American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Anchorage Out of the Darkness Walk

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The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. Walk Date: 09/10/2022 Walk Location: Cuddy Family Midtown Park Walk Start Time: 11:00 am For more ...

Stomp the Stigma Recovery March

5th Annual Stomp The Stigma Recovery March & Resource Rally Stomp the Stigma gives a place loved ones can share the grief of loosing a loved one in the Gone but Not Forgotten poster series. A place those who have fought their way out of addiction and moved into a sober lifestyle could share their story and be proud of ...

MAT Conference

Online Via Zoom

MAT CONFERENCE SUPPORT FOR THE WELLNESS JOURNEY September 13th – 15th, 2022 About The MAT Conference The Division of Behavioral Health presents the 6th Annual Medications for Addiction Treatment Conference. We are proudly bringing together local, national, and international speakers to discuss best practices in providing care to individuals who use opioids and stimulants. The topics will include: Systemic solutions ...

all-Alliance Integration Session

Join wellness and prevention providers and community members from across Alaska for all-Alliance meetings (piloted in FY22 as Integration Sessions). These bi-monthly online meetings are the space for folks from across the network to come together around the question- “What are the conversations we need to have to move us closer to our Alliance objectives?” Alliance objectives are housed in ...

ESSENTIAL PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION – CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Online Via Zoom

ESSENTIAL PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISION CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY SEPTEMBER 20TH AND SEPTEMBER 22ND 9 AM TO 12:30 PM Experts in Clinical Supervision and Behavioral Health Peer Support will share their collective knowledge and experience in hiring, supervising and providing staff development with peer support staff. This 7-hour interactive course will address Foundations and Ethics of supervision Roles and Tasks of Peer ...

Wellbeing Wednesdays: Ep. 8 – Alcohol Use Disorder

Online Via Zoom

Wellbeing Wednesdays Alcohol Use Disorder: Our Nation’s Hidden Epidemic Wednesday, September 28 | 2pm-3pm ET     Recovery Month provides an opportunity to discuss our nation’s hidden epidemic – alcohol use disorder (AUD). Deaths involving AUD increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The study also found that young adults 25 to 44 years ...

Story Circle for Recovery Month!

Online Via Zoom

What is a Story Circle? A Story Circle is a small group of individuals sitting in a circle, sharing stories from their own experience. About this virtual event As each person in turn shares a story, a richer and more complex story emerges. By the end, people see both real differences and things their stories have in common. A Story ...

Recovery Leadership Summit

COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Over 20 years, many things have changed in the Recovery Movement, but our dedication to the mission has never wavered. Through your ongoing support we have been able to connect and help recovery community organizations around the world and continue to work to change the way addiction and recovery are understood and embraced through advocacy, education ...

Wellness in the Workplace

Online Via Zoom

About the Training “There are many epidemics in Indian Country and gossip and negativity are two of the biggest ones.” - NWI Training participant, November 2013. ​ The Native Wellness Institute has heard many, many stories and examples of unhealthy workplaces over the years. In response, we have developed a Wellness in the Workplace training that helps participants better understand where unhealthy ...

Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)

Online Via Zoom

The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) is an almost four-decade-old proven model to assist communities to heal from the lasting impacts of colonization. Historical and intergenerational trauma is at the root of hopelessness and healing is the answer to trauma. The GONA follows four developmental phases and values of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence and Generosity. Who Should Attend Staff members in ...