NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention

02/06/2026

Recent reporting has uncovered troubling patterns of abuse, neglect, and systemic failures within New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system, prompting legislative action aimed at strengthening protections for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-06/legislation-aims-to-address-reports-of-abuse-and-neglect-in-nhs-disability-care-system



In January 2026, State Senator David Rochefort, R-Littleton, confirmed that he and legislative staff are drafting a late session bill designed to respond to a series of investigations that exposed repeated instances of mistreatment in the care system overseen by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.



The reporting that catalyzed this legislative push showed that between January 2023 and mid-2025, state records documented 467 credible reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation against people receiving care, and 119 deaths happened within the system over that same period. These figures, alongside family accounts and advocacy voices, highlighted serious gaps in oversight, communication, and follow-up actions by both contracted agencies and state officials.



Senator Rochefort has said the proposed legislation will focus on strengthening oversight mechanisms and improving data-sharing so that officials can better identify patterns of concern and respond more quickly to reports of harm. The bill also seeks to change the composition of the state’s Incapacitated and Vulnerable Adults Fatality Review Committee, enhancing representation from affected communities and people with relevant expertise.

https://zerosu***desnh.org/blog/new-hampshire-lawmakers-move-to-address-abuse-and-neglect-in-disability-care-system

02/03/2026

A newly published study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that murder-su***de events — incidents in which someone kills one or more people before taking their own life — occur more often in the United States than prior estimates suggested. Neuroscience News

Over half of the homicide victims were current or former intimate partners, highlighting the role of domestic violence .

01/30/2026

Strong as Granite is a platform that's raising awareness of the mental health and substance use support and resources available throughout New Hampshire. It's part of a coordinated effort to bring help, hope and healing to all Granite Staters. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health...

01/30/2026

01/27/2026

Recent reporting has uncovered troubling patterns of abuse, neglect, and systemic failures within New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system, prompting legislative action aimed at strengthening protections for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.

In 2025, the New Hampshire Bulletin published a series of articles outlining abuse and neglect — sometimes fatal — committed by caretakers against people with disabilities. The stories also uncovered systemic failures of oversight and prevention that allowed the abuse and neglect to happen.

01/22/2026

When the “Death With Dignity” law passed in 1997, its supporters portrayed it as a humane option for terminally ill patients facing unrelievable suffering. But the 2024 annual report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) shows a pattern that critics warn confirms long-standing concerns: assisted su***des are increasing, safeguards are weakening, and many deaths are linked less to unbearable pain than to social pressures, declining health-care access, or fears of being a burden.

“Death With Dignity” law passed in 1997, its supporters portrayed it as a humane option for terminally ill patients facing unrelievable suffering.

01/20/2026

Excluded From NDIS Due To Age, Man With MND Opts For Assisted Dying

A Queensland man with Motor Neurone Disease has chosen voluntary assisted dying after being denied NDIS support because of his age. His case exposes how Australia’s care systems abandon people whose needs do not fit an arbitrary cutoff.

01/19/2026

Recently the American Medical Association (AMA) once again took a firm stand against physician-assisted su***de (PAS), reaffirming a position it has held for decades. While the practice has been legalized in a growing number of U.S. jurisdictions, the AMA continues to argue that PAS is incompatible with the physician’s role and poses significant risks to both patients and society.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is clear: physician-assisted su***de is “fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as a healer.”

01/15/2026

Recent reporting has uncovered troubling patterns of abuse, neglect, and systemic failures within New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system, prompting legislative action aimed at strengthening protections for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-06/legislation-aims-to-address-reports-of-abuse-and-neglect-in-nhs-disability-care-system



In January 2026, State Senator David Rochefort, R-Littleton, confirmed that he and legislative staff are drafting a late session bill designed to respond to a series of investigations that exposed repeated instances of mistreatment in the care system overseen by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.



The reporting that catalyzed this legislative push showed that between January 2023 and mid-2025, state records documented 467 credible reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation against people receiving care, and 119 deaths happened within the system over that same period. These figures, alongside family accounts and advocacy voices, highlighted serious gaps in oversight, communication, and follow-up actions by both contracted agencies and state officials.

https://zerosu***desnh.org/blog/new-hampshire-lawmakers-move-to-address-abuse-and-neglect-in-disability-care-system

The NH Bulletin report makes clear that New Hampshire’s disability care system still has significant work to do to ensure safety, dignity, and accountability.

01/14/2026

Since its launch in the fall of 2025 The Upright has hosted three Summit Webinars, each bringing together local and national experts who are connecting communities and driving change in su***de prevention.

The Summit Webinars also spotlight community-based programs that show measurable impact in su***de prevention, an increase in help-seeking behaviors, and stigma reduction among diverse individuals and communities.

These webinar discussions are a powerful opportunity to learn about access, effectiveness, and cultural relevance surrounding mental health and su***de prevention. To view The Upright webinars, click on the link below

The Summit Webinars also spotlight community-based programs that show measurable impact in su***de prevention,

01/13/2026

New year ≠ more pressure.

Join NAMI National on Jan 14 for a NAMI StigmaFree LinkedIn Live on mental wellness practices that actually work—grounded, realistic, and human 💙

Jan 14 | 3–3:30 pm ET : https://bit.ly/4jwJ01V

01/11/2026

The Hidden Realities of Physician-Assisted Su***de: A Closer Look Behind the Rhetoric

In recent years, physician-assisted su***de (PAS) has gained ground across the United States, with 12 jurisdictions legalizing the practice.