Community Support Network Inc.

12/20/2025

Please check out the flyer for the 2026 Education Series hosted by the NH State Transition Community of Practice!

https://nextsteps-nh.org/professional-development/transition-community-of-practice/

12/17/2025

Important Announcement: the NH Children’s In-Home Support Waiver renewal was approved by the Centers for Medicaid (CMS) and will start January 1, 2026!

Click the link below for additional information - including a document that notes differences between the old waiver and the new waiver 👇🏻

New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requested input as the Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) began the In-Home Supports Waiver renewal process. Every five years the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) requires that the states renew their Home and Commun...

12/04/2025

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Here's to another year working toward true inclusion for people of every ability, everywhere.

12/02/2025

Sharing on behalf of our friends at ABLE NH!

11/18/2025

Deadline coming soon! The deadline to apply for a Harry Gregg Foundation grant is November 24th. These small grants focus on benefiting individuals with disabilities.

Opportunities for grant support include home modifications, educational services, adaptive equipment, therapeutic recreation, medical bills, and technology. The Harry Gregg Foundation strives to help improve a person’s quality of life by providing funds that will enhance their independence.

To learn more and apply, visit

Funds to help when you need it the most. Special grants for New Hampshire residents with disabilities. For grant information and to view updated important dates please click here. Harry Alan Gregg A Legacy of Community Impact Over thirty years ago the Harry Gregg Foundation was established to provid...

11/08/2025

An important update on SNAP benefits from NH Department of Health and Human Services.

SNAP federal shutdown update: New Hampshire has received notification from its federal partners that SNAP will be fully funded for November. DHHS is processing payments so that people who receive SNAP can access benefits on their EBT cards this weekend. SNAP-only food pantries, held in partnership with the New Hampshire Food Bank, will continue through November 14.

For more information and the latest updates on SNAP during the federal shutdown, visit dhhs.nh.gov/federalshutdown.

10/30/2025

Important information from the NACDD regarding the protection of benefits during the SNAP suspension. If you are in need of food assistance during this time, please visit https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/news-and-media/new-hampshire-announces-contingency-plan-delayed-snap-benefits for resources and the NH SNAP Contingency Plan.

IMPORTANT: you may not be able to use leftover funds on your card after Friday. Use all remaining funds BEFORE 11/1!

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10/27/2025

Do you use SNAP benefits? If so, please see the important contingency plan information linked below, shared by our partners at NH DHHS.

Concord, NH – The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. In the event of a prolonged shutdown, November’s SNAP food benefits may not be issued unt...

10/27/2025

An enormous thank you to the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for helping us highlight the costs of caring for a loved one with a developmental disability or brain injury during Friday's Conference! Missed the session? Visit https://nhfpi.org/events/2025-nhfpi-budget-and-policy-conference/ to see the conference materials. Kudos to NHFPI for an excellent event!

📢 Panel Announcement 📢

At NHFPI’s 10th Annual Budget & Policy Conference on Oct. 24, we’re bringing together experts for a timely session: The High Cost of Caregiving.

Whether it’s children, aging parents, or loved ones with disabilities, caregiving is essential—and expensive. Families often struggle to balance work and financial stability while finding quality, affordable care. This panel will examine the challenges and the policies that can make a difference.

Featuring:
• Marissa Berg – Community Support Network Inc.
• Jess Carson – UNH Carsey School of Public Policy
• Judith Jones – New Futures

👉 Register today: https://buff.ly/dl3L36A

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10/18/2025

This morning, Marissa Berg and Jim Monahan joined others from across the state in speaking with Senator Jeanne Shaheen about the ways that ACA Health Care Marketplace plans directly and indirectly affect the healthcare of everyone in the US. While people that participate in the HCBS Waiver program do not rely on Marketplace health plans, many families, professionals, and agencies who support them do. Thank you to New Futures for inviting us to join.

10/11/2025

CSNI is seeking information from NH residents with Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders, as well as their families, regarding their experiences with utilizing and hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This anonymous survey will be used to collect and share data to advocate for increased funding and enhanced service access during the upcoming legislative session.

Please complete this six-question survey no later than Friday, October 17th, 2025. Thank you for your input! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73Q9K8R

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day! Access to necessary Mental Health Care - including emergency mental health care - is critical for individuals with I/DD and Brain Disorders. According to the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, "People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, are at higher risk of experiencing behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. In fact, research has shown that between 39 and 52% of people with IDD — one to two million people nationwide — have a co-occurring psychiatric condition.
But because of stigma, a lack of training among health care professionals, and inadequate, disconnected community supports, people with IDD and co-occurring mental health challenges face obstacles that make it difficult to access the behavioral health care they need."

Today and every day, CSNI supports policy and funding decisions that enable people with Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders to access critical behavioral health supports when and where they need them.