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Get Ready to Give to Makin’ It Happen on June 10 – 11

Get Ready to Give to Makin’ It Happen on June 10 – 11

by Makin It Happen | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state’s largest day-of-giving – bringing together hundreds of nonprofits and thousands of donors to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the causes served by NH’s nonprofit sector....
$14,000 From La-Z-Boy Manchester & Fallon’s Furniture!

$14,000 From La-Z-Boy Manchester & Fallon’s Furniture!

by Makin It Happen | May 20, 2025 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, They Made It Happen

If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably noticed a handful of, well, I guess you could say… some interesting reels that our staff have so willingly participated in. If you haven’t, we recommend taking a look at our Instagram or Facebook to check them out!...
Buying Furniture + Supporting Makin’ It Happen = Everyone Wins!

Buying Furniture + Supporting Makin’ It Happen = Everyone Wins!

by Makin It Happen | Mar 20, 2025 | Featured, Happening Now

Are you in the market for a new piece of furniture? Is spring cleaning causing you to reconsider your decor? I know, you’re probably thinking, “Why am I reading a furniture promotion from Makin’ It Happen?” …  Starting on March 16th, Fallon’s Furniture and...

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Makin’ It Happen is on a mission! . . . to create a coordinated response among individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities to promote behaviors that measurably improve the overall health and well-being of our youth, families, and communities with a focus on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and mental wellness.

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Join us for our Responding to Addiction training f Join us for our Responding to Addiction training facilitated by Makin' It Happen! This program is a virtual, 3-hour training that teaches participants about the science of addiction and equips them with the knowledge and tools to understand and address substance use disorders.

This training will be held virtually and is open to anyone who lives or works in the Greater Manchester region. We look forward to seeing you!

Register through the link in our bio.

This program has been approved for 2.75 Category A Continuing Education Credits by the National Association of Social Workers, NH Chapter. CE #4323

This training has been approved for 2.75 Continuing Education Credits by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals.

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DON'T FORGET! DEA Takeback is Saturday, October 2 DON'T FORGET! 
DEA Takeback is Saturday, October 24th. Drop-off locations will be available from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to safely dispose of your unused, unneeded, or expired medications.

Find your nearest drop-off location through the link in our bio!

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It's World Mental Health Day! Take a moment to che It's World Mental Health Day! Take a moment to check in with yourself today, your #mentalhealthmatters. 💚

So... how are you? Really? Not just "good" or "fine" lets dig deeper! Mental Health plays a key role in our day to day lives, including our physical wellbeing. Practicing self-care helps us keep our mental health in shape, and setting boundaries makes sure we keep it that way. 

Let us know how you support your mental health in the comments below!

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“We couldn’t call them those people anymore. They “We couldn’t call them those people anymore. They were our families.” Substance use touches nearly every community, affecting individuals, families, and loved ones directly or indirectly.

At our Under the Radar: Unregulated Substances Symposium, our panel was asked, “What keeps you going with this work?” Audience members shared their reflections, and this response was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

We keep going because prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible.

You can read more about the Symposium here: https://makinithappen.org/reflecting-on-under-the-radar-unregulated-intoxicants-symposium/

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On October 7, Makin’ It Happen brought together co On October 7, Makin’ It Happen brought together community leaders, law enforcement, government officials, educators, students, nonprofit partners, and prevention, treatment, recovery, and mental health professionals for our Under the Radar: Unregulated Intoxicants Symposium.

From what these substances are, to the ways these products are marketed to young people, we spent the day learning, sharing experiences, and discussing what we can do next.

Read more about the event in our blog linked in our bio!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible, including our speakers, panelists, summer task force, SNHU for donating the event space, and the Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program for their support.
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