Whole Village Family Resource Center
COVID-19 Update: Whole Village Family Resource Center is committed to the health of our community and understands connecting you to resources is more important than ever right now. We are currently open by appointment only. Give us a call at 603-536-3720!
Whole Village Family Resource Center’s purpose is to strengthen families while building a community that supports the healthy development of all children in the community. Our facility serves a dual purpose in the community. First, we are a family resource center offering an array of family support services, some of which are provided directly by the Whole Village team with others offered by our on-campus partners, and many that are integrated and collaboratively offered. Second, our 13,000 sq. ft. building provides community accessible meeting and program space to over 100 different groups and organizations each year.
Family Support Services
Whole Village Family Resource Center provides family support services using the Strengthening Families model. Strengthening Families is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. It is based on engaging families, programs, and communities in building five protective factors:
- Parental resilience
- Social connections
- Knowledge of parenting and child development
- Concrete support in times of need
- Social and emotional competence of children
The Exchange at Whole Village
The Exchange at Whole Village is a community learning space located in Plymouth where people connect, interact, and learn to inspire growth, family strength, and promote community engagement. The Exchange will connect low and moderate-income residents of eastern Grafton County with community resources and educational experiences to increase their financial capacity and resilience. The project will convene local agencies to create a “one-stop” approach to accessing the community and educational services necessary to move beyond poverty.
Looking for more information?
Contact Whole Village Family Resource Center's Director Susan Amburg at susan.amburg@graniteuw.org or call 603.536.3720.
Whole Village Agency Partners:
BRIDGE HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER AND VETERANS ADVOCACY
603.536.7631
https://tbhshelter.org/
Providing information and referral, emergency shelter, food, transitional living support, and aftercare to individuals and families in need.
GRAFTON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
603.787.2042
https://www.co.grafton.nh.us/all-departments/alternative-sentencing/
An alternative to the traditional criminal justice system for first-time juvenile offenders and individuals with a mental illness and/or drug and alcohol addiction.
GRAFTON COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
603.653.9012
https://www.chadkids.org/child-advocacy/child-advocacy-center.html
Provides a child-friendly space where trained forensic interviewers can talk to suspected victims of child abuse.
GROW AND THRIVE COUNSELING, PLLC- JANE MERRITHEW, LCMHC
603.238.9503
Provides therapy, consulting, groups, workshops, and training for children and their families.
HEAD START PRESCHOOL, OPERATED BY TRI-COUNTY CAP
603.536.1393
http://www.tccap.org/services/youth-and-families/head-start/
A federally funded, family-focused child development program serving economically disadvantaged children and families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop early reading and math skills.
ERIN KLASEN-ORR, LICSW
307.690.9204
Licensed, independent, clinical social worker serving individuals and groups.
LAKES REGION COMMUNITY SERVICES
603.536.4999
https://www.lrcs.org/
Helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal and career goals by creating employment options and teaching independent skills.
MID STATE HEALTH CENTER INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
603.536.4000 EXT. 8000
https://www.midstatehealth.org/
Provides individualized substance use disorder services including medical, behavioral health counseling, and social and emotional supports to participants at any level of their recovery.
NH WORKS
603.524.3960
https://www.nhworks.org/
Providing job searching workshops and reemployment services to job seekers, and assisting with their claims for unemployment benefits.
PEMI BAKER LITERACY
603.536.2998
https://www.pemibakerliteracy.org/index.html
Providing free tutoring and small classes for ages 18+, including English as a Second Language (ESL), HiSet/GED preparation, and basic technology skills.
PLYMOUTH AREA RECOVERY CENTER (PARC)
603.481.1041
http://parcnh.org/
Provides a caring and supportive environment for anyone working to recover from addiction. PARC links individuals with recovery-related treatment services and peer support services.
STEP AHEAD AND HOME VISITING NH
603.524.8811
https://www.lrcs.org/family-resource-center/step-ahead-home-visiting-new-hampshire/
Providing services and supports to families with children under age 21. Free services include home visits, health education, child developmental screenings, and life skills training.
TRANSPORT CENTRAL
855.654.3200
http://devwebbuilder.nationalrtap.org/transportcentralnh/
Increasing mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those on medicaid. Volunteer
drivers transport citizens to medical appointments within a 19-town region.
UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION NUTRITION CONNECTIONS
603.536.3720 EXT. 103
https://extension.unh.edu/programs/nutrition-connections
Nutrition education to limited-resource individuals, seniors, groups, and youth to build their knowledge and skills to make healthy choices.
WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC), operated by Belknap-Merrimack CAP
800.578.2050
https://www.bm-cap.org/women-infant-and-children-wic
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health screenings, and nutritious foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and preschool children.
Whole Village is located at 258 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH 03264