For Schools
For School Districts & Administrators
A structured, NH DOE-aligned peer recovery program that your district implements and owns.
MLADC clinical oversight throughout. No ongoing external dependency after certification.
NH MTSS-B aligned
DOE professional development
District-owned after certification
Promising Futures grant eligible
What New Hampshire schools are navigating right now
40%
of NH high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness (YRBS 2023)
24%
chronic absenteeism rate in NH — nearly double the pre-pandemic level (NH DOE 2023)
57%
above pre-pandemic: national chronic absenteeism as of 2024 (AEI / Malkus)
Traditional school responses are largely adult-led and reactive. They respond after a student has already disengaged, escalated, or come to clinical attention. The gap between when a student begins struggling and when an adult becomes aware is precisely where this program intervenes — through structured, supervised peer leadership that strengthens school connectedness before concerns become crises
What this model is — and isn't
Not therapy
Not treatment
Not counseling
A supervised, policy-aligned leadership model
Peer leaders are trained student connectors — not clinicians. Every safety concern escalates immediately to a certified adult trainer. MLADC clinical oversight sits above all of it.
NH MTSS-B alignment — all three tiers
TIER 1-Universal Prevention
School-wide peer leader network strengthens protective factors, positive norms, and school connectedness for all students.
Tier 2 — Targeted Intervention
Certified peer leaders identify at-risk students early and refer to adult support through defined escalation protocols.
Tier 3 — Intensive Support
MLADC escalation protocols ensure high-risk students are connected to counselors, behavioral health providers, and individualized services.
Trainecd Staff follow structured escalation procedures that connect high-risk students to counselors, behavioral health providers, and individualized intervention services. Staff Trainer Certification builds sustainable district-level MTSS-B implementation capacity. Districts maintain program delivery independently following certification — no ongoing external delivery required.
Services available to your district
Standalone Clinical Consultation
On-call MLADC support for any NH school.
No program enrollment required.
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3
Staff Trainer Certification
Certifies your staff to implement and run the peer recovery program internally.
2
Relational Infrastructure Training
3-hour staff PD on peer influence and early identification. Standalone.
4
Student Peer Leader Program
6-module certification for student peer leaders, delivered by your certified trainer.
5
Clinical Consultation Add-On
Ongoing MLADC oversight for districts with the peer recovery program in place. Learn more →
Currently implemented in New Hampshire
Dover School District
Somersworth School District
Moultonborough School District
Your district may already have funding for this
The Promising Futures for NH grant — funded by NH DOE + NH DHHS — provides up to $25,000 per district to implement exactly what this program delivers. Your district applies. Live Free is the program your application describes.
$25,000
per district / year
NH DOE+ NH DHHS BDAS
Late summer
RFA opensannually
Ready to talk about your district?
Whether you're exploring options, ready to implement, or wondering if the Promising Futures grant could fund this — the best next step is a conversation. No commitment required.