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OUT NOW! Life of a Teen Season Two Episode One

Season 2 of Life of a Teen kicks off with a conversation about New Hampshire’s new bell to bell cell phone ban, a statewide policy prohibiting students from using mobile devices...

Be a Mental Health Ambassador with Makin’ It Happen!

Calling all client-facing service professionals! Hair stylists, barbers, tattoo artists, estheticians, massage therapists, and anyone dedicated to creating meaningful client...

YW&PC Spotlight: New Futures!

This December our spotlight is on New Futures! As the legislative session approaches, it’s important for community members to understand how policy shapes the health and...

October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week!

Each year, on October 23-31, individuals, schools, and communities across the United States show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying the...

New Name, New Look, and Even More Resources: Welcome to Makin’ It Happen’s Resource Hub!

New name, new look, and even more resources. Introducing Makin’ It Happen’s Resource Hub! Starting, or staying on track with your journey to better health can feel overwhelming....

Spreading Hope Through Stories: My Recovery Gallery’s Festival Debut

My Recovery Gallery debuted at the 2025 Hope Recovery Festival and made a significant impact through its first public appearance. The Hope Festival was bustling with energy from...

Addiction Policy Forum & Makin’ It Happen Online Courses are LIVE!

Makin’ It Happen and The Addiction Policy Forum are thrilled to announce that our online, self-paced courses are LIVE! These courses include Understanding Overdose Risk and...

Up-and-Coming: Clip the Stigma

Makin’ It Happen is excited to be developing a new initiative designed to break down stigma and build resiliency among individuals working in direct service businesses throughout...

Addiction Policy Forum Multilingual Guides

The Greater Manchester area is home to a diverse community speaking a wide array of languages. One challenge some members of this community face is the lack of resources...

Empowering Youth: Dynamic Trainers Workshop Pilot!

On Friday, June 20th, our Resiliency Essentials Director, Kayt, proudly facilitated the first-ever Dynamic Trainers Workshop for Youth! This pilot workshop focused on teaching...

Meet Emily

Meet the newest Makin’ It Happen staff member, Emily Tyler! Emily joins us as the Community Impact in the 603 Coordinator, where she will help expand and develop the Community...

2025 National Prevention Week

May 11th to 17th is National Prevention Week! National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual public education campaign that showcases the work of communities and organizations...

Buying Furniture + Supporting Makin’ It Happen = Everyone Wins!

Are you in the market for a new piece of furniture? Is spring cleaning causing you to reconsider your decor? I know, you’re probably thinking, “Why am I reading a furniture...

Manchester’s Path to Reducing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder

In January 2024, Manchester’s Mayor Jay Ruais launched an Anti-Stigma Survey developed by the Addiction Policy Forum, designed to gauge residents' comfort levels with individuals...