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Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Success!

Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Success!

by Makin It Happen | Jan 22, 2024 | Featured, Happening Now, Recovery

On January 17 and 18, 58 representatives from a wide variety of community serving organizations gathered at Elliot Hospital for the Hillsborough County-Northern Judicial District Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Workshop. This event, hosted by The Elliot, was for...
Onto The Next Big Thing: Saying Goodbye to Jane Skantze

Onto The Next Big Thing: Saying Goodbye to Jane Skantze

by Makin It Happen | Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Uncategorized

In March of 2020, Makin’ It Happen welcomed Jane Skantze as our Community Impact Manager, and over the course of almost four years, she made an indelible mark on the organization. Now, as we bid her farewell, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the...
Youth Leadership Training 2023

Youth Leadership Training 2023

by Makin It Happen | Jan 8, 2024 | Happening Now, Makin’ It Happen in the 603

On December 13 and 14, 2023, 44 youth and their advisors from 7 different high schools within the Greater Manchester Region gathered at the See Science Center to participate in a Youth Leadership Training, presented by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America(CADCA)....

And The Winner Is…

by Makin It Happen | Dec 13, 2023 | Bedford, Goffstown, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, They Made It Happen

At Makin’ It Happen’s Red Ribbon Breakfast October 26th, students from nine schools in the greater Manchester region took on our Zero Left Challenge to distribute Deterra bags along with safe use, storage and disposal guidelines. The challenge was designed to expand...

The Official Count!

by Makin It Happen | Nov 8, 2023 | Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Prevention, They Made It Happen

On October 28, the DEA held the national biannual Prescription Drugs take back Day in coalition with Makin It Happen, along with our community partners, Manchester Police Department, the Elliot at Rivers Edge, The National Guard, and volunteering youth from Memorial...
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Suicide prevention starts with awareness. Here a Suicide prevention starts with awareness. 

Here are a couple things that stand out to us in this data:
- New Hampshire’s suicide rate is higher than the national average. 
- 54% of suicides in New Hampshire involved a firearm.
- 15,067 calls were made to New Hampshire’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in 2025.

Knowing the signs, starting the conversation, and knowing where to turn for help can make a difference. If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.

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Join us for our Raising Resilience Workshop series starting September 17th! Every Thursday virtually via zoom from 12-1 PM, we’ll chat about family communication, parenting tips, and how to support our youth.

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September is suicide prevention awareness month. September is suicide prevention awareness month. 

Here is your reminder to check in on your friends, family, loved ones, and yourself. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

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