What do we do at The Upper Room?

  • We offer Services and programs to answer questions.
  • We connect you to community resources and referrals.
  • We provide educational programs that help individuals and families live healthier lives.
  • And much, much more. Please look around and see what great things we have to offer you and our community.

Parent Education Classes & Support Groups
Parenting Education Series - Parenting Resources
Winter 2019

  • Texting and Driving Workshop - Call for 2019 Schedule

    Texting and Driving Workshop

    Learn more about social media and how to discuss with your children what is and is not appropriate, as well as the potentially catastrophic consequences of distracted driving

    Call for 2019 Schedule


  • Parenting Children ages 1-4, starting Jan 14, 5:30-7pm FREE. Call to register.

    Millions of parents/grandparents and caregivers have achieved success with Active Parenting!

    1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! teaches stages of development and more. 

    Created by Active Parenting Publishers and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! is a multicultural video and discussion program for parents of children in the 1- to 4-year-old age group. This program addresses basic parenting skills and is perfect for the new parent.


    • When: January 14, 28, and Feb 4

    (and Feb 11 for snow make up date)

    • Time: 5:30- 7:00 PM.

    • Location: 36 Tsienneto Road Derry, NH

    • Cost: FREE , light refreshments.

    To register: Call our Parent Education Office 603-437-8477 x 22 or email mmoraros@urteachers.org

    More Info HERE

  • Pearls of Wisdom for Positive Parenting with Pam Miller Sallet Saturday January 12, 2019 from 9:30-11:30am

    Learn new strategies to decrease challenging behavior. Increase positive behaviors and create nurturing relationships with your children. 

    Hosted by the Upper Room.

  • Positive Solutions: Mondays April 2019 - Call to Register

    Understand your child’s challenging behavior and learn strategies to help your child learn appropriate behavior, while supporting their emotional development. (Recommended for parents of children age 10 and under). $20 per person, register by calling Michelle at 603-437-8477 x22.



  • Crossroads: a co-parenting class Mondays March 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm - Call to Register

    A workshop for co-parenting after divorce or separation. The workshop covers how to protect your child’s well-being by keeping the children out of the middle, allowing children to love both parents, and working on communication and recovery from a divorce or separation. $80 per person (includes manual), register by calling Michelle at 603-437-8477 x22.


    View Brochure HERE

  • Active Parenting: Teens Mondays January 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm - Call to Register

    Successfully meeting the challenges of parenting teens, this workshop provides guidance, including respectful discipline, clear communication, strategies to prevent risky behavior and encouraging your children. $50 per person (includes manual), register by calling Michelle at 603-437-8477 x22.

  • 1-2-3 Magic and More Call for 2019 Schedule

    Build strong, positive relationships with your children and overcome the stress that can take the fun out of parenting. Easy-to-learn strategies that work—for age groups from

    toddlers through adolescents. $45 per person, register by emailing Michelle at ext 22.

  • Weekly Support Groups (FREE), all held at The Upper Room:

    Reflections - for families working with the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) -  Mondays, 5:30 - 7pm

    Please call x22 to register.


    TIPS—for teens and young parents up to age 23 (childcare provided) Wed, 5:00 pm—7:00 pm


    UR Parents Support Group—for parents of teens Thurs., 6:30—7:30 pm


    CONNECT—for parents of children ages 0-6 (childcare provided) call The Upper Room for more information


    To register for Parenting Education classes: 

    call Michelle, 603-437-8477 x22


Parenting children ages 1-4

Starting:
January 14, 5:30-7pm - FREE

Millions of parents/grandparents and caregivers have achieved success with Active Parenting!
1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! teaches stages of development and more. 
Created by Active Parenting Publishers and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! is a multicultural video and discussion program for parents of children in the 1- to 4-year-old age group. This program addresses basic parenting skills and is perfect for the new parent.

• When: January 14, 28, and Feb 4
(and Feb 11 for snow make up date)
• Time: 5:30- 7:00 PM.
• Location: 36 Tsienneto Road Derry, NH
• Cost: FREE , light refreshments.
To register: Call our Parent Education Office 603-437-8477 x 22 or email mmoraros@urteachers.org
More Info

Crossroads of Parenting & Divorce

Starting:  March, 11, 5:30pm-7pm

This seminar, for separated, divorcing, and divorced parents, offers five steps to prevent divorce abuse— a specific type of emotional abuse that divorcing parents cause when, in their anger and bitterness, they lose sight of their child’s needs.


Crossroads of Parenting & Divorce is a seminar that uses enlightening video scenes, and discussion to demonstrate common co-parenting challenges and possible solutions and ideas .

• When: March 11, 18, and 25. ( and April 1 for snow make up date)
• Time: 5:30- 7:00 PM
• Location: 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry NH 03038
• Cost: $80 includes book/certificate available at end of class*
To register: Call our Parent Education Office 603-437-8477 x 22
*Financial Assistance Provided if needed. 
View Brochure

2019 Workshop series for Early Childhood Professionals

Hosted by Salem Family Resources and The Upper Room
Registrations are NOW open for all of these great, affordable 
professional development opportunities.

January 2019 Programs

The Importance of Routines & Consistency

More Info

Community Resources & Getting Parents to Connect

More Info
Core Knowledge Areas addressed, Professional Development Certificates will be awarded.
Register for these workshops online: http://www.salemfamilyresources.org/Register (or contact SFR)
$17 with registration and fee received $20 paying at door -walk ins - if space is available.
Workshop presentations may be subject to change.

2019 Workshop series for Early Childhood Professionals Program Listings

  • The Importance of Routines & Consistency; January 8, 2019

    The Importance of Routines & Consistency


    Tuesday January 8 at 6:30 PM at Woodbury Middle School 206 Main St. Salem  Snow date: Jan 15


    Presented by: 

    Pam Miller Sallet, MS Ed, EC Master Professional Workshop Trainer


    Pam has worked for over 30 years in the early childhood field.Additionally, she works on a regional and state basis to promote family involvement and education, inclusion of children with special needs, and child engagement.


    Description:  Routines give young children a sense of security and help them develop self-discipline.  Children, like many of us, handle change best if it is expected and occurs in the context of a familiar routine. A predictable routine allows children to feel safe, and to develop a sense of mastery in handling their lives. As this sense of mastery is strengthened, they can tackle larger unpredictable changes without anxiety or challenging behavior. We will discuss specific benefits for children and adults when routines are consistently managed. Participants will be given strategies, resources, ideas for communication with parents, and problem solving.

  • Community Resources & How to get Parents to Connect; January 22, 2019

    Community Resources & How to get Parents to Connect


    Tuesday January 22 at 6:30 PM at the Upper Room 36 Tsienneto Road  DERRY  (Snow date: Jan 31)


    Presented by:   Janis Lilly, M.Ed., Program Coordinator, Teen Information for Parenting Success (TIPS) and Healthy Families America, the Upper Room, a family resource center,


    Description: Do you get questions from parents you just don't simply know how to answer? Have you ever felt discouraged at your lack of understanding just what is out there for families in need of help? 


    Join us for an overview of what programs are available both nationally and in New England for a variety of topics that your families may be facing.


    Core Knowledge Areas: "Building Family & Community Relationships" "Promoting Child Growth & Development"

  • Play with a Purpose; February 19, 2019

    Play with a Purpose

    Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 PM at The Upper Room 36 Tsienneto Rd, Derry. (Snow date: Feb 21)

  • Making the Best of Transition Times; March 12, 2019

    Making the Best of Transition Times

    Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 PM at The Upper Room 36 Tsienneto Rd, Derry Snow date: Mar 19

  • Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Services; March 26, 2019

    Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Services

    Linda Douglas, M.Ed., CTSS NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

    March 26, 6:30 PM at Woodbury Middle School

    206 Main St. Salem

  • Use the Force, Luke! Strategies for Managing Number One, First!; April 2, 2019

    Use the Force, Luke! Strategies for Managing Number One, First!

    For Parents, Family care-givers and ECEs

    Charlie Appelstein, MSW

    April 2 6:30 PM at Woodbury Middle School 206 Main St. Salem

  • Difficult Conversations: How to talk to Parents about their Children; May 7, 2019

    Difficult Conversations: How to talk to Parents about their Children

    May 7, 6:30 PM at Woodbury Middle School 206 Main St. Salem

  • Diversity and Cultural Competence in our Early Childhood Settings; June 4, 2019

    Diversity and Cultural Competence in our Early Childhood Settings

    June 4,  6:30 PM at The Upper Room 36 Tsienneto Rd Derry 

What is the Upper Room to you? 

This wonderful video was created for our 17th Annual Family Matters Auction held November, 2018 at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry NH.  Please watch it and see how important The Upper Room is to so many people in our community.  Thank you!
JOIN US!
Upcoming Events, Programs & Helpful Workshops to sign up for, Pass It On!!!

EVOLVE!

EVOLVE!

EVOLVE!

Starting September 12, 2018

Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm


Cost: FREE

Where: The Upper Room - 36 Tsienneto Rd. Derry


  • Ever feel upset, concerned or out of sorts?
  • Introducing a group for girls ages 13-18 to come & talk about todays challenges that cause stress and worry.
  • Talk about your hopes, your dreams and more.

Registration Required

Facilitator:  Sue Schick, M.A.

Call 603-437-8477 ext. 16


Light refreshments will be provided.

Connect

Family Wellness Greater Derry Family Outreach (GDFO)

CONNECT!  Now Meeting Monthly!


What Day?  Third Friday of Every Month

What Time? Starts at 12:30

Where?  Derry Public Library 

How Much?  FREE


Groups are free, call to register: 603-437-8477 x 27


Meet other parents & bring your children! Support, discussion & coffee for the parents, grandparents & caregivers caring for young children 0-6.


Childcare is provided & children are welcome, 

play and activities available while the adults meet.

Family Wellness

Family Wellness Greater Derry Family Outreach (GDFO)

Family Wellness Greater Derry Family Outreach (GDFO)


Providing in-home parenting education & counseling


Being a parent is hard work. Children don't come with a manual. You don't have to go it alone. You can get help for your family at no cost through the Greater Derry Family Outreach Program.


Call to register:  603-437-8477, x24


SNAP

SNAP Application Assistance

Get SNAP application help at The Upper Room


Get assistance with SNAP applications:

3rd Monday Of Each Month from 10am-1pm.


A representative from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) will be stationed at The Upper Room to help people fill out the application paperwork to get help with groceries.


If you can't wait for an appointment, please feel free to fill out the application online at:  www.nhfoodbank.org/nheasy


Weekly Support Groups

Weekly Support Groups

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS

(FREE)


REFLECTIONS

Monday, 5:30—7:00 pm

For families working with the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)

Call to register:  603-437-8477, x22

Reflections Flyer Download


TIPS

Wednesday, 5:00 pm—7:00 pm 

For teens and young parents up to age 23, 

(childcare available). 


UR PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday 6:30- 7:30 pm 

For parents of teens. 


CONNECT

Call to confirm:  603-437-8477, x22

For parents of children ages 0-6, (childcare available). 

There is a flyer on our Connect Page with more info. Fridays 11-12


YAS

More Info

Young Adult Strategies! (YAS)

Family Wellness Greater Derry Family Outreach (GDFO)

Young Adult Strategies! (YAS)

A new group for Young Adults 18-25!

Open meeting, stop by!


6 PM Thursdays - Drop-in


Announcing a new program for young adults 18-25 who are wondering about the struggles they might be having with relationships or employment -- in general, the tough transition to adulthood!  


Groups are FREE & open meetings Monday's at 6pm!


Call for more info:  603-437-8477, x24

YAS

Young adult needing support

Young Adult Strategies to promote the health and well-being of young adults.  By addressing barriers, supporting needs, and offering short and long term support for those who are concerned about work, substance use, mental health, relationships, and leading to connectedness to the services they need. 


YAS will address concerning behaviors, provide educational and group support, and make appropriate referrals for those services we do not provide, by bridging and assisting those seeking help.


Sessions are FREE, call for more information: Michelle James, Program Coordinator, at 603-437-8477 x22 

Email: mjames@urteachers.org


YAS Flyer - Download File


1-2-3 Magic and More

1-2-3 Magic and More

1-2-3 Magic and More


June 3rd, 10th & 17th 

6:30- 8:00 pm


November 5th, 19th & 26th

6:30 pm- 8:00 pm


Cost: $45/person


Build strong, positive relationships with your children and overcome the stress

that can take the fun out of parenting. Easy-to-learn strategies that work—for

age groups from toddlers through adolescents 

Drugs & Alcohol. Your Choice Workshop for Teens & Parent

Drugs & Alcohol, Your Choice Workshop for Teens and Parents

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

 and Your Choice Workshop for Teens and Parent

June 24th- 6:30- 8:30 pm



Cost: FREE


Learn about the consequences of using over-the-counter and prescription

drugs, alcohol and marijuana and how drugs negatively impact each individual’s

brain and body. Better understand the serious and life threatening

consequences caused by misusing drugs, as well as the power of choice. 

Digital Footprint, Texting and Driving Workshop

Digital Footprint, Texting and Driving Workshop

Digital Footprint, Texting and Driving Workshop

6:30 – 8:00 pm- September 17th


Cost: FREE


Learn more about social media and how to discuss with your children what is and is not

appropriate, as well as the potentially catastrophic consequences of distracted driving.

POSITIVE SOLUTIONS for Families

Positive Solutions for Families

POSISTIVE SOLUTIONS for Families

September 24th, October 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th

6:30- 8:30


Cost: $20 per person


Understand your child’s challenging behavior and learn strategiesto help your child learn appropriate behavior while supporting their emotional development. (Recommended for parents of children age 10 and under)

PARENTING EDUCATION SERIES

Updated Schedule for 2018-2019

PARENTING EDUCATION SERIES 

Fall 2018 & Winter- Summer 2019


Call  603-437-8477, x22 to find out about scheduling or any quesitons. 


FULL SCHEDULE BELOW - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD!

MORE of 2019 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

FALL 2019 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!



What is the fresh Cookbook?

What is the fresh Cookbook?


The Hannaford fresh Cookbook is a newly released cookbook that contains the best fresh Magazine recipes that Hannaford customers have enjoyed for years. These recipes are perfect for everyday cooking and special occasions. During July & August, the Derry Hannaford store is donating $5 to The Upper Room each time the fresh Cookbook is purchased.


How much does the fresh Cookbook cost?


The fresh Cookbook costs $10, with $5 of that purchase price going to support The Upper Room!
Oue 2017 Auction was a HUGE success & we're looking forward to this years!  Thank you to all of our supporters and donors who make it a marvelous night! More pictures from 2017 here 
Are you ready to sign up for this years Auction?  
Sign up HERE
None of this
would be possible without the help of our wonderful sponsors! 
List of Sponsors
THANK YOU!!!
OUR 3rd Annual RACE WAS AWESOME!
Our 3rd Annual TURRFF 5K/10K Road Race
was held
 April 8, 2018
Thanks to you!
WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!
THANK YOU to everyone that participated & came to enjoy time with us.  Everyone had a terrific time and we got to meet a lot of fantastic new people!

WED., AUG 15TH 3 - 6 p.m.
DON BALL PARK, HUMPHREY RD. DERRY
Join the fun and bring the whole gang!
In partnership with community sponsor, Derry Parks and Recreation Department, we’re pleased to announce an even bigger venue with more ice cream, more activities and more fun!
How to talk to your children about tragedy 
nora®
We appreciate being chosen as a charity of nora flooring solutions in Salem, their long term support and volunteering have truly improved the experience for both customers and staff through their multiple capital improvement projects. 

nora® has adopted us 4 years ago and offered thousands of dollars worth of improvements and volunteer hours to better the lives of others.

Strengthening individuals and families by providing them with education and resources needed to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.

Our Mission

We have many programs for young people, designed to educate and support.

Programs for Teens

Helping parents & caregivers

Family Programs

Changing Lives & Building Community Together
Serving people throughout southern New Hampshire - serving over 40 communities!

We are a non-profit Family Resource Center, committed to the development of strong individuals and families in Southern New Hampshire and beyond. The Upper Room has a team of dedicated professionals who are actively working to improve the family life of the citizens of Derry and surrounding communities, in a way that is unique to any place in New Hampshire.

The mission of The Upper Room is:

"Strengthening individuals and families by providing them with education, services and resources needed to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives."
Visit our Events page for a full list of upcoming events and programs 
or scroll to below for this month's calendar!
Celebrating families for 32 years in 2018!
Discover more about our Young Adult Strategies program.
Come by our office to learn how this program could benefit you or the young adult in your life.
Some of Our Many Programs: 
Parenting Babies & Toddlers?
Interested in Community Service?
Learn about Drug & alcohol misuse or anger management
Parenting a Teen?
Are you or someone you know avoiding Juvenile Court?
High School Credentials!
Community Service Learning Opportunities (CSLO) The Upper Room Derry, NH
Community Service Learning Opportunities

Connect, a parent child group meeting the needs of families today.  Call x 24 for more  information.
Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion Program
Parent Education Classes and Support Groups
UR Parents Support Group Weekly support group for parents of teenagers
Our Calendar is always being updated and added to.  If you have any questions, please call or message us on Facebook.

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