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Continuum of Care: Substance Use and Recovery in Carroll County
Substance use affects individuals, families, and communities in ways that are deeply personal and far-reaching. In Carroll County, C3PH works to ensure that no one facing a substance use challenge has to navigate it alone. Our Continuum of Care (CoC) work builds a connected, community-wide system that supports people at every stage — from prevention and early intervention to treatment, recovery, and ongoing support.
This work is grounded in the belief that recovery is possible, that stigma has no place in a healthy community, and that the strongest systems of care are built together.
Prevention and Early Intervention
The most effective response to substance use begins before a crisis occurs. C3PH supports evidence-informed prevention strategies that build protective factors across the lifespan — from programs that strengthen resilience in young people to community education that shifts social norms around alcohol and substance use. We work across Carroll County to raise awareness, reduce risk factors, and connect people to support early, before challenges become crises.
Access to Treatment and Recovery Support
Getting help should not be complicated. C3PH facilitates partnerships among prevention, treatment, and recovery providers across Carroll County to reduce barriers, improve communication, and make it easier for people to find and access the care they need. We work to identify gaps in services and strengthen the connections between providers so that someone seeking help encounters a coordinated system — not a confusing maze.
Our approach is guided by the principles of Resiliency and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (RROSC) — a framework that centers the whole person and supports long-term wellbeing, not just short-term stabilization.
Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction
Saving lives is the first priority. C3PH distributes naloxone — the medication that reverses opioid overdoses — along with overdose prevention education and harm reduction resources throughout Carroll County. We work to reach individuals and communities at highest risk, partnering with healthcare providers, first responders, community organizations, and local businesses to ensure that life-saving resources are available where people are.
Harm reduction is not about enabling substance use — it is about keeping people alive and connected to care until they are ready and able to access treatment and recovery support.
Behavioral Health and Whole-Person Care
Substance use and mental health are deeply connected. In Carroll County, as in many rural communities, behavioral health providers are stretched thin and access to specialized care can require long travel times or extended wait lists. C3PH supports efforts to integrate behavioral health into primary care settings, expand awareness of available resources, and reduce the stigma that too often keeps people from seeking help.
We believe that mental health and substance use care belong together — and that every Carroll County resident deserves access to compassionate, whole-person support.
Community Planning and Accountability
C3PH does not work in isolation. Our CoC work is guided by a data-driven regional strategic plan that is regularly updated with input from community partners, service providers, and residents. We track what is working, identify where gaps remain, and report on our progress publicly each year. This commitment to transparency and accountability ensures that our work stays rooted in the real needs of Carroll County.
Get Involved: Carroll County Responds to SUD
Carroll County Responds to SUD is a coalition of community members, providers, and organizations working together to strengthen our local response to substance use disorder. Whether you work in healthcare, education, recovery support, law enforcement, or simply care about your community, there is a place for you at the table.
To learn more about the coalition and how to get involved, reach out to our Continuum of Care Facilitator:
Contact Catalina Kirsch
Continuum of Care Facilitator – for additional information.
C3PH’s Continuum of Care work is funded through contracts with the NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS) and the NH Division of Public Health Services, and is guided by Carroll County’s Community Health Improvement Plan 2026–2030.
Priorities 2026-2030
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Continuum of Care Workgroup meets 1st Wed of Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun by Zoom.com 12:30-2:00pm until further notice. Meeting registration information here.
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October 7, 2026 |
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October 7, 2026 |
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December 2, 2026 |
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December 2, 2026 |
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February 3, 2027 |
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February 3, 2027 |
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April 7, 2027 |
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April 7, 2027 |
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June 2, 2027 |
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June 2, 2027 |
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October 7, 2025 |
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October 7, 2025 |
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December 2, 2025 |
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December 2, 2025 |
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February 3, 2026 |
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February 3, 2026 |
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April 7, 2026 |
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June 2, 2026 |
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August 6, 2024 |
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August 6, 2024 |
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December 3, 2024 |
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December 3, 2024 |
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February 4, 2025 |
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October 3, 2023 |
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October 3, 2023 |
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December 5, 2023 |
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December 5, 2023 |
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February 6, 2024 |
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