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 | Jan 23, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Spotlight, 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...
by Makin It Happen | Jan 20, 2026 | collaboration, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized
On January 5th, Makin’ It Happen partnered with the New Hampshire Theatre Project, the Manchester Police Department, and the Manchester Fire Department to present AFTERMATH: An Elephant in the Room Production at The Rex Theatre in Manchester. AFTERMATH is one of six...
by Makin It Happen | Jan 14, 2026 | Recovery Ready Community
January Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Happy 2026! Featured Speaker – On the Road to Wellness Ariana Moniz, Deputy Director Justin Michaud – Director of PSA Gary – Director of...
by Makin It Happen | Dec 21, 2025 | Recovery Ready Community
Makin’ It Happen is taking the lead on Greater Manchester’s Anti-Stigma Initiative to confront and reduce stigma around substance use disorder and addiction through learning and connection opportunities. Through the Anti-Stigma campaign, we offer two evidence-based...
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...
by Makin It Happen | Dec 15, 2025 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, They Made It Happen
When Sofia from the Waypoint Kinship Program in Manchester, NH, shared that there was just one week to fulfill 59 children’s holiday wishes, our Community Impact in the 603 Manager, Emma, jumped into action. After thoughtfully curating an Amazon registry based on each...
by Makin It Happen | Dec 10, 2025 | Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized
December Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Happy holidays to all! What’s New Today we’re going to learn more about New Futures, an organization that aims to provide nonpartisan, evidence-based solutions to New Hampshire’s health challenges...
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
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...
