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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
True North Recovery announces a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dylan’s Place, located in the new Day One Center: What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1-3:00 pm Open house until 5:00pm Where: 2650 Broadview Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654 When: Friday, November 4 True North Recovery’s Day One Center operates as a Behavioral Health Urgent Care whose goal is to ...
Honoring Sierra: A Pop-Up Art Show to Benefit Alaska Seeds of Change November 4, 5- 7 pm 2601 Arctic Boulevard, Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska – October 5, 2022 Sierra Rae Parker was an artist, graphic designer, animal lover, world traveler, actress and musician who lived in Alaska most of her 33 years. For several years, she volunteered with Alaska Seeds of ...