Sullivan County Family Resource Guide
There are ways to get help with healthy, comfortable housing, but it can be hard to find the person, agency, or program that can support your family. NH homes can be too hot in the summer, or too cold in the winter, or lack the proper ventilation and weatherization.
Choose from three topic areas on this page to learn more and find help. If you don’t have internet access, visit your local library to use public computers. Ask a librarian to help you find the information you need in this guide.
Local Housing Resources
If you are looking for help to make sure your home is healthy and safe, this is the place for you. To identify and solve housing problems, three responsible parties — the landlord/property owner, the tenant, and the health inspector — must work together.
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Tenants
What tenants should know about indoor air quality, and what can you do about it.
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Landlords
What are NH housing standards? What are landlord and tenant rights in NH?
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Health Inspectors
How can health officers help with housing issues?
Regional Energy Resources
If you are looking for help to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable, this is the place for you. This avenue is supported by federal and state funding to improve your home and save you money.
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Energy Conservation & Weatherization
Learn more about weatherization and options for assistance through programs at Southwestern Community Services.
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Energy Assistance & Housing Subsidies
You may be eligible for assistance with home heating and electricity costs.
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Transportation & Rides
Shared rides or low-cost bus transport may be available for you or your family to reach work, school, and appointments.
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Housing Advocates
Reach Sullivan County housing groups and organizations that can assist families with ongoing issues or emergencies.
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Clean Water Resources
Whether you have public water or a private well, you can find resources to ensure water quality at home.
Healthcare Resources
If you are looking to find support with medical issues, this is the place for you. This avenue is supported by healthcare providers who can bill both public and private insurance systems to provide diagnosis, treatment, and at times, at-home prevention or address indoor environmental conditions that may affect your health. The medical system may offer environmental resources such as allergen bed coverings, air filters, or a HEPA vacuum. If you’re concerned about transportation to receive care, visit Transportation & Rides.
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Sullivan County Health Resources
Learn about medical clinicians in your region with allergy/asthma board certification and related environmental health expertise.
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Patients & Families
Learn about healthy housing and how to avoid allergies and asthma triggers.
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Medicaid & Disability Rights
Learn more about NH’s medical assistance program and disability rights.
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School Nurses
Learn how school nurses can help manage students’ medical needs, create an asthma action plan, and connect parents with other resources.
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State Asthma Control Program
NH’s Asthma Control Program is dedicated to reducing the burden of asthma in our state.
Other environmental health concerns? The APPLETREE (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure) Program supports New Hampshire at many levels. Check out APPLETREE guidance resources.
The preparation of this Family Resource Guide was financed under a Grant Agreement, with funds provided in part by the NH Asthma Control Program.
