R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children With Kindness) – ACEs Training

Across Alaska and the nation, people are talking about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. This ACEs study outlined the greatest public health discovery in decades: that traumatic childhood events, such as experiencing abuse or neglect or witnessing domestic violence in the home, can create dangerous levels of stress that may result in long-term effects on behavior and health. R.O.C.K. …

Resilience | The biology of stress & science of hope

Resilience | The biology of stress & science of hope Lunch and Learn sponsored by Representative Parish, with co-sponsor Representative Spohnholz from 12:00 pm – 1:00pm, Capitol 106. Patrick Sidmore, principle researcher for the Alaska ACES study will give an update on Alaska children. Pizza and salads will be served. Contact AEYC/thread Southeast for more information 789-1235 Co-sponsors: United Way, …

43rd Annual School on Addiction and Behavioral Health

The Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT) program is pleased to announce the 43rd Annual School on Addictions and Behavioral Health: “Open Conversation about Recovery: Emerging Addiction Treatment.” Join us May 1 – 3, 2017 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel to explore the connection between primary care and the field of addictions and behavioral health. To register go …

Study finds effective interventions to prevent alcohol use among American Indian and rural youth

Community-based and individual-level prevention strategies are effective ways to reduce alcohol use among American Indian and other youth living in rural communities, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR …

Young Swedes swapping alcohol for social media and the gym: study

Young Swedes are becoming stricter in their attitudes towards alcohol, with social media use and a love of fitness contributing to a less permissive attitude. Read more here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

Covenant House Sleep Out

You can make a big difference for homeless kids. Fundraise for Covenant House to keep the lights on and the doors open for all of the kids who need help. Then, spend one evening getting to know some of the kids whose lives will be better because of your work – and spend the rest of the night sleeping on …

UAA/APU Think Tank – Spring Semester

Topic: What does food security mean to you, and how should we strengthen the food system here? Guest agency: Alaska Food Policy Council Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and …