Substance use and mental health challenges deeply affect individuals, families, and communities, often worsened by stigma, limited resources, and fragmented care. Without greater awareness, access to support, and workplace compassion, overdose deaths rise, productivity suffers, and quality of life diminishes for those impacted.

Addressing substance use and mental health struggles builds resilient communities and thriving workplaces. By enhancing education, distributing harm reduction tools like naloxone, and promoting recovery-friendly policies, we can reduce stigma, boost service utilization, improve employee well-being, and help prevent overdoses.

Granite United Way champions comprehensive solutions through Public Health Networks and Recovery Friendly Workplaces. We deliver educational workshops, suicide prevention training, naloxone distribution, community forums, systems navigation, and champion mobilization to drive measurable outcomes like healthier individuals and stronger communities.

A closer look

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businesses recruited as Recovery Friendly Workplaces to support employees in recovery.
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calls to 211 NH connected to recovery and mental health resources.
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Naloxboxes containing free Naloxone installed at easily accessible locations across our three public health regions.

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Check out the latest initiatives, programs and policies we’re working on to create more safe, secure, affordable and
dignified living conditions where people have power and agency over how and where they live.

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Everyone deserves support and resources to overcome substance use and mental health challenges. Together, we can build healthier communities by reducing stigma and expanding access to treatment and recovery.

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Reducing the Stigma of Substance Use Services in Our Communities

Granite United Way’s South Central Public Health Network is leading a comprehensive effort to combat substance through innovative prevention programs. In partnership with Derry’s Police and Fire Departments, these initiatives are breaking down barriers and reducing the stigma around seeking help for substance use, making it easier for community members to access life-saving resources and support.

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