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For many people in recovery, the work doesn't end after an initial stabilization period — it deepens. Forge Health of Manchester's outpatient programs are built for exactly that phase. The standard Outpatient Program offers structured therapeutic support with flexibility for individuals who are reintegrating into work, family, and community life. For those who need more frequent clinical contact, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides a higher level of care without requiring residential placement.

This step-down model is particularly valuable for people leaving residential treatment or those whose recovery requires more ongoing clinical engagement than a once-weekly appointment can provide. Both programs are available in Manchester, NH, with weekday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Substance use and mental health rarely travel alone. Forge Health of Manchester directly addresses this reality through its focus on co-occurring disorders and trauma, including PTSD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the primary therapeutic method at the center, is a well-established approach for people managing both addiction and the lasting effects of trauma. Rather than treating these conditions separately, the clinical model here treats them as interconnected — because for most people, they are.

This dual diagnosis focus matters for long-term recovery outcomes. Individuals who receive treatment only for substance use, without attention to underlying trauma or mental health conditions, face a steeper road. Forge Health's approach acknowledges that sustainable recovery often requires working through what drives the substance use, not just the use itself.

Forge Health of Manchester is one of the outpatient addiction treatment centers in New Hampshire that explicitly serves veterans as a defined population. TRICARE is accepted, which removes a significant financial barrier for active-duty service members, veterans, and their dependents seeking substance abuse treatment or co-occurring disorder care. The intersection of military service, trauma, and substance use is a well-documented clinical reality, and having a provider who lists veterans as a core population — rather than an afterthought — is a meaningful distinction.

For veteran families navigating the recovery process, knowing that a center is equipped to understand military-connected experiences can be as important as any specific program feature. Forge Health's combination of trauma-informed CBT, dual diagnosis capability, and TRICARE acceptance positions it as a substantive option for this community in the Manchester area.

Accessing addiction treatment and outpatient recovery programs shouldn't be limited by financial barriers. Forge Health of Manchester accepts a broad range of payment options: Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. This range of accepted coverage means the center is accessible to a wide cross-section of adults in Manchester and Hillsborough County — from those with employer-sponsored insurance to those relying on state or federal benefits.

The center is located at 1750 Elm Street, Suite 103, in Manchester, NH 03104. For questions about coverage or to get started, the center can be reached at (603) 865-1706 or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.