The Partnership Prevention Blog
The Gift of Mattering During the Holidays
The holiday season is often framed as a time of giving, but the most lasting gift we can offer isn’t something wrapped under a tree. It’s the gift of mattering: ensuring that the people in our lives feel seen, heard, and valued. As Zach Mercurio writes in The Power of...
From Distraction to Dialogue: How NH’s Statewide Cell Phone Ban is Boosting Student Success
For years, cell phones in schools were a source of frustration. Limited, local bans were hard to enforce and put students in conflict with their teachers. This year, things changed. Influenced by the growing research on the negative impact of screen time on learning...
Back to School, Back to Connection: Building Protective Factors for Youth Well-Being
Forward from the Connect Program, NAMI New Hampshire: As students return to classrooms this fall, it’s important to remember that school is about much more than academics. For many young people, school is where they discover belonging, form meaningful relationships,...
It’s a Wrap: The Power of Prevention Podcast Series Signs Off
Prevention doesn’t just happen. It’s not a singular event or one-time campaign. It’s a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem: passionate providers, engaged parents, dedicated professionals, and forward-thinking funders working together to inspire hope and create...
Substance Misuse Prevention is a Public Health Priority – New Hampshire’s Regional Public Health Networks are Leading Local Prevention Efforts
Substance misuse and substance use disorder (SUD) are more than individual behaviors and health outcomes. Substance use can impact every level of our communities, from individual health to families and personal relationships, schools and workplaces, and even our...
We Should Be Able to Agree on Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention
When a young person dies by suicide or from a substance use-related tragedy, the heartbreak isn’t limited to one family. It ripples out - through the community in classrooms, neighborhoods, and the entire town. In those moments, it’s impossible not to ask ourselves:...
Get Ready for National Prevention Week 2025: Use Our Social Media Toolkit to Spread the Message
National Prevention Week (May 11–17, 2025) is a powerful opportunity for communities across New Hampshire to raise awareness, spark conversations, and promote action around substance misuse prevention. This year, we’re making it easier than ever to get involved. We’ve...
Keeping NH Families Safe: How to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Did you know that most young people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends—often right from the medicine cabinet? National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an important reminder for New Hampshire (NH) families to take simple but powerful steps...
Unpacking the Myths: What You Should Know for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®
Every year, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) gives us a chance to set the record straight about substance use and arm our communities with the facts. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, educator, or prevention professional, you play a crucial role in...