Videos
Past and Future Prevention
https://vimeo.com/540816816
Pedaling for Prevention
https://vimeo.com/540818485
Makin’ It Happen – Introduction
https://vimeo.com/540818770
Happening Now
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma...
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting...
Check Out National Night Out 2021 in the Greater Manchester Region!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and...
Prescription Drug Take Back Toolkit Now Available for Take Back Day, April 27th
The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The toolbox of promotional materials to help publicize this event and...
Prevention In the House for SAM NH Launch
On Friday, March 1st, SAM Senior Policy Advisor, Luke Niforatos was in Concord, NH to announce the launch of SAM New Hampshire, a broad coalition of concerned citizens who do not...
February YA Advisory Committee Braves the Cold!
Our second meeting of young adults was filled with laughs, brainstorming, inspiration, connections ... and left us with a lot to think about as we move our Committee forward....
Don’t Miss “In The Heights”
https://www.facebook.com/events/377382293040911/ Goffstown High School, February 15-23rd. Follow link for more info and tickets. Congratulations to our GHS empowerYOUTH! members...
Tune In To The Exchange Tomorrow on NHPR!
Marijuana legalization/commercialization will be the topic of conversation on NHPR’s The Exchange on the morning of Tuesday, February 12th from 9AM-10AM. ...
The Doorway NH (Hub and Spoke System)
On January 14, 2019 our community providers and residents gathered for a public forum announcing the new hub and spoke system in NH as a response to the state-wide Opioid Crisis....
MIH & the Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Sessions
Makin’ It Happen has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce this week to host our first of three lunch and learn sessions. The chamber offers the “Hear It...
PBS Roads to Recovery Partnership
In December, Makin' It Happen was contacted by PBS for the purpose of sharing experiences and insights into substance misuse prevention. MIH's focus was the prescription drug...
Suicide Prevention Week 2021: Garrett Lee Smith Grant Brings Suicide Prevention Training Across the State
NAMI NH is managing a five-year federal-focused suicide prevention grant. The Garrett Lee Smith grant is state-wide with a focus on three regions including Capital Region, Carrol...
Suicide Prevention Week 2021 Kicks Off with Press Conference
Today the New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council kicked off New Hampshire’s Suicide Prevention Week with a press conference. The Kid Governor Charlie kicked off the even by...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 2021 Virtual Press Conference This Friday
National Suicide Prevention Week is September 5th, 2021 through September 11th, 2021 surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2021. It’s a time to share...
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family...
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the...
Check Out National Night Out 2021 in the Greater Manchester Region!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more...
Makin’ It Happen Welcomes Intern Isabelle to Team
We are so excited to welcome Isabelle Strandson on to the Makin’ It Happen team as a Summer Intern! Isabelle is from Manchester and is a current Pre-Med student at...
Manchester Wellness on Wheels.
Makin’ It Happen along with our community partners is proud to be a part of a new initiative for the City of Manchester. Manchester Wellness on Wheels (MWOW) will be rolling into...
Makin’ Mid-Year Break Happen
The Makin’ It Happen team will be on our annual Mid-Year Break the week of July 4th through July 11th. Makin’ It Happen believes that taking a collective break is important for...
Featured Partners
They Made It Happen
The Manchester VA is working with community partners to support Veterans in New Hampshire.
Over the past year the Manchester VA Medical Center has been implementing the Zero Suicide framework in collaboration...
The Foundation for Healthy Communities’ Behavioral Health Clinical Learning Collaborative
The Foundation for Healthy Communities’ Behavioral Health Clinical Learning Collaborative is a grant-funded program...
Suicide Prevention Week 2021: Garrett Lee Smith Grant Brings Suicide Prevention Training Across the State
NAMI NH is managing a five-year federal-focused suicide prevention grant. The Garrett Lee Smith grant is state-wide...
The Phoenix Comes to New Hampshire
Sydney Durand, Regional Director from an organization called the Phoenix presented at the May SUD Collaborative. The Phoenix is a nonprofit organization with the mission to fuel...
Johnny’s Ambassadors Works to Raise Awareness and Educate Around The Harms of Marijuana on the Developing Brain
Today we had the privilege of chatting with Karen Stack founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, a nonprofit based in Colorado that aims to raise awareness around the issues marijuana’s...
Prevention In the House for SAM NH Launch
On Friday, March 1st, SAM Senior Policy Advisor, Luke Niforatos was in Concord, NH to announce the launch of SAM New Hampshire, a broad coalition of concerned citizens who do not...
MIH & the Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Sessions
Makin’ It Happen has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce this week to host our first of three lunch and learn sessions. The chamber offers the “Hear It...
#OnAMission, NH Charitable Foundation’s Annual Meeting, was The Place to Be!
Last night we were so excited to attend one of our very favorite events of the year, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Annual Meeting. A lively atmosphere of nonprofits...
Highlights Of MIH Work
Makin’ It Happen Together
International Suicide Prevention Day 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th of every year. The International Association for Suicide...
Suicide Prevention Week 2021: Garrett Lee Smith Grant Brings Suicide Prevention Training Across the State
NAMI NH is managing a five-year federal-focused suicide prevention grant. The Garrett Lee Smith grant is state-wide...
Suicide Prevention Week 2021 Kicks Off with Press Conference
Today the New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council kicked off New Hampshire’s Suicide Prevention Week with a press...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 2021 Virtual Press Conference This Friday
National Suicide Prevention Week is September 5th, 2021 through September 11th, 2021 surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2021. It’s a time to share...
Check Out National Night Out 2021 in the Greater Manchester Region!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more...
Manchester Wellness on Wheels.
Makin’ It Happen along with our community partners is proud to be a part of a new initiative for the City of Manchester. Manchester Wellness on Wheels (MWOW) will be rolling into...
Makin’ It Happen’s Brian Mooney graduates from Leadership Greater Manchester
Congratulations to Brian Mooney on his graduation from Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM). We are so proud of his accomplishment especially in year that was anything but...
Support Makin’ It Happen on Amazon Prime Day!
Prime Day starts today on June 21 and will run through June 22. This is a great opportunity to support Makin' It Happen through AmazonSmile donations. Sign up for AmazonSmile and...
Thank you for your service Mr. Hedge!!!
Thank you for your service Mr. Hedge!!! David Hedge has been the Student Assistance Counselor (SAP) at McLaughlin Middle School in Manchester for over twenty years. He is...
Senior Salute: Catherine Jones
Congratulations to Catherine Jones on graduating from Manchester Central High School!!!! Catherine has been a dedicated member of empowerYOUTH since middle school. ...
Senior Salute: Quincy Roy
Congratulations to Quincy Roy on graduating from Manchester Memorial High School!!!! Quincy has been a dedicated member of empowerYOUTH since the 8th grade. We are inspired...
Senior Salute: Olivia Archard
Congratulations to Olivia Archard one of our empowerYOUTH members on graduating from Bedford High School this weekend. Olivia has been an important member of the empowerYOUTH...
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