About Us

The New Hampshire Speech-Language Hearing Association (NHSLHA) is a non-profit, professional association for speech-language pathologists, speech language assistants, and audiologists who practice in New Hampshire, and is the state-level affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Vision Statement: 

To improve the quality of and access to speech-language pathology and audiology services for all individuals in the state of New Hampshire. 

Mission: 

  • To promote the highest standards of preparation and practice in speech-language pathology, audiology, and their related fields by:

    1. Providing continuing education and networking/collaboration opportunities for professional growth and development; 

    2. Encouraging research in speech and hearing science, prevention, and evaluation and treatment of individuals with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders

  • To advocate for the rights of people with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders, including timely access to services to help them communicate and function effectively

  • To increase public awareness and positively influence public opinion concerning the professions and the individuals we serve

Licensing: 

NHSLHA is not a licensing board and does not govern state licensure for speech-language pathologists/assistants or audiologists.  For information regarding the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), click here 

Standards and Code of Ethics:

All professional members of the New Hampshire Speech-Language Hearing Association (NHSLHA) are expected to observe the Code of Ethics established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, found on the ASHA website, as well as the standards set by the New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Provider Governing Board. 

The Association shall also follow the nondiscrimination language set forth by ASHA’s Code of Ethics and Bylaws.

You can view the most recent NHSLHA Constitution and Bylaws here:

Constitution last updated and approved October 2025

Get Involved With One of Our Committees

Any NHSLHA member can join a committee! You don’t have to be on the board in order to get involved. Whether you have a little time, or a lot, you can choose a committee that is right for you. Email us today to join.

  1. Professional Development Committee

    • Organize and host the annual in-person conference

    • Organize and host webinar programs

  1. Legislative Committee 

    • Keep up to date on legislative bills in NH that affect the profession/consumers

    • Write testimony/testify about bills important to the profession

    • Write legislative grants to support lobbying services

    • Inform NHSLHA members of legislative activities

  1. Public Relations Committee

    • Publish periodic newsletter to send to members

    • Promote the professions on social media

    • Update the association’s website as needed

    • Host virtual meetups to facilitate networking

  1. Nominating Committee

    • Recommend individuals for various honors and awards

   5.  Interstate Committee

    • Collaborate with neighboring state associations to host events

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Contact Us

NHSLHA is not the licensing board. For licensing inquiries, please contact the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC).