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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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We had an amazing morning at @Graniteymca of Downt We had an amazing morning at @Graniteymca of Downtown Manchester for our Youth Wellness & Prevention Collaborative’s Annual Highlights Meeting! 🤍 

This year, over 45 organizations came together across 9 meetings and 2 professional development workshops. We’re grateful for everyone’s dedication and excited to keep building a healthier, stronger Manchester! Special thanks to our partner, @amoskeaghealth for their incredible support since the collaborative began in 2024. 

Learn more about the collaborative's initiative here 🔗https://makinithappen.org/youth-wellness-prevention-initiative/

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The Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative is ba The Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative is back for the fall!

If you hadn't already heard: 
Overdose deaths in August were 0 (for the first time since 2015!)
The total # of overdoses are down.
Everyone is working hard to continue these trends.

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Hey caregivers and parents! Join us for our upco Hey caregivers and parents! 

Join us for our upcoming Raising Resilience Workshops:

- Every Thursday starting September 17th - October 22 virtually via zoom from 12-1 PM.
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- One session 9/27 virtual via zoom from 9 AM - 3 PM

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We’ll chat about family communication, parenting tips, and how to support our youth. Let’s come together to build a healthier more resilient community! 🤍

Ideal for parents and caregivers of youth grades 5-9.

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