ABOUT US
WHAT DOES LRMHC DO?
Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC), is a private, non-profit organization designated by the State of New Hampshire as the community mental health center serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties in New Hampshire. Founded in 1966, LRMHC provides comprehensive, integrated mental health treatment for people living with – and recovering from – mental illness and/or emotional distress. In Fiscal Year 2021, LRMHC’s 200 employees served 3,956 children, adults, older adults and families and provided $284,000 in charity care.
Core programs include: counseling & mental health services for children and adults, psychiatric emergency services, addiction treatment and recovery, residential and employment programs for adults, neurocognitive services for older adults and community wellness education. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all of our work, and we are committed to our mission of providing quality, accessible and integrated behavioral and physical health care services. Recovery is possible.
We work in partnership with other healthcare providers, hospitals, law enforcement, corrections, courts, school districts, social workers and public health officials. We provide a continuum of care for our patients and improve the quality of life in the Lakes Region.
MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION
Lakes Region Mental Health Center’s mission is to provide integrated mental and physical health care for people with mental illness while creating wellness and understanding in our communities.
OUR VISION
Lakes Region Mental Health Center is the community leader in providing quality, accessible and integrated mental and physical health care services, delivered with dedication and compassion.
VALUES
OUR VALUES
Respect: We conduct our business and provide services with respect and professionalism.
Advocacy: We advocate for those we serve through enhanced collaborations, community relations and political action.
Integrity: We work with integrity and transparency, setting a moral compass for the agency.
Stewardship: We are effective stewards of our resources for our clients and our agency’s health.
Excellence: We are committed to excellence in all programming and services.
Diversity: We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for everyone, where all voices are heard and diversity is celebrated.
WHAT AREA DOES LRMHC SERVE?
Lakes Region Mental Health Center serves Belknap and southern Grafton county in New Hampshire.
Towns: Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Center Harbor, Ellsworth, Gilford, Gilmanton, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, Laconia, Meredith, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney, Sanbornton, Thornton, Tilton, & Wentworth.
LRMHC offices are located in Laconia and Plymouth.
DONATE
Your gift helps Lakes Region Mental Health Center provide critical services that thousands of Lakes Region residents rely upon each and every day. See below on other ways to donate or email bvachon@lrmhc.org for more information.
DONATE BY MAIL
Lakes Region Mental Health Center
Attn: Development Office
40 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246
TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFTS
Express your support, respect, gratitude or love for a special person in your life with a tribute or memorial gift to the LRMHC. Give a gift you can truly feel good about. Simply use our secure online donation and include your honorarium or memorial.
BEQUESTS
There are many ways in which you can leave a legacy. Our donors have many options for creating a lasting and mutually beneficial gift. These include bequests of cash, securities, real estate and personal property; charitable gift annuities, and the gift of life insurance and retirement plan assets.
Your gift to the Lakes Region Mental Health Center may be tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization (tax identification number 02-0272138). Our legal name is Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
Sunshine Fisk
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Vladimir Jelnov
Chief Operations Officer
Christine Alvarez
Director of Human Resources
Sue Drolet
Director of Technology, Quality & Compliance
Steve Blongy
Director of Development & Public Relations
Bethanie Vachon
Director of Acute Services
Kimberly Goldberg
Director of Substance Use Disorder Program
Chelsea Lemke
Director of Community Support Program
Daniel Ventola
Director of Children & Family Program
Charlotte Hassett
Director of Neurological treatment and service access
Alison O’Neill
Director of Residential Support Services
Celyne Godbout
2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, Laconia
Laura LeMien
Vice President, Laconia
Peter Minkow
Treasurer, GILMANTON
Kyril Mitchell
Secretary, Laconia
Rev. Judith Wright
EPPING
Patricia Bailey
Holderness
Erin Crangle
Laconia
Samantha Kokua
New Hampton
Deborah Pendergast
Laconia
Marsha Bourdon
Northwood
Gloria Thorington
gilford
Ann Nichols
laconia
Steven Orton
Laconia
Matt Soza
holderness
Jannine Sutcliffe
tilton
Kim Di Salvo
Director Emeritus, Laconia
Edward McFarland
Committee Member, Laconia
Jerry Fleischman
Committee Member, concord
Karen LaSella
Committee Member, Laconia
Holly Ruggieri
Committee Member,Gilford
Lauren benson
Committee Member, sanbornton
amy Gregoire
Committee Member,Gilford
Julia Hirshan Hart
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Copays are expected at time of service. LRMHC accepts most major medical insurances, Medicaid, Medicare and offers a sliding fee scale for patients who meet financial guidelines. We also offer assistance regarding application of benefits.
LRMHC provides services to diverse and minority populations including LGBTQ+ groups and individual therapy. Language Interpreter Services are available. All client information shared with LRHMC is kept confidential within the limits of the law. LRMHC does not discriminate according to age, sex, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
Copays & Insurances
Copays are expected at time of service. LRMHC accepts most major medical insurances, Medicaid, Medicare and offers a sliding fee scale for patients who meet financial guidelines. We also offer assistance regarding application of benefits.
Diversity & Inclusion
LRMHC provides services to diverse and minority populations including LGBTQ+ groups and individual therapy. Language Interpreter Services are available. All client information shared with LRHMC is kept confidential within the limits of the law. LRMHC does not discriminate according to age, sex, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.