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September is National Suicide Prevention and National Recovery Month

September is National Suicide Prevention and National Recovery Month

by Makin It Happen | Aug 31, 2026 | collaboration, Featured, Happening Now, Happening Soon, Prevention, Uncategorized

September is here! So are National Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month. Both are an important part of Makin’ It Happen’s work in prevention, and this month is filled with opportunities to make a difference and get involved with our community partners....
Meet Emily

Meet Emily

by Makin It Happen | Jun 3, 2025 | Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

Meet the newest Makin’ It Happen staff member, Emily Tyler! Emily joins us as the Community Impact in the 603 Coordinator, where she will help expand and develop the Community Impact focus area. We decided to sit down with Emily and get to know her more. Q: What...
Anti-Stigma: enCompass Training

Anti-Stigma: enCompass Training

by Makin It Happen | May 20, 2025 | Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community

On Monday, May 19th, our Recovery Ready Communities Director facilitated the first enCompass training. This training is part of the Makin’ It Happen Anti-Stigma Initiative and is one of two evidence-informed addiction trainings. EnCompass is an 8-hour,...
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...
Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response … with Dean LeMire!

Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response … with Dean LeMire!

by mft | Jun 25, 2018 | Makin ’It Happen Together

Did you make it out for April’s Community Learning Series at Jupiter Hall? If not — or, if you’re eager to learn more about harm reduction — we’ve got you covered! Click here to view a transcript of our podcast with Dean LeMire, speaking...

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#TakeBackDay collection sites are NOW OPEN nationw #TakeBackDay collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! 

Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal!  Find a collection site near you. www.DEATakeBack.com

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Red Ribbon Week is here! Red Ribbon Week is the Red Ribbon Week is here! 

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign, bringing youth, families, schools, and prevention professionals together to support healthy, drug-free communities.

Stand against drugs with us this week (and every week).

 #RedRibbonWeek #DrugPrevention #DrugFreeYouth #PreventionWorks #PreventionNH
Join us for our Responding to Addiction training f Join us for our Responding to Addiction training facilitated by Makin' It Happen! Join us October 27th, 2026, from 12 - 3 to learn more about the science of addiction and 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!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wkgkd9j/lp/8078e175-53aa-4936-9bb9-85a0b16a358c 

CEUs are available!

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Some moments from our October collaborative meetin Some moments from our October collaborative meetings 📸

Haven't heard of our collaboratives? Here's a rundown!

Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative (YW&PC): Formed in partnership with @amoskeaghealth in 2024, the YW&PC unites youth-serving organizations and community representatives in Manchester to promote wellness, prevent substance misuse, and build life skills for youth ages 18 and under. 

Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative (RRCC): Works to build resilient, recovery-ready communities across the region through prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across the continuum of care. 

Learn more on our site makinithappen.org and contact us to get involved!

 #YouthWellness&PreventionCollaborative #MakinItHappen #Makinithappentogether #NHimpact #recoveryready #GetInvolved
Emily and Paul are dropping off take-back material Emily and Paul are dropping off take-back materials at local police departments in preparation for THIS SATURDAY’S DEA Take Back Day! 
Dispose of your unused, unneeded, or expired medications.

Find you're closest Takeback location through the link in our bio.

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Some costume inspo for this spooky season! 👻 #Sp Some costume inspo for this spooky season! 👻

 #SpookySeason #HarmReduction #OverdosePrevention #SafeHalloween #PreventionWorks #MakinItHappen
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