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 | Mar 17, 2023 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Hooksett, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, New Boston, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized
On March 2nd team members from Makin’ It Happen joined State Police Major Russell Conte (Ret.) and representatives from the Suicide Prevention Council for a presentation on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) developed for first responders. Major Conte is a 33-year...
by Makin It Happen | Mar 15, 2023 | Goffstown, Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Prevention
On February 14th and 15th youth from the Greater Manchester Region and their advisors gathered at MPAL for a Youth Leadership Training put on by CADCA. This training was conducted in collaboration with DEA Operation Engage and Makin’ It Happen. Students from...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 10, 2023 | Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Recovery Ready Community
Tragically there have been ten overdose fatalities in the past week in Manchester. It is hard to comprehend this loss of life. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those that have passed. For those with Substance Use Disorder, harm...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 10, 2023 | Happening Now, Recovery Ready Community
Makin’ It Happen partnered with the North Country Health Consortium to present at the NH Craft Brew Conference in Manchester. Trevor Rose-Hamblin, Head Brewer Old Irving Brewing Co & Hope for the Day 86 The Silence, Greg Williams, SMP Coordinator, North Country...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 1, 2023 | Happening Now, Prevention
Makin’ It Happen is excited to welcome Tracy Bachert to our team! Tracy will be stepping into the Community Impact Coordinator role. Tracy has three children that have gone through the Manchester School District. Tracy was involved with the Parent Teacher Group...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 25, 2022 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, New Boston, Prevention, Uncategorized
National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay–happening Saturday, October 29th, 10am-2pm. Get information and find a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com. #TakeBackDay is an event created by the Drug Enforcement Administration – DEA to show their commitment...
by Makin It Happen | Sep 26, 2022 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community
It was a beautiful sunny September day for the Hope Recovery Celebration in Veteran’s Park in Manchester, New Hampshire. Over 50 participating organizations were offering resources to community members throughout the day. Makin’ It Happen was providing Dettera Bags to...
by Makin It Happen | Sep 2, 2022 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Hooksett, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, New Boston, Recovery Ready Community
On Thursday, August 25th leaders from Makin’ It Happen, CADCA, and across New Hampshire came together to show the innovative work being done to prevent overdose deaths in our communities. Please check out a recording of the event (60) Makin’ It Happen...
by Makin It Happen | Aug 21, 2022 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester, New Boston, Recovery, They Made It Happen
On Sunday, August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit...
by Makin It Happen | Aug 16, 2022 | Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Happening Soon, Hooksett, Manchester, New Boston, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Resiliency Essentials
Virtual Reality Presentation We are excited to announce that Makin’ It Happen is hosting a discussion and virtual reality demonstration on how how to save a life by reversing an opioid overdose. We hope that you will find the time to join us for this...
