Listen to this great conversation. Nicholai Joekay shares his story of recovery and Julie Thompson, a behavioral health clinician shares her perspective on recovery. The two shed light on some statistics; alcohol misuse rates among Alaska Natives, Alaska Native practices for recovery, LGBTQA+ alcohol misuse rates and most importantly resources available right here in Alaska. Find the full audio here.
May is Mental Health Month
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention throughout the month of May, as AFSP Chapters from across the Western Division are teaming up to offer MORE virtual educational presentations!The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is offering free virtual programs through the month of May. Register here for one of their FREE virtual programs
Stress Reduction Through Expressive Movement
Join Amy Modig Zoom into a peaceful session and raise good energy as Amy and her friends lead breathing exercising and expressive movements with music. Participants are free to share their own positive activities and traditions. All are invited to come. Click here for the full schedule and to join session.
Sweat4Shelter
to benefit the Convenant House Alaska Virtual Day of Fitness Our lineup includes the best of the best in the Anchorage Fitness Community and will be one day of virtual fun (and actual sweat!) Once your ticket is purchased, you will be invited to a private virtual Facebook group and zoom links where you join the fitness community for all, …
National Prevention Week 2020
SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform that promotes prevention year-round through providing ideas, capacity-building, tools, and resources to help individuals and communities make substance use prevention happen every day. May 10–16, 2020 SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform that promotes prevention year-round through providing ideas, capacity-building, tools, and resources to help individuals …
FASD Families Zoom Calls
April Topics: Need a few minutes to connect with other families? What–Zoom or Call-In: Check-in for Alaska Families When—Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. in April About — Join other caregivers of children and youth who experience an FASD for weekly informative conversations. This is a private Zoom for families and caregivers only. To receive the Zoom link or call in information, contact …
Virtual Anchorage School District Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
The Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be hosting the Anchorage School District Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, virtually. Participants can join AFSP and Eagle River High School Principal, Mr. Timothy Helvey as well as students from the ERHS You Are Not Alone club for the virtual honor bead ceremony and variety of social …
Check out Online AA Meetings During Covid 19
Online Meetings Directory https://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php https://www.intherooms.com/home/ Speaker Tape Websites https://www.aaspeaker.com/ https://hacoaa.org/archives/speakers/ Speaker Tape Apps AA Audio Companion Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitashi.audiojoy.aacompanionfree App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aa-audio-companion-for-alcoholics-anonymous/id1191023628?mt=8 AA Big Book Ultimate Companion Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitashi.audiojoy.aabigbook App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aa-big-book-ultimate-companion/id998807519?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 AA Speaker Tapes App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aa-speaker-tapes/id1335643834 AA Speaker Tapes & 12 Steps App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aa-speaker-tapes-12-steps/id1018096090 AA Speakers Google Play (free): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marnistek.aaspeakersfree&hl=en_US App Store ($1.99): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aa-speakers-speaker-tapes/id898586463?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 AA Speakers …
Faces & Voices of Recovery, Virtual Seminar Series
Seminar 1: What is Recovery-Ready Community? Strategies to Enhance Community Recovery Capital, Wednesday March 4, 1pm – 2:30 pm Seminar 2: Our Stories Have Power: Creating Advocacy Messages that Impact Policy Change, Wednesday March 11, 1pm – 2:30pm Seminar 3: The Science of Addiction and Recovery/The Intersection of Prevention and Recovery, Wednesday March 18. 1pm – 2:30pm Find out more …