Parents are mistaken if they think giving their teens alcohol removes drinking-related risks, a groundbreaking Australian study finds. In many countries, parents provide alcohol to their underage kids as a way to introduce them to drinking carefully, and believe it will protect them from the harms of heavy drinking. But the practice appears to do more harm than good. Young people who …
Successfully Employing Peer Specialists: A Framework and Tools
Successfully Employing Peer Specialists: A Framework and Tools Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | 2:30–4 p.m. Eastern Time SAMHSA invites you to join a TA Coalition webinar with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors addressing successfully employing peer specialists. This training is especially designed for provider managers and supervisors, and will offer a framework for and specific tools …
Best Practices in Peer Support Training
Best Practices in Peer Support Training Monday, February 5, 2018 | 3:30–5 p.m. Eastern Time SAMHSA invites you to join a TA Coalition webinar with Mental Health America addressing best practices in peer support training. Peer support is an essential part of recovery-focused services and systems, and with the launch of the first advanced National Certified Peer Specialist Certification, individuals …
The Healing Addiction Summit
A free, online event featuring 29 of the world’s leading experts on ending addiction and facilitating life-long recovery. Visit the Healing Addiction Summit website to learn more about the event and to reserve your spot. Event will be held February 3rd-9th.
Exotique Carnival
Celebrate global culture in the most diverse place in the U.S.! Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood was identified as America’s most diverse community. Let’s come together and enjoy the richness of our culture with another huge dance party! Red Carpet Entertainment is proud to present DJ Chester Chomp playing the most varied musical playlist ever attempted at a single gathering. This …
No mixed drinks allowed at Alaska distilleries, state alcohol board rules
Alaska’s distilleries can no longer serve mixed drinks to customers, the state agency overseeing alcohol ruled Tuesday. In a 3-1 vote, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decided that distilleries — which make vodka, gin and other types of distilled alcohol — have to stop serving cocktails in their tasting rooms. The ruling may change how the state’s distilleries do business. Read …
Job Fair at the Northway Mall
CITC will host a job fair at the Northway Mall on Wednesday, February 7th, 11AM-4PM. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
CITC Job Readiness Fair
Join CITC Tuesday, February 6th, 1PM-4PM to learn more about career opportunities for your potential hire. There will be door prizes for adult attendees. This is a free event, and registration is not required.
Teen Speak: A Parent Focused Workshop
The Training of Trainers for Youth Advocates will equip professionals with the skills to facilitate “Teen Speak” workshops for parents. “Teen Speak” workshops focus on improving parent-teen communication to reduce risky behaviors and build strong family relationships. Travel scholarships are available for those living outside of Anchorage. Go here to register.
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