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Makin’ It Happen Takes on CADCA’S 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute!

Makin’ It Happen Takes on CADCA’S 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute!

by Makin It Happen | Jul 23, 2026 | collaboration, Featured, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Recovery, Uncategorized

Anne Bonner (Marketing and Communications Lead), Emily Tyler (Community Impact Coordinator), and Jordan Havens (Resiliency Essentials Coordinator) traveled south this past week for CADCA’s 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute! Attending 13 individual workshops and...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Five Ways to Prioritize Your Wellness in Everyday Life

Mental Health Awareness Month: Five Ways to Prioritize Your Wellness in Everyday Life

by Makin It Happen | May 7, 2026 | Featured, Happening Now, Prevention, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here at Makin’ It Happen, every month is about mental health awareness, but nonetheless…. We are taking this opportunity to challenge YOU! We challenge you to do at least one thing to support your mental health every day this...
YW&PC Spotlight: Roca Kidz Club

YW&PC Spotlight: Roca Kidz Club

by Makin It Happen | Mar 19, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

Each month, the Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative highlights one member organization to shine the spotlight on! This allows us to showcase community partners you may not have heard of and learn more! This month, we are shining the spotlight on Roca Kidz...
YW&PC Spotlight: The Youth Complex!

YW&PC Spotlight: The Youth Complex!

by Makin It Happen | Feb 23, 2026 | collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative

Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative members! This February, we are highlighting The Youth Complex, a Manchester non-profit organization. The Youth Complex is a youth-led nonprofit building safe, welcoming...
February RRCC Meeting Minutes

February RRCC Meeting Minutes

by Makin It Happen | Feb 10, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Recovery Ready Community

February Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes  Thank you to Granite United Way for speaking about the new NH Care Connections (NHCC) portal!  What’s New  The collaborative will meet remotely once more next month, for March.  Featured...
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Nate Lavallee, Manchester native, business owner, and person in recovery, shares his recovery journey, insights on addiction, and what gives him hope for Manchester’s recovery community. Tune in for an honest conversation about wellness, support, and positive change.

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We had an amazing morning at @Graniteymca of Downt We had an amazing morning at @Graniteymca of Downtown Manchester for our Youth Wellness & Prevention Collaborative’s Annual Highlights Meeting! 🤍 

This year, over 45 organizations came together across 9 meetings and 2 professional development workshops. We’re grateful for everyone’s dedication and excited to keep building a healthier, stronger Manchester! Special thanks to our partner, @amoskeaghealth for their incredible support since the collaborative began in 2024. 

Learn more about the collaborative's initiative here 🔗https://makinithappen.org/youth-wellness-prevention-initiative/

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The Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative is ba The Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative is back for the fall!

If you hadn't already heard: 
Overdose deaths in August were 0 (for the first time since 2015!)
The total # of overdoses are down.
Everyone is working hard to continue these trends.

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Five resources you should know and share this #Rec Five resources you should know and share this #RecoveryMonth 🤍

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Hey caregivers and parents! Join us for our upco Hey caregivers and parents! 

Join us for our upcoming Raising Resilience Workshops:

- Every Thursday starting September 17th - October 22 virtually via zoom from 12-1 PM.
OR
- One session 9/27 virtual via zoom from 9 AM - 3 PM

🔗Sign up through the link in our bio.

We’ll chat about family communication, parenting tips, and how to support our youth. Let’s come together to build a healthier more resilient community! 🤍

Ideal for parents and caregivers of youth grades 5-9.

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Feeling #inspired by all our amazing community par Feeling #inspired by all our amazing community partners, available resources, and an inspo board refresh. 🤩

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