by Makin It Happen | Sep 12, 2023 | Resiliency Essentials
On September 1, 2023, Makin’ It Happen’s Resiliency Essentials Team, Kayte, Janelle, and Jane kicked off our Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings for the staff of the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester. Youth Mental Health First Aid aims to teach individuals that...
by mft | Mar 18, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention
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 encourage people to dispose of unwanted or expired medications is now live. Each year...
by mft | Mar 4, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, They Made It Happen
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 want to see marijuana legalized. A full audience was in attendance, including prevention...
by mft | Feb 22, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
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. With Pappy’s Pizza’s, the comfort of SNHU’s Sandbox...
by mft | Feb 12, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
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 who have been working so hard on this production, we can’t wait to support...
by mft | Feb 11, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Marijuana legalization/commercialization will be the topic of conversation on NHPR’s The Exchange on the morning of Tuesday, February 12th from 9AM-10AM. Kate Frey, VP of Advocacy at New Futures, will be on the show! As most of you know, The...
by mft | Jan 28, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
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. The Doorway (hub) will serve as an entry point to care for community members seeking...
by mft | Jan 28, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, They Made It Happen
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 Here” program featuring conversations on community issues and challenges with experts, along...
by mft | Jan 12, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
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 sticker campaign in partnership with DEA New England and dozens of empowerYOUTH!...
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...
by Makin It Happen | Nov 10, 2025 | Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Spotlight
Check out The Resource Hub, which was recently updated with additional resources to prevent, treat, or recover from substance use disorder, as well as information on food pantries, emergency housing, employment programs, and healthy recreation and activities. The...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 30, 2025 | collaboration, Hooksett, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Prevention, Uncategorized
Makin’ It Happen had a blast alongside our student volunteers to support the Manchester and Hooksett Police Departments at their Rx drop-off locations for the 29th DEA Drug Take Back! Makin’ It Happen provided Deterra Drug Deactivation Bags and other helpful resources...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 22, 2025 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, collaboration, Deerfield, Featured, Goffstown, Happening Now, Hooksett, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, New Boston, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized
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 red ribbon. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 21, 2025 | Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized
October Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Welcome back after a long weekend! What’s New Today we are going to have an update on the new Doorway system in Greater Manchester, now managed by Elliot Health System. ...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 15, 2025 | Recovery Ready Community
My Recovery Gallery debuted at the 2025 Hope Recovery Festival and made a significant impact through its first public appearance. The gallery features personal portraits of our neighbors in recovery and their stories of progress and hope. My Recovery Gallery will be...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 13, 2025 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, collaboration, Deerfield, Featured, Goffstown, Happening Now, Hooksett, Manchester, New Boston, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized
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. That is why we’ve compiled Greater Manchester’s resources and service all in one place!...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 10, 2025 | Featured, Happening Now, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community
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 the community. Community members and organizations alike came together to celebrate...
by Chris Duhaime | Oct 1, 2025 | Resiliency Essentials
Join us for a one-hour training on Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention curriculum. This training is specifically for school health professionals who are interested in learning more about suicide prevention. This event is hosted by Makin’ It...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 1, 2025 | Prevention, Recovery Ready Community
September Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative (RRCC) – Meeting Minutes Thank you to all who attended our 2025-2026 kickoff meeting! You are the reason we are able to continue this important work in the Greater Manchester region. View the meeting PowerPoint...
