The David Dylan Foundation exists to honor those who have lost their lives to the disease of addiction. The David Dylan Foundation is a faith-based organization dedicated to the war against our nation’s drug epidemic. Our goal is to extinguish the bondage of shame that anchors families and their loved one to despair and hopelessness; to encourage and support through ...
Please join us for the 10th Annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Policy Forum: “I Love You, Get Screened”: Status & Vision for Cancer Screening in Alaska Live Webcast & Interactive Discussion Wednesday, September 6th 8:30-10:00 a.m. Alaska time Cancer screening rates took a steep drop during the pandemic. What does this mean for Alaskans? What can ...
-SAVE THE DATE- Alaska Documentary Film Premiere ‘8 Keys for Adults with FASD’ Seven adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) telling their stories, challenges, strengths, and strategies for success 2:30pm - Friday, September 8 Bear Tooth Theatrepub Anchorage, Alaska $10 Suggested Donation (at the door) For Information/Interviews, Contact: Teri Tibbett Email: teri@alaskacenterforfasd.org Website: www.alaskacenterforfasd.org Cell: (907) 957-9571 ...
Anchorage Out of the Darkness Community Walk The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental ...
Join the ACLU of Alaska for "Don't Look Back. Advocate Forward," a training for formerly incarcerated people who are interested in advocating for systemic change within the criminal legal system. The training will cover the following: hands-on instruction and practice for effective meetings with policymakers, tips for testifying at public meetings, tips for writing letters and emails to policymakers, what ...
Let's talk about drinking. In Alaska, 12.4% of youth report binge drinking. We want Anchorage kids to be healthy and safe, but we know alcohol is widely available. Let's talk about how to promote healthy choices for youth and how to build a community that supports youth to thrive. This is an open event! Anyone can join the town hall ...
Celebrate National Recovery Month at Benteh Nuutah Four Directions Outpatient Treatment Center in Wasilla on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be behavioral health and substance use resources, food trucks, and an open house. Join the fun!
First Annual 5K Run for Recovery - Saturday September 16, 2023 on the Homer Spit Hosted by Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection, www.kbayrecovery.org Calling EVERYONE! Come join a community celebration to honor all participants with fun awards, awesome live music, and tasty food at the Kevin Bell Arena on the Homer Spit from 11am- 2pm Calling all RUNNERS, WALKERS and STROLLERS! ...
At this public screening of the 25-minute documentary "At Home/In Home: Rural Alaska Childcare in Crisis," (vimeo.com/814699053) you will see and hear in this brief film directly from Kotzebue families, leaders, and providers and from an economist how the lack of childcare affects a rural community, and affects Alaska as a whole. Multiple legislators, childcare providers, early childhood advocacy organizations, ...
Community Screening - Anonymous Sister Please join us on September 26th for a Community Q&A forum on the documentary film ‘Anonymous Sister‘ with Director, Jamie Boyle. Anonymous Sister traces the rise of the opioid crisis and it’s history side-by-side with the personal story of director Jamie Boyle’s relationship with her sister who overcame substance use disorder herself. The film itself is both ...
At each Culture Shift event, two guests take turns each speaking on a topic that they are passionate about - an idea that challenges cultural norms or assumptions. Then, the audience takes part in a fun, interactive, and thought-provoking Q&A to find connections between the two. We are grateful for Rage City Vintage for hosting us for this event each ...
Looking for a way to participate in Recovery Month? Consider bringing the recovery moment to your community by participating in the National Day of Service on September 30th. Ways to join in include hosting an event, donating to Recover Alaska to support recovery events and advocacy happening throughout the year, or sharing on social media how your community has supported ...