • Goal planning for safety, well-being, permanent connections, and self-sufficiency
  • Crisis intervention
  • Problem solving
  • Family mediation
  • Transportation
  • Life skills development
  • Case management

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

Street Outreach Cards
Street Outreach Fact Sheet
On-Call Informational Poster
Street Outreach Programs
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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