The 8 recipients of the Makin' It Happen mini grant process were announced at the Coalition Management Team Meeting on November 10, 2009.  All 8 recipients will implement an evidence-based theory or practice in region H. The practices will aim to reduce underage use through one of three means: Increasing ones perception of harm due to alcohol, reducing one's access to alcohol, and addressing the social norms around alcohol.
 
The funded organizations are listed below which include a variety of EBI's (Evidence Based Interventions) that address the specific needs of this region. Congrats all!  Funding is anticipated to start December 1st, 2009.
  
Child Health Services:  SBIRT- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment will be implemented with all youth and parents seen at the clinic. The EBI is based on motivational interviewing and is proven to be an effective way for youth and adults to change behavior.

NH Teen Institute: Youth Leadership Institute- is an initiative coordinated by the NH Teen Institute.  Two grants were awarded to implement EBI youth leadership programs in all regional high schools and middle schools.

Manchester SAU:  Project success is an EBI for student assistance providers (SAP). All Manchester and regional SAP's will be trained to implement this model of prevention and intervention with "at risk" youth in the Manchester School District.

Crispin's House:  LifeSkills. An EBI that will provide middle school youth in the Goffstown School District with basic prevention education in an after school setting.

Goffstown Peer Outreach: This program will provide social norms and peer development for students at Goffstown High School.

Media Power Youth: Establish a media literacy and production program to support the prevention of underage alcohol use
at the Manchester Boys and Girls Club. Providing a unique capacity for youth media production that will highlight at-risk behavior prevention and community involvement. The youth will create a series of PSA's and youtube videos.

St. Anselm's College: Challenging College Alcohol Abuse- An EBI that has proven to be effective on college campuses. The model is based on the development of social norms campaigns and strategic interventions. St. Anselm's will develop a training to replicate their model in other institution of higher education.

Manchester Boys & Girls Club: SMARTMoves program. This program provides EBI* around constructive decision making, alcohol prevention and healthy lifestyles.