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 ...
Join Rep. Ivy Sponholz on Wednesday, August 11th, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library, for a community discussion on homelessness, moderated by Lori Townsend from Alaska Public Media and hosted by Rep. Ivy Sponholz. We will hear from a diverse panel of experts, including: Jasmine Boyle, Executive Director of the Anchorage Coalition on ...
Calricaraq, translated “Healthy Living”, is a culturally-based program utilizing Yup’ik culture, values, and traditions to address health and behavioral health issues from a holistic, Indigenous approach. This 1.5-day training helps us to understand what Calricaraq is so that we can incorporate the Indigenous approach and also understand the people that we are providing services to. Participants will understand the philosophy ...
From AAN member Craig Reed: "The morning session will be an overview that will be great for those new to the field, community members and those looking for a refresher. The afternoon session is our deeper dive when we have more time to talk directly to the presenters about their research and recommendations. A good amount of time will be spent on developing action steps for what we've ...
At this conference, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to improve services provided to individuals experiencing opioid and stimulant use disorders across the state of Alaska. Professionals from all disciplines are invited to attend. The conference will be held in an virtual format. Focus areas include: Addressing stigma across the continuum of care Stimulant use disorders MAT in ...
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Community invited to come this Saturday to walk for recovery.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Alaska Chapter is moving forward with plans to host our Out of the Darkness Community Walks in person beginning fall 2021. The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers will be our top priorities as we work with local authorities to make decisions about event details, and we'll continue to offer options ...
Calricaraq, translated “Healthy Living”, is a culturally-based program utilizing Yup’ik culture, values, and traditions to address health and behavioral health issues from a holistic, Indigenous approach. This 1.5-day training helps us to understand what Calricaraq is so that we can incorporate the Indigenous approach and also understand the people that we are providing services to. Participants will understand the philosophy ...