Jennifer Wolfe

I am a clinical social worker in Nashua, NH and work with many people who are struggling with mental health. Substance use continues to be a pressing issue in New Hampshire with 9.1% of the population struggling with the use of substances, which is higher than the national average of 7.4% (SAMHSA). There's more we can do to ensure that patients receive the treatment and services they need. House Bill 751 would improve our substance use treatment system by strengthening patient protections and ensuring high quality services across the state. Ultimately decreasing the amount of granite staters using substances. This creates better outcomes for many things, less strain on emergency rooms and emergency response teams and safer communities, just to name a few. Please vote in support of HB 751 to continue the progress our state has made in helping citizens heal from substance use issues. Thank you for your time and consideration, Jennifer Wolfe, LICSW Nashua, NH