Illuminating Impact

Waypoint been providing essential human services since 1850. While their services have evolved over the years to adapt to changing community needs, their long-standing commitment to empowering those who need help has never wavered. Waypoint is a founding member of the Child Welfare League of America, and they hold the distinction as NH delegate to the Children’s Home Society of America. To date, they are the only organization of their kind in New Hampshire to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), which means that they adhere to the highest standards of practice.

Waypoint aims to empower people of ages through an array of human services and advocacy. Programs are grouped into early childhood & family support, homeless youth & young adults, family preservation & strengthening, and health, wellbeing, & independence.

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Dismas Home of New Hampshire offers women a safe and welcoming home with all the clinical, medical, and educational support they need for continued recovery and preparation for the next chapter of life, work, and family. Dismas Home's comprehensive program addresses the root cause of addiction cycles and justice-involvement, finally allowing them to make lasting change.

Their combination 90-day treatment program and transitional living program has had an unusual success rate of over 90% for those who complete the program. They are the only non-profit program in New Hampshire that is dedicated solely to serving women who have been involved in the justice system and providing substance use treatment and comprehensive wrap-around services. 

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