Alaska Wellness Coalition, Monthly Meeting

Alaska Wellness Coalition envisions communities throughout Alaska where individuals thrive in an environment that supports healthy choices. Their membership is diverse, including Alaskans working in public health, positive youth development, the recovery community, social services, Alaska Native tribal Health, and community development. Individuals who would like to be connected into the Alaska Wellness Coalition are invited to attend the open ...

The Updated College Alcohol Intervention Matrix (CollegeAIM): What Colleges and Communities Need to Know Now

Please join the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the International Town and Gown Association (ITGA) for an informative and interactive free webinar, “The Updated College Alcohol Intervention Matrix (CollegeAIM): What Colleges and Communities Need to Know Now” on Friday, April 16, 2021, from 1-2pm EDT/9-10 AKDT. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3dOdw5Q CollegeAIM is a comprehensive booklet ...

Understanding VIVITROL and Counseling for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence

This is a promotional program sponsored by Alkermes, Inc. and delivered by Janet Wilkinson, NP/APNP on Thursday, April 22 at 12:00pm. Ms. Wilkinson is the Director of Substance Use Disorder for MATSU Health Services in Wasilla, AK. VIVITROL is indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior ...

Let’s Talk About It: The Power of Connection

Join teens across Anchorage on Zoom on April 28 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm for our first Let’s Talk About It: The Power of Connection. Youth who are between the ages of 12 and 19 years old will be entered to win a brand new iPad upon pre-registering for the event. Attendees for this virtual event can expect to engage in healthy ...

Talk Saves Lives

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. **A Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days prior ...

FASD Across the Lifespan: School Age, Spotlight on Learning Challenges

This series, developed by the Alaska Center for Resource Families and the Alaska Center for Children and Adults will host a new online training, FASD Across the Lifespan. Funded by the AK DHSS FASD program and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, the 7-part series features FASD content specialists from across Alaska. Though the content will center the needs of ...

Alaska Wellness Coalition, Monthly Meeting

Alaska Wellness Coalition envisions communities throughout Alaska where individuals thrive in an environment that supports healthy choices. Their membership is diverse, including Alaskans working in public health, positive youth development, the recovery community, social services, Alaska Native tribal Health, and community development. Individuals who would like to be connected into the Alaska Wellness Coalition are invited to attend the open ...

Talk Saves Lives

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. **A Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days prior ...

More Than Sad Parents/Guardians

More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program is appropriate for general audiences and for participants age 18+. Register here.