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Don’t Miss Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training September 15, 3 pm – 4 pm

Don’t Miss Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training September 15, 3 pm – 4 pm

by Chris Duhaime | Oct 1, 2025 | Resiliency Essentials

Join us for a one-hour training on Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention curriculum. This training is specifically for school health professionals who are interested in learning more about suicide prevention. This event is hosted by Makin’ It...
Resource Navigator Map Connects You with Vital Services

Resource Navigator Map Connects You with Vital Services

by Chris Duhaime | Dec 20, 2024 | Recovery Ready Community

In collaboration with Manchester’s Health Department and Homelessness Initiatives, Makin’ It Happen recently created a Manchester Resource Navigator Map. This was designed to help connect you to vital resources and services available in Manchester, such as food...
“Talk Saves Lives” Training December 19, 2024, 3 pm – 4 pm via Zoom

“Talk Saves Lives” Training December 19, 2024, 3 pm – 4 pm via Zoom

by Chris Duhaime | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us for this free suicide prevention training hosted by Makin’ It Happen and open for anyone who lives or works in the Greater Manchester region (Manchester, Hooksett, Bedford, Deerfield, New Boston, Auburn, Candia, Goffstown). “Talk Saves Lives” is the...
Presenting…A New Canvas For The Manchester School District Welcome Center!

Presenting…A New Canvas For The Manchester School District Welcome Center!

by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603

Yesterday, Makin’ It Happen had the opportunity to present a photo collage to the Manchester School District and Manchester Proud for their new Family Welcome Center! The canvas featured pictures captured at CelebratED in which participating students can be shown...
Makin’ It Happen and AFSP Train Manchester School District 4th Graders!

Makin’ It Happen and AFSP Train Manchester School District 4th Graders!

by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Resiliency Essentials

Throughout the past month, Makin’ It Happen team members, Kayt, Janelle, Ashley, and Kay collaborated with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to educate Manchester School District’s 4th Graders in Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health! They were able to...
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Our December YW&PC Spotlight... New Futures! For 2 Our December YW&PC Spotlight... New Futures!
For 25+ years, New Futures has empowered Granite Staters to advocate for healthier communities—training 1,800+ people in 2025 to engage in effective, nonpartisan legislative advocacy. Learn more at new-futures.org.
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Don't forget to register for our virtual enCompass Don't forget to register for our virtual enCompass training on January 12th from 9 AM - 4:30 PM! This evidence-based training is a part of the anti-stigma curriculum focused on the science of addiction. Learn how to engage someone in a conversation about their substance use, how to set healthy boundaries, enabling vs helping, and more! 

This is a free training to anyone who lives or works in the Greater Manchester region. 

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Have you heard of the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count? Have you heard of the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count? 
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Start the New Year off right by signing up for our Start the New Year off right by signing up for our January Trainings! ✨🗓️
Self-Care Workshop @ Hooksett Library: January 5th from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
QPR for Law Enforcement and First Responders (Virtual): January 8th from 3PM-4PM
enCompass Anti-Stigma Training (Virtual): January 12th from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (This training qualifies for CEUs under the NH NASW Board, NH Prevention Board, and NH LADC Professionals Board.)
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