Become a Patient
Families First is accepting new patients
Families First is accepting new patients in primary, dental, pediatric and prenatal care. We’re open to everyone – insured or uninsured, infants to seniors, individuals and families. All are welcome at our parenting & family programs too. Why Families First? Because we treat the whole person, and we make it easy!
Let’s Get Started!
Who can use this program?
Everyone
What should I do first?
- If you have a printer, you may fill out this Patient Intake Form (.pdf). Or you may ask us to mail you one.
- Read these pages from our Patient Handbook (.pdf)
- Print and sign the form.
- Mail or bring the form to:
Families First
100 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
If you have questions, call 603-422-8208 ext. 1
Then what?
If you have insurance, call to 603-422-8208 (press 1) to schedule your appointment. If you don’t have insurance, once we have processed your sliding scale application, we will call you to schedule your first appointment. When scheduling, let us know if you will need child care or translation.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to finalize paperwork. Bring your forms if you haven’t mailed them in. Ask for a Patient Handbook.
Bring a list of the medications you take, or the actual medications.
Bring your insurance co-payment or sliding-fee-scale payment.
Who can use this program?
Families First dental services are open to all children, teens, seniors, veterans and Families First Health Center patients, and to many other people too. Please call (603) 422-8208 ext. 3 for information.
What should I do first?
- If you have a printer, you may fill out this Patient Intake Form (.pdf). Or you may ask us to mail you one.
- Read these pages from our Patient Handbook (.pdf)
- Print and sign the form.
- Mail or bring the form to:
Families First
100 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
If you have questions, call 603-422-8208 ext. 3.
Then what?
If you have insurance, call to 603-422-8208 (press 1) to schedule your appointment. If you don’t have insurance, once we have processed your sliding scale application, we will call you to schedule your first appointment. When scheduling, let us know if you will need child care or translation.
When scheduling, let us know if you will need child care or translation.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to finalize paperwork. Bring your forms if you haven’t mailed them in. Ask for a Patient Handbook.
Bring a list of the medications you take, or the actual medications.
Bring your insurance copayment or sliding- fee scale payment.
Who can use this program?
Pregnant women
What should I do first?
- If you have a printer, you may fill out this Prenatal Intake Form (.pdf). Or you may ask us to mail you one.
- Read these pages from our Patient Handbook (.pdf)
- Print and sign the form.
- Mail or bring the form to:
Families First
100 Campus Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
If you have questions, call our prenatal nurse at 603-422-8208 ext. 108, or our social worker at ext. 142.
Then what?
Our prenatal social worker will call you to schedule your appointment. Let her know if you will need child care or translation.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to finalize paperwork. Bring your forms if you haven’t mailed them in. Ask for a Patient Handbook.
Bring a list of the medications you take, or the actual medications.
Bring your insurance co-payment or sliding- fee scale payment, if any.
Who can use this program?
Anyone who is uninsured or underinsured (high co-pay, high deductible) and meets income guidelines
What should I do first?
Fill out the Sliding Fee Application (.pdf). (This is also the last page of our Intake Form, so if you recently filled out that form, you’re all set.) If you have questions, call 603-422-8208 ext. 1
Then what?
After we receive your paperwork, we’ll call you to schedule your first appointment and let you know how much it will cost. Let us know if you will need child care or translation during your appointment.
Who can use this program?
Everyone
Then what?
One of our enrollment counselors will help you, on the phone or in person. There is no charge for this service.
Who can use this program?
Adults in temporary or unstable housing, and some others
What should I do first?
See schedule for a convenient time and location.
Then what?
Who can use this program?
Everyone
What should I do first?
- Read about programs and sign up online. You can also sign up at 603-422-8208 (press 2).
- Fill out the Family Center Registration Form (.pdf) now, or when you come to your first program.
Then what?
Come to the program you signed up for. If using our child care, please come a few minutes early to get your children settled.
Who can use this program?
Anyone who is at Families First for an appointment or family program
What should I do first?
- If you need child care during a Families First appointment in Portsmouth (health, dental, or insurance enrollment), ask the receptionist to schedule you for a time when child care is available. Then reserve your child’s spot online or at 603-422-8208 (press 2).
- If you need child care during a parenting class or group, sign up for program and child care online or at 603-422-8208 (press 2).
- Fill out the Family Center Registration Form (.pdf) now, or when you come to your first program.
Then what?
Come to the program or appointment you signed up for. Arrive a few minutes early to get your kids settled in child care (first door to the right of Families First entrance).
Who can use this program?
Current Families First Health Center patients
What should I do first?
Ask your Families First provider.
Then what?
Our staff will introduce you to one of our counselors or help you set up an appointment.
Who can use this program?
Families facing financial, health and other challenges
What should I do first?
Call 603-422-8208 x314.
Then what?
Our Family Services Director will talk with you about your needs. If she thinks a home visitor could help, she will have someone get in touch with you to get started.
