NH Community Behavioral Health Association

Nhcbha

2026 Goals:

NHCBHA’s principal goal is to raise awareness about the crucial role that community-based mental health centers have in ensuring quality services for patients and their families. In addition, the Association proactively advocates for a robust mental health network across the Granite State. In 2026, the Association’s legislative priorities focus on strengthening the state’s mental health system by reducing uncompensated care, improving the behavioral health workforce and sustaining high-quality care for all clients. NHCBHA will continue to advance ‘Mission Zero,’ an initiative to address emergency department boarding, and prioritize opportunities for system transformation.

Philanthropy & Community Involvement:

As independent nonprofit organizations, each CMHC annually raises critical dollars through corporate sponsorships, grants, and individual donations to subsidize costs and generate revenue to support operations and strategic priorities. In addition, the CMHCs plan and host regional events throughout the year that help to educate community members and reduce stigma. To learn about your CMHC’s fundraising and community involvement initiatives, please visit their websites and connect with respective Development and Community Relations Departments.

Service Locations:

Nhcbha Location40 service locations statewide
Region 1 – North Human Services
Region 2 – West Central Behavioral Health
Region 3 – Lakes Region Mental Health Center
Region 4 – Riverbend Community Mental Health
Region 5 – Monadnock Family Services
Region 6 – Greater Nashua Mental Health
Region 7 – The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
Region 8 – Seacoast Mental Health Center
Region 9 – Community Partners
Region 10 – Center for Life Management

Board Officers   /   Board Members:

Maggie Pritchard
President
Lakes Region Mental
Health Center, Inc.

Patricia Carty
Vice President
The Mental Health Center
of Greater Manchester

Jay Couture
Secretary
Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc.

Lisa Madden
Treasurer
Riverbend Community
Mental Health, Inc.

Mindy Asbury
Monadnock Family Services

Suzanne Gaetjens-Oleson
Northern Human Services

Chris Kozak
Community Partners

Lori Shibinette
West Central Behavioral Health
(Not pictured)

Victor Topo
Center for Life Management

Cynthia Whitaker
Greater Nashua Mental Health

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This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.

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