Board of Directors

ACMHS has an up-to 15 person volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or volunteering on an Advisory Board please contact the Executive Coordinator at (907) 261-5334.

2019 OFFICERS and MEMBERS

Susan Crosson
President
Susan K. Crosson Appraisals

Cathy Taylor
Immediate Past President
retired from Alyeska Pipeline

Ian van Tets, Ph.D.
Secretary
University of Alaska Anchorage

Irene Gobeli
Treasurer
Hillcorp LLC

Andrew Crow
President-Elect
University of Alaska Anchorage

Suzanne Fairbanks
Board Member
Seawide Express

Kristin Rognes
Board Member
retired, Alaska Public Media

Linda Setterberg
Board Member
Fairbanks Reentry Coalition

Latest News & Events

Changing Our Name to Reflect Our Growth

06.01.2020

For decades, Anchorage Community Mental Health Services has served the mental health needs of Alaskans. In 2013, we extended operations to Fairbanks with Fairbanks Community Mental Health Services. Over the years, we have created specialized programs, and continued to evolve our treatments to help our clients on their personal journey to wellness and recovery. Our […]

New Resource for Military Families: Understanding Child Traumatic Stress & Resilience

10.20.2020

Military families are used to adapting to new situations with strength and resilience. But military children may face mental health challenges due to the unique stressors of military life. AKBH clinician Sicely Kluge and former AKBH clinician April McElhenny are members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Military and Veteran Families Program Workgroup. […]

AKBH Community Update – October 2020

10.19.2020

In our October 2020 update, meet our staff through a new video series, find our about new opportunities for youth at Alaska Seeds of Change, and check out the Steve A. Cohen Military Family Clinic workshops coming up!

Mental Illness Awareness Week Events

09.24.2020

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 4-10, 2020 Mental Illness Awareness Week is designated each year raise awareness of the prevalence of mental illness, educate the public, fight stigma and provide support for those living with mental illness. This year, Alaska Behavioral Health is partnering to hold the following events: Monday, October 5 @4:30: Free Zoom […]

AKBH Community Update – September 2020

09.20.2020

In our September 2020 update, meet the Alaskan raising money for Alaska Seeds of Change by hiking, learn about our new Assertive Community Treatment Team, and hear our how community support is helping us support our staff through the pandemic school closures.

Alaska Seeds of Change Recruiting Apprentices!

09.17.2020

Alaska Seeds of Change is offering apprenticeship opportunities for youth ages 16-24. You will have access to job skills development, resume assistance, support to finish school, and mental health care as needed.

Advocating for in-state mental health care

09.09.2020

Joshua Arvidson, Clinical Director of Child & Family Services at AKBH, argues that too many kids are still being sent to out-of-state care, despite a new study showing that institutional care is harmful to kids.

Resources for Seniors During COVID-19

09.02.2020

Seniors are struggling more with anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. This compilation of resources may help senior and their family members address these issues, or know when to find help.

School-Based Clinicians Needed – Anchorage & Fairbanks

08.19.2020

We’re hiring! Our Child & Family team is hiring a clinicians to provide services at two elementary schools and 4 schools in Fairbanks. Supporting Kids in School This Clinician will provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy through the schools and at our clinic year-round. The clinician will work directly with a team of school district […]

AKBH Community Update – August 2020

08.07.2020

In the August 2020 Update, meet intern Hailey Robertson and find opportunities for peer support and trauma training. Learn why gardening became such a big part of mental health services this summer, and how we plan to keep providing group services through the winter.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy now offered at Alaska Behavioral Health

08.05.2020

When parent- child relationships are strained by challenging behaviors such as defiance, aggression and tantrums, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can help. PCIT is an evidence-based practice for treating anxiety and trauma in children ages 2 to 7.

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