Easter Seals New Hampshire Inc

Easter Seals New Hampshire (ESNH) is dedicated to helping children, adults and seniors with varied abilities live, learn, work, and play throughout their lifetimes. In FY 2024, ESNH provided $7.9 million dollars in free and reduced-priced services. Our programs and services include:Camping & Recreation (Camp Sno-Mo):Camp Sno-Mo, located on Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Gilmanton Iron Works, is Easterseals New Hampshire's overnight camp program for youth with disabilities ages 11 to 21.For over 30 years, we have provided a safe and accessible residential camp for children and young adults. Our activities allow campers to challenge themselves to learn and grow, make new friends, develop confidence, and discover how much they can achieve. We accommodate campers with special medical and nutritional needs with around-the-clock care and supervision. In addition to weekly summer camp, respite weekends are available from October to April. Camp Sno-Mo is sponsored by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association and works closely with the Scouts of America Daniel Webster Council to create life-changing experiences for our campers.Camp activities include water sports, hiking, archery, first aid, scout merit badges, riflery, ecology, zip lines/ropes course, STEAM, crafts & performing arts, sailing, motor boating, canoeing, adaptive horseback riding, black smiting / metal working, wood working and leather working.Early Childhood Centers of Excellence:Child Care at Early Childhood Centers of Excellence are warm, joyful places where children of all abilities spend the day playing, learning, and socializing. With two Manchester locations, both Centers are fully accredited by the NAEYC and provide integrated care that may include developmental services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and social and emotional supports. Our low child-to-teacher ratio ensures every child receives personalized care, attention, and learning opportunities. Parents agree that the nurturing classroom fosters compassion and empathy among children of all abilities and establishes a strong foundation for a child's school years. Private pay or NH Child Care Scholarship are accepted.Community-Based Services:Our community-based residential, vocational, and clinical services help adults with disabilities achieve stability, well-being, and fulfillment.We connect people with safe and supportive living situations, meaningful paid and volunteer work, health services, opportunities for exploration and play, and more. We take a person-centered approach that builds on the strengths and interests of each individual and considers not just today's needs but tomorrow's and beyond. For families, we provide respite, resources, and support. Services are funded by Medicaid waiver programs through contracts with area agencies.Services we offer include:Community Participation Services Paid employment, volunteering, continuing education, and recreation options tailored to meet the needs of each individual.Shared Living Residential Services Placement that matches the individual's interests, lifestyle, and support needs with a qualified home care provider. Ongoing support, monitoring, and respite resources ensure safety and satisfaction and assist with placement longevity.Staffed Residential Services Over 20 residential homes provide staffing 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for those needing more intense support.Clinical Services Evidence-based and person-centered interventions for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Services include behavioral support, individual and group therapy, and nursing services.Family Services Financial support, education and training, staffing supports, respite, assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, nursing services, and emergency support.Children's Therapeutic Services:Our Children's Therapeutic Services offer extensive outpatient services to maximize outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with a range of conditions. Our pediatric specialists help children learn, play, and experience success as they grow, providing therapeutic services that include: occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, physical therapy, neurological diagnosis (including Autism and seizure disorders), mental health counseling and more. We also offer care coordination for children with multiple disorders. With locations in Manchester and Salem, NH, both in-office and telehealth visits are available.Residential & Educational Services:Easterseals Gammon Academy is New Hampshire's largest private provider of educational services to students ages 5 to 21 with disabilities and functional needs.We provide a continuum of care and education throughout the school-age years and into early adulthood. Services range from intensive level care at one of our residential campuses to one-on-one support at home. We focus on academics as well as life skills. Our goal is to help students live and learn as independently as possible.Our experienced staff include master's level clinicians, family outreach/case management workers, psychiatrists, certified educators, dieticians, nurses, and occupational, physical, speech, and recreational therapists. All work together to nurture every aspect of students' well-being.Program highlights include:Four residential locations across New HampshireNursing Department with medical and psychiatric expertiseAcademic curriculum (including art, music, and physical education) that aligns with New Hampshire state standardsFaculty-student ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3CARF-accreditedAcademic, psychosocial, and occupational, physical therapy, speech, and vocational evaluations and testing conducted by full-time facultyIndividual and group counseling sessions provided weekly and as neededEach student is assigned a therapist and on-call therapeutic support is availablePhysical, occupational, and speech and language therapy in the classroom or communityPre-vocational and vocational training provided in-house and at locations within the communitySenior Services:Our Senior Services offers innovative and affordable high-quality programs in the community and at home geared toward supporting an individual's desire to 'age in place,' live in their home safely, and remain independent.