Recovery Ready Communities
Building Recovery Ready Communities
Makin’ It Happen (MIH) is working to build Recovery Ready Communities in the Greater Manchester region. We are engaging our communities in discussions about the struggles different addictions pose, educating people and organizations on what recovery may look like, and empowering individuals in recovery to share their stories. Recovery is about more than just drugs and alcohol – it can also mean recovering from homelessness, an eating disorder, and dating violence as well as unhealthy behavioral addictions like gambling, shopping, and internet habits.
Community of Care Collaborative (CoCC)
The CoCC works to build resilient, recovery-ready communities through prevention, treatment, and recovery. We do this by focusing on mental and physical health, building connections between organizations, identifying current progress and setbacks in trends, and working together to address gaps in the region. This collaborative supports the NH Regional Public Health Network and has been actively meeting for the past nine years. Now, in addition to a featured speaker and initiative, the meetings also highlight representatives from homelessness initiatives, overdose prevention, mental health, and prevention/treatment/recovery.
Want to attend a meeting or learn more? Contact us at [email protected].
Anti-Stigma Initiative
Makin’ It Happen is taking the lead on Greater Manchester’s new Anti-Stigma Initiative, to confront and reduce stigma around substance use disorder and addiction. As certified trainers in “Responding to Addiction” and “enCompass” – two evidence-based programs developed by the national nonprofit Addiction Policy Forum – MIH is committed to working in partnership with the city of Manchester to build on the progress of this initiative by providing trainings and promotion through social media.
Interested in attending a free training or scheduling one for your organization? Connect with us at [email protected]
Partnerships
We partner with many organizations throughout the region to help build resilient, recovery-ready communities. We have provided annual Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) trainings for the employees of the New Hampshire Coalition for Recovery Residences (NHCORR) and recently installed 25 NaloxBoxes, along with our Manchester Resource Navigator Map featuring vital resources and services, to six NHCORR-certified sober living residences in the region. With Hope for New Hampshire Recovery, we have delivered AMHFA trainings as well as offered “Wellness While Working” at their community events. We participated in their annual Hope Festival and provided a “Recovery Gave Me …” banner that people at the festival signed. The banner highlighted the many different benefits the participants shared from their recovery journey.
Get involved with us! Reach out to us at [email protected] to see how you can partner with us.
Center for Recovery Management
Through a grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center for Recovery Management Manchester (CRMM) at The Elliot, A member of Solution Health, provides substance use disorder treatment for patients of all ages with a focus on those simultaneously navigating the criminal justice system. Treatment typically includes prescription medications, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT); counseling for individuals, families, and groups; recovery support; and medical assessment. MIH is partnering with the CRMM to provide outreach and awareness efforts, deliver educational forums and trainings, and collect annual data from participants through focus groups and key information interviews to inform quality improvement plans.
Looking for help? Call Elliot SUD Services at 603-663-4430.
Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS)
Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) is a set of symptoms including psychological, emotional, and social difficulties that are present in individuals recently released from prison or jails. Although not a recognized diagnosable mental health condition, post-incarceration individuals display these behaviors to providers very often and perpetuate recidivism. This workshop will attempt to answer such questions as what leads to incarceration, what is Post-Incarceration Syndrome, and what can we do to stop this vicious cycle of recidivism.
Find out more. Email us at [email protected].
Tools
Take advantage of the many tools available to help you or a loved on the path to recovery.
Makin’ a Difference
Narcan kits distributed throughout the region
Attendance at CoCC meetings over nine years
People trained in Recovery Ready trainings so far
What They’re Saying:
“Partnering with Makin’ It Happen over the past year has been an absolute pleasure and a significant boost to Hope for NH Recovery. From hosting crucial training sessions to gifting us a powerful symbol of unity and hope with their signed banner, their support has been multifaceted and deeply impactful. Their collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm make them an exceptional ally in our mission.”
“I think that prevention and making a space for community collaboration are crucial if we are going to see better outcomes for our community when it comes to SUD and mental health issues. I am grateful to work closely with Makin’ it Happen as they strive to make an inclusive and inviting space for this crucial work to be done in Manchester and the surrounding communities. My hope for the future is that we continue to see further drops in overdoses and overdose fatalities due to our communities’ combined efforts.”
Common Threads
The Common Threads video series shares the stories of young adults who live and work in Greater Manchester. The stories tell of their struggles – and their inspiring coping and thriving skills – as they deal with issues impacting them, including mental health, substance misuse/substance use disorder, and suicide issues.
Interested in sharing these videos and having conversations on issues impacting our young adults? Reach out to us and we will provide you with a facilitator’s guide and the videos.
