Tough Topics
Everything you want to know, but really don’t want to ask.
Click the topic to find books and other materials in our catalog, or use the contact information for more help. From within the library, look in our Nonfiction section under the number listed.
If you or your loved ones are currently experiencing a mental health crisis and/or substance use crisis, please call or text the NH Rapid Response Access Point at 1-833-710-6477.
| Topic | Nonfiction #s | Helpful Organizations |
|---|---|---|
| Topic: Abortion | Nonfiction #s: 363.46 | Helpful Organizations: Lovering Health Center (Greenland): 603-436-7588 |
| Topic: Abusive Relationships | Nonfiction #s: 306.73, 363.82 | Helpful Organizations: HAVEN 24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 603-994-7233 |
| Topic: Aging & Ageism | Nonfiction #s: 155.67, 305.26, 362.6 | Helpful Organizations: National Institute on Aging: 800-222-2225 |
| Topic: Alcohol | Nonfiction #s: 362.292, 616.86 | Helpful Organizations: Safe Harbor Recovery Center: 603-570-9444 |
| Topic: Alzheimer's | Nonfiction #s: 616.831 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Anxiety | Nonfiction #s: 152..46, 616.8522 | Helpful Organizations: Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Topic: Bankruptcy | Nonfiction #s: 346.078, 346.73 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Body Acceptance | Nonfiction #s: 306.4613, 616.8 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Bullying | Nonfiction #s: 302.34, 371.58 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Cancer | Nonfiction #s: 616.99 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Child Abuse | Nonfiction #s: 362.7, 362.76 | Helpful Organizations: NH Child Protection Services: 800-894-5533 (in state) |
| Topic: Cutting/Self Harm | Nonfiction #s: 616.85, 616.8582 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Depression | Nonfiction #s: 616.85 | Helpful Organizations: Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Topic: Disability | Nonfiction #s: 309, 362.4 | Helpful Organizations: Disability Services: 884-872-4681 |
| Topic: Divorce & Custody | Nonfiction #s: 346.7301 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Drugs | Nonfiction #s: 362.29, 616.86 | Helpful Organizations: Safe Harbor Recovery Center: 603-570-9444 |
| Topic: Eating Disorders | Nonfiction #s: 616.8526 | Helpful Organizations: National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 866-662-1235 |
| Topic: Gambling Addiction | Nonfiction #s: 616.85 | Helpful Organizations: National Problem Gambling Helpline: 800-522-4700 |
| Topic: Gender Identity | Nonfiction #s: 305.3, 306.768 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Grief & Death | Nonfiction #s: 155.9, 155.937 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: HIV / AIDS | Nonfiction #s: 616.97 | Helpful Organizations: HIVinfo: 800-HIV-0440 |
| Topic: Homelessness | Nonfiction #s: 305.569, 362.5 | Helpful Organizations: Shelter Admission: Call 2-1-1 from any NH number* |
| Topic: Infertility | Nonfiction #s: 616.692, 618.178 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: LGBTQ+ | Nonfiction #s: 306.76 | Helpful Organizations: Seacoast Outright Youth Group: 603-552-5824 |
| Topic: Medical Marijuana | Nonfiction #s: 615.7287 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Mental Illness | Nonfiction #s: 362.2, 616.89 | Helpful Organizations: Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703, NH Rapid Response: 833-710-6477 |
| Topic: Miscarriage | Nonfiction #s: 618.3 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Neurodiversity & Autism | Nonfiction #s: 616.8588, 618.92 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: PTSD | Nonfiction #s: 616.8521 | Helpful Organizations: Seacoast Mental Health Center: 603-431-6703 |
| Topic: Pregnancy | Nonfiction #s: 618.2, 618.24 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Puberty | Nonfiction #s: 612.6 | Helpful Organizations: Try the Youth & Teen Nonfiction sections. |
| Topic: Racism | Nonfiction #s: 305.8 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Rape & Sexual Assault | Nonfiction #s: 362.883 | Helpful Organizations: HAVEN 24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 603-994-7233 |
| Topic: Self-Esteem | Nonfiction #s: 155.2, 158.1 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: Sex | Nonfiction #s: 613.9, 306.7 | Helpful Organizations: |
| Topic: STDs | Nonfiction #s: 616.95 | Helpful Organizations: CDC Info Hotline: 800-232-4636 |
| Topic: Suicide | Nonfiction #s: 362.28, 179.7 | Helpful Organizations: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 9-8-8 from any number |
If you or your loved ones are currently experiencing a mental health crisis,
please pick up the phone and dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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*2-1-1 NH connects you with up-to-date state services and referrals. Multilingual and TDD access available.
Outside of New Hampshire? Call 1.866.444.4211.