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YW&PC Spotlight: The Youth Complex!

YW&PC Spotlight: The Youth Complex!

by Makin It Happen | Feb 23, 2026 | collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative members! This February, we are highlighting The Youth Complex, a Manchester non-profit organization. The Youth Complex is a youth-led nonprofit building safe, welcoming...
February RRCC Meeting Minutes

February RRCC Meeting Minutes

by Makin It Happen | Feb 10, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Recovery Ready Community

February Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes  Thank you to Granite United Way for speaking about the new NH Care Connections (NHCC) portal!  What’s New  The collaborative will meet remotely once more next month, for March.  Featured...
The Makin’ it Happen Podcast Season Two

The Makin’ it Happen Podcast Season Two

by Makin It Happen | Jan 23, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized

In a revamped studio with a new host, Anne Bonner, The Makin’ It Happen Podcast is back.  We kicked off season 2 of our special segment Connection Conversations with a powerful conversation about homelessness in Manchester. Erica...
Holiday Cheer, One Wish at a Time

Holiday Cheer, One Wish at a Time

by Makin It Happen | Dec 15, 2025 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, They Made It Happen

When Sofia from the Waypoint Kinship Program in Manchester, NH, shared that there was just one week to fulfill 59 children’s holiday wishes, our Community Impact in the 603 Manager, Emma, jumped into action. After thoughtfully curating an Amazon registry based on each...
YW&PC Spotlight: DBT for You!

YW&PC Spotlight: DBT for You!

by Makin It Happen | Dec 3, 2025 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative members! This November, we focused the spotlight on DBT for You, an online mental health intensive outpatient program (IOP) serving New England residents aged 9-29. Their...

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We don't do that here... person-first language hel We don't do that here... person-first language helps curb stigma!
Here are some non-stigmatizing language swaps you can use:
Junkie ➡️ Person in recovery
Alcoholic ➡️ Person with alcohol use disorder
Addict ➡️ Person in active use
Abuse ➡️ Use, Misuse

Read more swaps here:
https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/use-person-first-language-to-reduce-stigma/

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Check out our February YW&PC spotlight: @tyc.TheYo Check out our February YW&PC spotlight: @tyc.TheYouthComplex !

The Youth Complex is a youth-led nonprofit building safe, welcoming spaces where young people grow, lead, and belong. Through one-on-one mentoring, leadership development, creative expression, and resource access, we connect youth and families to real opportunities and supportive adults. Their programs center respect, accountability, and community, helping every young person discover their voice and step confidently into their future.

 #YouthEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment #YouthPrograms #ManchesterNH #TheYouthComplex #PreventionWords #EmpowerYouth #YWPC
A reminder this #NEDAW 🤍 Take care of yourself, be A reminder this #NEDAW 🤍
Take care of yourself, be mindful, and of course enjoy the beautiful and complex journey of life.

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#EveryBodyMatters 🤍 @neda #NEDA #EatingDisorderAwa #EveryBodyMatters 🤍
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Starah, a Manchester Central Highschool student sa Starah, a Manchester Central Highschool student says that this year's phone ban is surprisingly... working! 🤔

Tune in to Season 2 Episode 1 of Life of a Teen to hear more about the student's perspectives on this year's bell to bell phone ban!

Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music/ Audible, or watch on Vimeo! Link in our bio. 🔗

 #ManchesterStudents #PhoneBan #TeenVoices #LifeOfATeen #Educateengageempower #PreventionWorks
Every Body Matters 🤍 Eating disorders are serious Every Body Matters 🤍
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights.
Worried about yourself or others? 
Take a free screening here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/
OR 
Reach out to the Eating Disorder Help Line: 1-888-375-7767

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