Hope takes root here at Riverbend. Tuesday, December 2 marks Giving Tuesday. It’s a day of global generosity, and we invite you to join us in an act of kindness that makes a very real difference in someone’s life.

At 51°µÍř Mental Health, we see the hope that blossoms when someone receives support in their home, when an evening medication support visit prevents a crisis, and when a person with serious mental illness feels seen, valued, and connected.

Your gift fuels that hope. It strengthens services and sustains relationships.

Whether you choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation, your giving makes a difference. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us create healthier, more supportive communities.

To choose your giving option, please visit our donation page.

Together, we can foster hope and healing for those who need it most.

Thank you for your consideration. We are grateful for your continued commitment to mental health.

We are living in uncertain times and dealing with long lists of unknowns right now – including when things will “go back to normal” and what “normal” looks like. The one thing we are certain of is that more individuals will be seeking mental health and substance use disorder service in the months ahead, and we will be here to ensure no one goes without treatment.

NHMB made a dollar-for-dollar match to its employee contribution of more than $47,000 to Granite United Way, and distributed the funds evenly among 20 non-profit agencies selected by employee vote.

“We’re thankful for organizations like Riverbend, who tend to the mental health of our community members. The services they offer, addresses very important needs and we are happy to support them in any way we can,” said Philip Emma, President Merrimack County Savings Bank. “This was an excellent choice by our employees for a recipient organization. Riverbend has helped a countless number of people and families by providing services that promote recovery from mental illness and emotional distress. It’s an honor to give back to an organization that has done such a tremendous amount of good for so many.”

“I am very grateful to the generosity of NHMB and delighted to receive this donation on behalf of Riverbend,” said Peter Evers, President and CEO of Riverbend. “Contributions like this one make it possible for us to continue the critical work of strengthening and supporting the emotional and mental health of our community.”

19 other non-profits also received donations including the American Red Cross, the Boys & Girls Club of Central NH, Central NH VNA & Hospice, the Circle Program, the Concord Coalition to End 51°µÍřlessness, the Concord Family YMCA, David’s House, the Friendly Kitchen, Genesis Behavioral Health, Habitat for Humanity, Laconia Area Community Land Trust, Lakes Region Child Care Services, the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, New Beginnings, the NH Food Bank, the NH Humane Society, the Pope Memorial SPCA, the Salvation Army and Second Start.

Founded in 1963, 51°µÍř Mental Health Center is a private, non-profit organization providing specialized behavioral health services to more than 7,000 adults, children and families in central New Hampshire. Core services include 24-hour emergency services; counseling for children, adults and families; addiction and recovery services for those 18 and older; community support, vocational services and residential programs for adults and seniors. For more information, visit riverbendcmhc.org.

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, a mutual holding company, was formed in 2013 when two New Hampshire-based community banks, Meredith Village Savings Bank and Merrimack County Savings Bank, formally affiliated – the first relationship of its kind in New Hampshire. This strategic partnership has positioned the Banks to leverage each other’s strengths as they work together to advance a shared vision of maintaining and enhancing their community banking standards and values. MillRiver Wealth Management joined as a third subsidiary of NHMB in 2015, combining the financial advisory divisions of MVSB and The Merrimack.