62 of the 73 New Hampshire programs in our directory offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.
Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.
No payment accepted
0Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
0Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale.
Sliding fee scale
24The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
9The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
61Takes NH Medicaid. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
47Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.
New Hampshire Programs with Low-Cost or Medicaid Options
Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 61 to 62 of 62.
There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In New Hampshire, NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS) oversees publicly funded substance use services.
Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:
Pregnant women who inject drugs
Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
People who inject drugs
Everyone else
A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.
Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS), which handles state-funded treatment.
If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for NH Medicaid.
New Hampshire Medicaid and Addiction Treatment
61 of the 73 New Hampshire programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 47 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid.
State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on New Hampshire's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.
In New Hampshire, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by NH DHHS Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Licensing Unit (licenses substance use disorder residential treatment facilities under He-P 826). Check the state's provider list.
Other Free and Low-Cost Options
SAMHSA's National Helpline gives free, confidential treatment referrals and information, 24/7, in English and Spanish. It doesn't provide counseling.
If you're in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
None of the 73 New Hampshire programs in our directory report that they accept no payment or that a government agency runs them. Lower-cost care is still available: 24 programs use a sliding fee scale and 61 accept Medicaid. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS), which handles state-funded treatment.
Does New Hampshire Medicaid cover rehab?
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61 of the 73 New Hampshire programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.
How much does rehab cost without insurance?
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It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In New Hampshire, 24 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 9 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.
Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?
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Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS).
What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?
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A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.
Are there options for veterans and tribal members?
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Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.
15.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/
Program counts: data updated September 2026.
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