HOPE for New Hampshire Received $50,000 Grant

The funding will support the nonprofit's Pivot Program, which provides short-term housing for those in recovery.

Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Substance Abuse

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Should your community increase funding for short-term crisis housing programs for those in recovery?

HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery has secured a $50,000 grant from the Catholic Medical Center. The funds will help expand the Pivot Program, an initiative in Manchester that provides short-term, low-barrier housing for individuals in recovery.

Why it matters

The program aims to stabilize participants and provide vital connections to medical care, effectively working to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration in the local community.

The Pivot Program currently houses residents for up to seven days, with capacity expanding from four to eight beds. Staff members must complete a 56-hour training program to provide peer support services.

The players

HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery

This nonprofit organization provides support and resources for individuals struggling with substance use and recovery.

Catholic Medical Center

This hospital system is a major healthcare provider that funded the recent recovery grant for the local program.

The details

The Pivot Program operates by facilitating direct connections to both inpatient and outpatient care providers. Through these efforts, the nonprofit seeks to stabilize individuals in a low-barrier setting before they require more intensive interventions.

August 2026: The Pivot Program soft-launched with four available beds.
September 21, 2026: The remaining four program beds are scheduled to open.

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The Big Picture

The nonprofit's initiative aligns with the National Institute on Drug Abuse's recovery housing model guidelines. By focusing on peer-led support, the program follows the established pattern for community-based stabilization tools.

This development increases the immediate availability of supportive housing in Manchester for those needing a transition between intensive treatment programs. Residents can access peer-led stabilization services as a bridge to further inpatient or outpatient recovery care.

The takeaway

Securing stable, short-term housing is a critical step in preventing long-term health crises for individuals in recovery. The expansion of this program highlights the importance of community-based peer support in the continuum of care.