Peer Support in NH: Building Recovery After a DUI
- Nick Pigeon
- Sep 11, 2025
- 3 min read
Facing a DUI in New Hampshire
Getting a DUI or DWI in New Hampshire is overwhelming. The process can feel like a maze of acronyms — IDCMP intake, LADC evaluation, and the 20-hour IDEP class. For many, it seems like nothing more than a set of boxes to check.
But recovery is about more than just compliance. It’s about putting your life back together, finding real support, and rebuilding trust in yourself. That’s where peer support comes in.
What Is Peer Support?
Peer support is simple but powerful: people with lived experience in recovery offering support, encouragement, and guidance to others. Unlike traditional therapy, peer support isn’t clinical — it’s based on connection, shared experiences, and hope.
In New Hampshire, peer support is widely available and free through Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). These centers are safe, welcoming spaces where people can meet recovery coaches, join groups, and connect to community resources.
For more on the Pillars of Peer Support, Check out one of my previous Posts -> What Are the Four Pillars of Recovery? A Look at Peer Support and Professional Care in NH
Where to Find Peer Support in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has a strong network of Recovery Community Organizations across the state. Some examples include:
HOPE for NH Recovery - Manchester, NH
SOS Recovery Community Organization - Dover, NH, Exeter, NH, and Rochester, NH
Revive Recovery - Nashua, NH
Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region - Laconia, NH
You can view the full statewide list here: 👉 NH Recovery Resources
Each center offers recovery coaching, support groups, community activities, and more — all designed to help you stay connected and supported.
Many of these agencies will offer other servics, like Ear Acupuncture, Sound Bowl Healing, Yoga, Self-Help Meetings.
How Recovery Coaching Supports DUI Aftercare
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you already know the requirements: an IDCMP intake, a Substance Use Disorder Evaluation with an LADC, case management, and the 20-hour IDEP class. Meeting those requirements is critical, but it’s only part of the picture.
Recovery coaching can help you:
Stay accountable as you work through the IDCMP process.
Manage stress, trauma, and substance use triggers.
Build positive connections that support long-term wellness.
Find encouragement from people who understand what you’re going through.
When paired with professional counseling and state-approved DUI education, peer support becomes a powerful tool for building a new foundation in life.
Special Offer: $50 Off IDEP Classes for Remainder of 2025
At Through Liberty Counseling in Bedford, NH, we believe in rewarding people who invest in themselves. That’s why we’re offering a $50 discount on your 20-hour IDEP class if you are actively involved with a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) in New Hampshire for the remainder of 2025.
It’s our way of encouraging community engagement and supporting you in taking recovery seriously — not just meeting the minimum requirements.
Why This Matters: A Holistic Approach to DUI Aftercare
Completing the IDCMP process is necessary, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. By combining counseling, peer support, and holistic wellness, you can move beyond compliance and into real healing.
Our team at Through Liberty Counseling includes specialists in trauma therapy, substance use counseling, faith-based counseling, first responder wellness, and holistic practices like ear acupuncture. We are here to guide you through the IDCMP process in Bedford, NH and help you rediscover your strengths along the way.
Take the First Step Today
You don’t have to navigate this process alone. With the right combination of professional counseling, peer recovery support, and holistic care, you can rebuild your life and move forward with clarity.
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