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Makin’ It Happen Takes on CADCA’S 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute!

Makin’ It Happen Takes on CADCA’S 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute!

by Makin It Happen | Jul 23, 2026 | collaboration, Featured, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Recovery, Uncategorized

Anne Bonner (Marketing and Communications Lead), Emily Tyler (Community Impact Coordinator), and Jordan Havens (Resiliency Essentials Coordinator) traveled south this past week for CADCA’s 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute! Attending 13 individual workshops and...
At The Bedside Peer Recovery Meeting

At The Bedside Peer Recovery Meeting

by Makin It Happen | Jun 23, 2026 | collaboration, Happening Soon, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized

Makin’ It Happen is excited to support our community by hosting the monthly At the Bedside Meeting starting on July 20th, 2026! At The Bedside is a peer recovery meeting that is intended to provide a safe space for individuals in recovery who also hold professional...
National Fentanyl Awareness Day

National Fentanyl Awareness Day

by Makin It Happen | Apr 27, 2026 | Featured, Happening Now, Prevention, Recovery

April 29th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl, when used in a medical environment, is dosed meticulously and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Illicit fentanyl is often mixed with other substances like cocaine, heroin, and counterfeit pressed...
What’s The Deal with Unregulated Substances?

What’s The Deal with Unregulated Substances?

by Makin It Happen | Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Happening Now, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized

What’s all this talk about unregulated substances? What is an unregulated substance? Don’t worry. We’ll break it down. An unregulated substance has little to no regulation by law and is not subject to quality control and safety standards of official drug...
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...
YW&PC Spotlight: New Futures!

YW&PC Spotlight: New Futures!

by Makin It Happen | Dec 19, 2025 | Happening Now, Happening Soon, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Prevention, Recovery, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

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 well-being of their communities. New Futures helps these individuals, families, and organizations...
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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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Hey caregivers and parents! Join us for our Rais Hey caregivers and parents! 

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.

Let’s come together to build a healthier more resilient community! 🤍

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

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Shout out to our recovery community! We are so pro Shout out to our recovery community! We are so proud of you.

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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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August 31st is #InterntionalOverdoseAwarenessDay. August 31st is #InterntionalOverdoseAwarenessDay. August 31st is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. We’re extending love and support to those who have experienced loss or been impacted by overdose. We encourage everyone in our community to learn how to prevent overdose. Together, we can #EndOverdose

Want to take action? Take Makin' It Happen X Addiction Policy Forum's free online courses on overdose through the link in our bio. 

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