Strafford County Rochester District Mental Health Court 259 County Farm Rd Dover, NH 03820 Fax: (603)740-2055

Mental Health Court is a 3-phase intervention program designed for adults who have one or more misdemeanor-level offenses and who are eligible for appropriate services with Community Partners or qualifying Mental Health Agencies. It is a collaborative effort between the Rochester District Court, Strafford County Commissioners, and Community Partners. By working together, these agencies seek to provide court supervision, community monitoring, case management, and mental health treatment geared toward supporting and helping defendants maintain a more healthy lifestyle. Mental Health Court involves frequent court appearances, and random drug testing on a case by case basis, as well as group and individual counseling.

Mental Health Court awards incentives for healthy, appropriate behavior and imposes sanctions for negative behavior. Participants who do not comply with the regulations and conditions of MHC may be subject to sanctions  up to and including termination from Mental Health Court.

Mental Health Court has been in session since June of 2007.  All of the treatment team members volunteer their time to this rewarding Program.  There have been 18 participants in the Mental Health Court.  There have been five graduates that have completed and graduated this 12 month Program.  Visitors are welcome with prior authorization.  Please contact Mental Health Court Director Blair Rowlett.