Senator Hassan Highlights Efforts to Expand Mental Health and Addiction Care, Support New Hampshire Businesses at Events Across the State

NEW HAMPSHIRE – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan made stops across New Hampshire this week to highlight efforts to expand access to mental health and addiction care, and support New Hampshire’s businesses driving innovation in aerospace, defense, and other advanced technologies. On Monday, Senator Hassan delivered remarks at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester's annual celebration, where she recognized the organization's work to provide mental health care and support to Granite Staters. “One of the things that I hear about the most from people in New Hampshire – whether they live in the North Country or in the southernmost populated parts of the state – is the challenges that they and their families have getting the mental health care that they need,” said Senator Hassan. “The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester is doing tremendous work to help address these challenges and ensure that more Granite Staters can get the care and support that they need.” Senator Hassan speaks at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester's annual celebration On Tuesday, Senator Hassan spoke at the Northeast Space, Technology, Trade and Research Expo Reception at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where she met with industry leaders and researchers working in fields like aerospace, defense, robotics, and other advanced technologies. During her remarks, the Senator highlighted New Hampshire's long history of innovation and the important role that Granite State businesses play in creating good-paying jobs, developing new technologies, and strengthening national security. She also discussed the challenges that rising costs and President Trump's tariffs pose to New Hampshire manufacturers. “Throughout our history, New Hampshire has continually reinvented its economy, adapting to world events and economic change, and finding new ways to pioneer advances in manufacturing,” said Senator Hassan. “What's behind our state's economic success? What makes New Hampshire different? It's our creativity, yes; also our ability to work together, and our resiliency and toughness. But behind all of that is one common thread responsible for our success: it's our love of freedom. It's our Live Free or Die spirit. That's what makes New Hampshire exceptional.” On Wednesday, Senator Hassan spoke at the ribbon cutting for Hope for NH Recovery's new Pivot Program in Manchester, which will provide short-term housing and support for Granite Staters experiencing addiction, mental health crises, or homelessness. The new program will provide a safe place for individuals in crisis to stay while they work with staff to find longer-term care and resources. “A common theme that I hear is about people who are struggling to get the help that they need when they are experiencing a crisis. Whether it's an addiction crisis, whether it is a mental health crisis, whether people find themselves without a safe place to call home, this is what the Pivot program is here to address,” said Senator Hassan. “The Pivot program is a testament to the progress and to the determination of everybody in this room and in the recovery community, especially the peer support community, which is critically important to people as they work hard to build a better future.” Senator Hassan speaks at the ribbon cutting of Hope for New Hampshire Recovery’s Pivot Program ###