Welfare

Welfare & Health
Office
8 Raymond Road
Deerfield, NH 03037
Fax: 603-463-2820

Welfare Office Hours
Mon-10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Wed-2:30 to 4:30 PM
or by appointment.
Confidential voice mail messages for the Welfare Administrator may be left
at anytime. The telephone number is 463-8811 x310. These messages are
usually returned on the same or next business day.

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Health Office Hours
by appointment only
please call
603-463-8811
x302

Welfare and Health Departments

Welfare

Health

Denise Greig, Welfare Administrator

The Office of Welfare provides service to individuals and families who are unable to provide for their basic needs. This assistance may be offered through information, referrals and/or temporary emergency assistance.

Applications for general assistance are available at the Town Offices in the George B. White Building during regular business hours. Confidential voice mail messages for the Welfare Administrator may be left at anytime at 603
463-8811 x310. These messages are usually returned on the same or next business day.

Rick Pelletier, Health Officer
Denise Greig, Deputy Health Officer

Officials from the Health Department
are available during regular business
hours of the Deerfield Town Offices.

DEERFIELD FOOD PANTRY	Housing information and tips on alternatives to foreclosure
SCHEDULED PICK-UP DAYS 2012 Distribution Schedule January 27 February 24 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 29 July 27 August 31 September 21 October 26 November 16 December 21 Pickup: 10AM - 12 Noon Ground floor, Rear Entrance to Parish Hall Deerfield Community Church Contact Faith Barry: 463-7800	Go to www.homehelpnh.org/. You'll find a list of qualified housing counselors who can help you assess your situation and offer specific suggestions.
The Town of Deerfield has updated its list of community resources for seniors.	Time to Apply For Fuel Assistance
click here for information	Fuel Assistance Applications are currently being accepted for the 2011-12 Winter Heating Season. You may call 1-800-639-3896 to set up your appointment. To qualify, persons must (1) be responsible for paying heating bills to an energy supplier or indirectly as part of rent; (2) have yearly heating costs of at least $100; and (3) have a total household income that falls below federally established income guidelines for one month prior to application. The fuel assistance is offered through Rockingham Community Action. Grants will begin being disbursed in December 2011, but the time to apply is now. If you are facing hard times, you may also qualify for electric assistance - it is a separate program. Just ask about this program when you apply for fuel assistance. Again, call 1-800-639-3896 to set up your appointment!
Social Services Resources	10 TIPS ON PREVENTING THE FLU AND STAYING HEALTHY
click here for Resource Contact Information Tax Preparation Assistance (click here)	1. If you are ill, stay home from work or school until you have no fever for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medication. 2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and hot water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based (>60 % alcohol) hand gel. 3. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. 4. Place your used tissue in the waste basket. 5. Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. 6. Avoid close contact with individuals who are ill, remaining at least 6 feet away. 7. Avoid sharing eating utensils, cups. 8. Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of fluids, exercise and get plenty of sleep. 9. Wash frequently touched objects, such as door handles, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, remotes and phone receivers, with a household disinfectant. 10. Receive a flu shot, when vaccine is available.