04/20/2026
Today, 5 children and 5 adults are boarding in emergency departments for inpatient psychiatric beds – 2 adults under an Involuntary Emergency Admission and 3 with other legal status. Zero adults are waiting in a correctional facility for inpatient psychiatric care.
To learn about resources, supports, FAQs, alternatives, rights and what to expect in the ED, visit: NAMINH.org/EDBoarding
NAMI NH offers free support for parents/caregivers of children/youth waiting in the ED for mental health services: NAMINH.org/EDSupportForKids
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can call, text, or chat confidentially with a trained crisis worker 24/7 through 988 at no cost.
It’s important to seek help early for mental health concerns – from a primary care provider, local mental health center, or other provider. Don’t wait until the situation escalates into a crisis.
Local Community Mental Health Centers offer support for residents statewide – find your local CMHC: NAMINH.org/CMHCs
To connect with free (non-crisis) resources & support, contact NAMI NH’s Info & Resource Line at 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) or info@NAMINH.org.
Connect with NAMI NH Online Support Groups: NAMINH.org/OnlineGroups
Find your local Peer Support Agency (services at some PSAs include crisis respite): NAMINH.org/PSAs
NAMI NH shares ED boarding posts on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the most recently available data.
In May 2023, NH DHHS launched Mission Zero – a collaborative initiative to eliminate ED boarding. Within 18 months of the launch, on several occasions, zero adults subject to IEA petitions were boarding in EDs. NAMI NH continues to make ED boarding a top priority of advocacy efforts on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness and su***de.
