Everything you want to know, but really don’t want to ask.
Click the topic to find books and other materials in our catalog, or use the contact information for more help. From within the library, look in our Nonfiction section under the number listed.
If you or your loved ones are currently experiencing a mental health crisis and/or substance use crisis, please call or text the NH Rapid Response Access Point at 1-833-710-6477.
| Topic | Nonfiction #s | Helpful Organizations |
|---|
| Abortion | 363.46 | Lovering Health Center (Greenland): 603-436-7588 |
| Abusive Relationships | 306.73, 363.82 | HAVEN 24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 603-994-7233 |
| Aging & Ageism | 155.67, 305.26, 362.6 | National Institute on Aging: 800-222-2225 |
| Alcohol | 362.292, 616.86 | NH Addiction Services or Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* |
| Alzheimer's | 616.831 | |
| Anxiety | 152..46, 616.8522 | Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Bankruptcy | 346.078, 346.73 | |
| Body Acceptance | 306.4613, 616.8 | |
| Bullying | 302.34, 371.58 | |
| Cancer | 616.99 | |
| Child Abuse | 362.7, 362.76 | NH Child Protection Services: 800-894-5533 (in state) |
| Cutting/Self Harm | 616.85, 616.8582 | |
| Depression | 616.85 | Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Disability | 309, 362.4 | Disability Services: 884-872-4681 |
| Divorce & Custody | 346.7301 | |
| Drugs | 362.29, 616.86 | NH Addiction Services or Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* |
| Eating Disorders | 616.8526 | National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 866-662-1235 |
| Gambling Addiction | 616.85 | National Problem Gambling Helpline: 800-522-4700 |
| Gender Identity | 305.3, 306.768 | |
| Grief & Death | 155.9, 155.937 | |
| HIV / AIDS | 616.97 | HIVinfo: 800-HIV-0440 |
| Homelessness | 305.569, 362.5 | Shelter Admission: Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* |
| Infertility | 616.692, 618.178 | |
| LGBTQ+ | 306.76 | Seacoast Outright Youth Group: 603-552-5824 |
| Medical Marijuana | 615.7287 | |
| Mental Illness | 362.2, 616.89 | Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703, NH Rapid Response: 833-710-6477 |
| Miscarriage | 618.3 | |
| Neurodiversity & Autism | 616.8588, 618.92 | |
| PTSD | 616.8521 | Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Pregnancy | 618.2, 618.24 | |
| Puberty | 612.6 | Try the Youth & Teen Nonfiction sections. |
| Racism | 305.8 | |
| Rape & Sexual Assault | 362.883 | HAVEN 24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 603-994-7233 |
| Self-Esteem | 155.2, 158.1 | |
| Sex | 613.9, 306.7 | |
| STDs | 616.95 | CDC Info Hotline: 800-232-4636 |
| Suicide | 362.28, 179.7 | National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 9-8-8 from any number |
If you or your loved ones are currently experiencing a mental health crisis,
please pick up the phone and dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
As librarians, we are here to help. But for your privacy, we offer Self-Check Stations on both floors.
Need a phone? Ask at the front desk. Need a private space? Book a study room at the desk on the second floor.
*2-1-1 NH connects you with up-to-date state services and referrals. Multilingual and TDD access available.
Outside of New Hampshire? Call 1.866.444.4211.