Any Plainfield or Meriden resident requiring assistance for housing, heating fuel assistance, electricity assistance, medication assistance and or nutritional support from the Town should contact the Community Resource Director. In response to your call or email, a discrete meeting will be arranged to determine the next steps of assistance.
Local Community Services
Residents of the Town of Plainfield can access the following local services.
Note: The food pantry and clothing swap rooms are located in the Christ Community Church on Route 12A (across from the Plainfield Fire Department). Contact the Resource Director for more information about getting items from or donating items to these rooms.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is open the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Friday and Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and warmly welcomes all Town residents.
Free Clothing Rooms
The Christ Community Church has (2) very well organized rooms that contain FREE clothing for adults and children. All clothing is donated and in great condition. In addition to clothing there are also Free household items, toys & books as well. These room are open to the Public each Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m.
Free Fresh Veggies & Fruit
Free fresh produce provided by Willing Hands: please check the Town calendar for dates and times.
Community Health Closet
Adaptive medical equipment is available in
our own Community--including walkers, canes, crutches, wheel chairs, commodes, daily pill organizers, shower
seats, and more. The equipment is available on loan or for permanent
use. The health closet also accepts donations of clean, used equipment as space and need
allows.
The Community Resource Room also offers
information & assistance with setting up a Medical Alert System in your
home for you or a loved one.
Caring Neighbors Volunteer Program:
- Do you live in Meriden or Plainfield?
- Do you need help with a project around your house (i.e. replacing batteries in your smoke detectors, shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or stacking fire wood)?
- Do you have a neighbor who might need some help?
- Would you like to provide a visit or a home cooked meal for someone?
- Do you or a friend need assistance with something ?
- Do you need a ride to an appointment or to the store?
There is now a group of Caring Neighbors in Plainfield who are willing to lend a hand to those in our community who need a little help or assistance. Each member of the Caring Neighbors group is willing to volunteer their time to assist neighbors who need a hand. Please reach out to the Community Resource Director if you would like to become a volunteer or receive assistance.
Regional Social Service Agencies
Residents of the Town of Plainfield also have access to the social services agencies listed below.
Note: This is not intended to be a complete list of the agency resources available.
Exists to support and assist those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS.
2 Blacksmith Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-8887
(800) 816-2220
[email protected]
Provides counseling and support for youth and their families, available 24 hours a day; works with court ordered juveniles, maintaining Chandler House, an emergency, temporary home for these clients.
27 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-7708
Community Alliance Transportation Center
FREE transportation services are available to all Sullivan County residents. Volunteer drivers are available to help you get where you need to go. Please call 603-863-2772 or 877-418-0118 for more information.
Grafton County Senior Citizen's Center
Provides services to senior citizens: meals, including deliveries of meals, transportation, adult day care, recreation, health screening and social services.
PO Box 433
Lebanon, NH 03766-0433
(603)448-4897
Provides information and referrals to those who are addicted, in crisis, or without support in the Upper Valley.
14 Church St.
PO Box 247
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603)448-4872
Hotline: (603)448-4400
Teen line: (800) 639-6095
Chrisis Calls: (800) 273-TALK
LSRVNA is a Medicare and NH Medicaid certified non-profit agency providing Home Care, Hospice and Personal Care Services to the residents of the Lake Sunapee region including Plainfield.
107 Newport Road
New London, NH 03257
603-526-4077
603-526-4272 fax
[email protected]
Provides and administers Fuel Assistance, Electricity Assistance, Commodity Foods, WIC program, Neighbor Helping Neighbor, and Eldercare programs along with other human service type programs to eligible Sullivan County applicants.
96-102 Main Street, Claremont, NH 03743
1 (603)542-9528
Turning Points is Sullivan county's 24-hour task force to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. It provides a variety of services including emergency shelter, advocacy, education and support services.
11 School Street
Claremont, NH
603-543-0155
800-639-3130 (24-hours)
[email protected]
VNA & Hospice of VT and NH is a Medicare certified home care agency that provides home health services, including Hospice, to Plainfield residents.
88 Prospect Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
888-300-8853 (24 hours)
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A program from Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, that provides caring volunteers of all ages who assist neighbors in need of a helping hand. Most frequently used services are: transportation, visitation, and food shopping.
PO Box 707
54 Main St.
Windsor, VT 05089
(802)674-5971
Provides mental health and behavioral services for no or very low costs to the uninsured. West Central Services is the New Hampshire designated community mental health facility for Plainfield and all of Sullivan County.
9 Hanover Street
Suite 2
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-0126
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