Spouses have strong influence on risk for alcohol misuse

It’s long been known that spouses tend to resemble each other in alcohol consumption and misuse, the study team writes in JAMA Psychiatry, but it hasn’t been clear whether that’s because people with similar habits seek each other out, or because partners exert a strong influence on one another. When the researchers looked at whether people had alcohol use disorders …

OPT-In Kiana: 3rd Annual Conference

OPT-In Kiana will host its third annual conference April 5-7, 2018 in Kiana, Alaska. Early registration for the conference is open for youth 12-young adult. Activities include cultural workshops, skill building, planning for your future, and healthy living workshops. For more information, please click here.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Anchorage

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host an Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Anchorage on Saturday, May 12, 2018. For more information, including how to register, please click here.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Fairbanks

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host an Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Fairbanks on Saturday, April 28, 2018. For more information, including how to register, please click here.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Mat-Su

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting an Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Mat-Su on Saturday, May 5, 2018. For more information, including how to register, click here.

3-day NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher Training

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a three-day training, March 16-18, for individuals who are a family member or loved one to someone affected by a mental health condition. In the training, participants will gain a better understanding of mental health conditions, improve coping skills and empower themselves to advocate for their loved ones. No experience is required …

AWAIC Teen Support Groups

Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis (AWAIC) is offering Teen Support Groups every other Thursday from 6-7pm. Snack will be provided. For more information on the next support group meeting, please call AWAIC at 907-272-0100 or email [email protected]. Click here for support group topics.

Not just a dream: New substance-free music venue provides safe place to grow

Nestled in downtown Wasilla, near Nunley Park is the Gathering Grounds Café and MyHouse, home to the new under-21, substance-free open mic venue called The Spot. This last Friday night was the second event of the series, with many more on the horizon. A handful of young adults showed up to play on The Spot stage for the first time. …

Green Dot Training- Anchorage

Everyone has a role to play in creating a safer community. Learn tools you can use to safely intervene to prevent power-based personal violence from happening in our community. Lunch will be provided at this free training, which is open to everyone. Learn more here.