by mft | Nov 6, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Advisors! The state is conducting focus groups across NH called the E.N.D.S Project—Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Makin’ it Happen has been asked to gather a group of 9-13 students ranging in age of 13 to 18 years old for this 90 minute focus group. The state...
by mft | Nov 6, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
On Friday, November 2nd, the Manchester EmpowerYOUTH team attended a great day of youth leadership skills building with Dover Y2Y. Seven middle and high school empowerYOUTH! Team members from Manchester were represented at the Inspire Change Youth Empowerment...
by mft | Oct 23, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
There is much debate on the issue of whether marijuana should be decriminalized, legalized, commercialized, and so forth. The most recent news story of kids being exposed to highly potent levels of marijuana, here at home in NH, comes out of an incident that occurred...
by mft | Oct 23, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Please take a moment to check out this important article and an upcoming series regarding an increase in youth suicides in NH. The Concord Monitor is running a series exploring Suicide Prevention in NH. On Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at Concord High School, join in on a panel...
by mft | Oct 20, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
October 27th Monarchs Care Foundation is teaming up with DEA New England for Prevention night – this is a great family and friends night! Please JOIN US us for a night of hockey action and to support PREVENTION! Puck drops at 6PM! PDF Flyer.
by mft | Oct 20, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Uncategorized
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused...
by mft | Oct 17, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
From Public News Service: CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire mental-health experts believe even one suicide in the state is too many, and that’s why they’re implementing the “Zero Suicide” program to reach those at risk. The program identifies...
by mft | Sep 17, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Welcoming Manchester, is an organization under Welcoming America. It operates under the belief that every community member, including immigrants and refugees, should feel included in their communities- as each person is vital and important to the community’s future....
by mft | Sep 10, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Know the warning signs for suicide: -Increased alcohol/drug use -Aggressive behavior -Social withdrawal from friends, family and community -Dramatic mood swings -Talking, writing or thinking about death -Impulsive/reckless behavior #WorldSuicidePreventionDay...
by mft | Aug 23, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Are you just arriving to our City for your first year at one of our great area colleges? Or starting a year of service in Manchester with Americorps? Or a young adult working in the City wondering what the heck to do for fun that doesn’t necessarily include the...
