“Nearly one in five adults has a diagnosable mental health disorder,” explains Peter Evers, co-chair of the Campaign to Change Direction NH, and CEO of Riverbend Community Mental Health. “Learning the signs of emotional suffering can better open the door to treatment and getting people the help they deserve.” Change Direction was launched by representatives […]
In a competitive world, the concept of collaboration can seem a risky proposition. Even between people with common interests, collaboration can be frustrating and challenging. In this conversation we look at for different perspectives, including non-profit and business organizations, and also some examples of those two sectors working together. Presenters Nancy O’Brien is the Coordinator […]
How do we welcome people into our community? What are the factors that might influence our reception of newcomers? In this Community Conversation we hear from a number of different perspectives, and we can discuss ways in which we are a welcoming community, and ways we might improve. Presenters: Margaret Nelson ~ Director of the […]
Strong communities try to retain local money in the local economy. But understanding where the money we spend ends up is not always easy. Local businesspeople open our conversation by describing where money spent in local stores goes and how residents can maximize their local spending. Audience members can also describe difficulties they face in […]
Sometime in the last few decades, we stopped talking with our neighbors. Now, as more people work from home or have retired, neighborhoods are reviving as communities. A few people who have begun and want to begin neighborhood community-building start our conversation. Our speakers will provide short overviews of community / neighborhood building projects that […]
New Hampshire is one of the richest states, in terms of per capita and median household income. Yet the state ranks dead last in per capita philanthropic giving. Part of this Community Conversation will look at this lack of financial support for those in need. But we’ll also take a deeper look at what it means […]
Being a teen has never been easy. But something is clearly wrong when we are seeing so many teens resorting to taking their own lives. What are the factors contributing to this, and how can our community provide better support and intervention, and also – how can we create a culture where teens feel better […]
Villages in a Global Economy: How Can We Compete? As products increasingly vanish into information, software and smartphones, villages see new opportunities and challenges. Warehouses empty as just-in-time deliveries erase the need for storage. Roads become less important than Internet highways. Products become easily available from beyond, yet customers from beyond also become easier to […]
Thanks to all who attended! Subsequent to the meeting, we have compiled a list of resources from presenters and attendees. [click here]. If you have additional resources, especially those relevant to the Monadnock region, please send that information and we will included it. This Community Conversation took place on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. If you […]
We live in a wonderful place, yet increasing numbers of our residents are sucked into a path of drug use and addiction that drains the potential for living a productive life. Can we change course by changing the way we are thinking and talking about drugs? Are there fundamental issues in our values our society […]
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