Makin’ It Happen to Launch NH’s First teen Mental Health First Aid Program!!!!!
Makin’ It Happen is excited to announce that we will be training New Hampshire’s first cohort of teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) trainers! Executive Director Mary Forsythe-Taber stated “tMHFA is essential to the mission of Makin’ It Happen. We believe that by...
Question, Persuade, and Refer: Training opportunity for Community members looking to help prevent suicide
Makin’ It Happen is very excited to share that we are hosting, as part of our Winter Resiliency Essentials programming, a Community Member QPR Suicide Prevention Training to help build Safer & Stronger Communities. The date for this virtual training is for...
New Hampshire Legal Aid Updated COVID-19 Resources
New Hampshire Legal Assistance released their Fall 2020 Newsletter which included some important updates on resources related to COVID-19. Check them out below: If you need financial help with your rent, utilities, or other COVID related expenses, apply at capnh.org...
Veteran’s Day 2020
Happy Veteran’s Day 2020! To all of those that so bravely served our country: Today we take a pause to remember your sacrifice and offer our gratitude for your service. Thank you for answering the call to defend American freedom and democracy. We know for many,...
Winter Resiliency Essentials: QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Makin' It Happen is pleased to announce that we will be offering QPR Suicide Prevention Virtual Training as a part of our Winter Resiliency Essentials for community members on December 15th, 2020 from 10-11:30 AM. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. QPR is...
Election Day Self-Care Tips For All of Us
Today may be a stressful day for many. Here are some suggestions for ALL of US that may help us navigate the day. Give yourself time and space: Keep your schedule flexible on election day. Take short breaks throughout the day. It is ok to feel a range of emotions...
Red Ribbon Week Series: #JustOneCaringAdult
We are going to continue our Red Ribbon Week series today #JustOneCaringAdult. A great way to prevent youth substance misuse is to offer care and support to the youth in your life. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child released a study in 2015 saying, “every...
Red Ribbon Week Series: #JustOneCaringAdult
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.in memory of murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena. In honor of his memory community members and law enforcement began the tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of...
Thrive Outdoors: Building resilience through outdoor community connection
Today Makin It Happen is highlighting an amazing youth serving organization here in Manchester called Thrive Outdoors. Thrive Outdoors is a true champion of building resilience in our communities and beyond. We spoke with Jake King, Lead Instructor, CEO &...
#TakeBackDay is Tomorrow!!!!!
My Movie 1 - Small[1] The DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24, 2020 – 10AM to 2PM! Police throughout the Greater Manchester region are participating in #TakeBackDay. Locations in the Greater Manchester region include: Manchester Police...