The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center

The Upper Room is a non-profit Family Resource Center in Derry, NH serving Southern New Hampshire and beyond. 

MISSION "Strengthen individuals and families by providing them with education, services and resources needed to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives."

WHAT WE DO

The Upper Room offers 24 services and programs supporting families, teens, young adults and those in need.

Family Wellness Programs

• Parent Education - classes and workshops 
• Kinship Navigation - case management and group support for caregivers and their children
• Greater Derry Family Outreach - short-term in-home support
• Connect - parent/child (ages 0-6) monthly playgroup and resources
• Tools and Information for Parenting Success Program - education and support for parents (ages 13-25) and their children
• Parent and Caregiver Cafe - support group for those raising teens

• Health and Behavioral Education 
  • Topics such as substance use, anger management, shoplifting, and risks of vaping.
• Teen Groups: 
  • Expressions creative group for middle schoolers.
  • Mindful Teens Network - discussion group.
• Community Service Learning Opportunities - local service projects for teens

Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Program

• Alternative to Court - for first time juvenile offenders referred for out-of-court personalized plans of accountability. 

• High School Equivalency Test Prep (HiSET) - classes and testing in partnership with local high school
• Rejuven8 Program - academic support during high school suspension 

Human Services

• Food Pantry 
• Agency Navigation - short-term case management
• Positive Couching Strategies - one on one social and emotional support for Teens
• Concrete Supports - such as diapers, food, holiday support, clothing, baby items, backpacks, family fun packs,

Awards and Recognition

Family Resource Center of Quality (FRC-Q) 2021-2027 designated by the Wellness and Primary Prevention Council. 

GuideStar's Platinum Transparency Profile Listing 2023-26. 

2026 Community Anchor Award presented at the Family Resource Center Network Conference 
2023 Community Service Award presented at the Annual Dinner of YMCA

2021 Best of Award presented by The Derry News 

2020 Neighborhood Champion Award Bank of America